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Attention News Editors and Health Reporters: Ombudsman to investigate wait times for autism treatment OTTAWA, Sept. 22 /CNW/ - Ontario's Ombudsman has agreed to launch an
investigation into the long waiting lists for obtaining IBI treatment for
autistic children, at the request of NDP Health Critic Shelley Martel on
behalf of two families with autistic children.
Martel, the MPP for Nickel Belt, made the announcement during a speech at
the Ottawa Cycle for Autism BBQ at Lakeside Gardens today.
In a Sept. 6 letter to Martel, Ombudsman Clare Lewis said, "Based on the
preliminary research my office has conducted, I share your concern and intend
to commence an investigation of this issue on my own motion."
Martel called the Ombudsman's investigation "encouraging."
"When the Ombudsman gets involved, that can add weight to our push for
fairness and can force the government to right the wrong. Autistic children
need IBI treatment to have a chance of a near-normal life. Now's the time to
step up the pressure," she told the Ottawa parents group.
Martel also used the occasion to launch a province-wide leaflet campaign
for effective Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) treatment for autistic
children.
"All autistic children should be able to get the treatment they need
regardless of their age," Martel said. "The Ministry of Health recognizes
autism as a medical disorder. It's time the Ministry properly funded the
necessary treatment under OHIP."
Martel also called on the Conservative government to develop a solution
for assisting autistic children in the public school system and highlighted
the need to develop clear regulations and standards to ensure that children
get consistent, high quality IBI treatment.
IBI is an acknowledged effective and medically necessary treatment for
autistic children. But the Conservatives cut off funding for the treatment
when a child turns six. As well, hundreds of families are on a waiting list
for IBI. Hundreds of children are turning six before ever receiving treatment.
Through IBI treatment many children have overcome the illness to become fully
functional members of society.
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For further information: Media contact: MPP Shelley Martel cell: (416) 407-6296
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* ►March
18, 2010 - Probe
ordered into tainted vaccines - Report: Nearly 100 children died or
fell ill in Shanxi after shots - China Daily - "The four who died after
being administered tainted vaccines were 9-month-old Wang Xiao'er and
8-month-old Liu Ziyang from Luliang city; and 3-year-old Wang Shichao
and Liu Yi from Yangquan city, the report said. Children from 74
families were crippled or developed serious diseases such as
encephalitis after being vaccinated against hepatitis B, rabies, and
type-B encephalitis, it said."
* ►March 18, 2010
- The
Autism-Vaccine Controversy Continues - Age of Autism -
"There is no doubt that vaccines do injure some babies. Encephalitis
(inflammation of the brain) is a known effect of some vaccines for some
children (even listed on some of the vaccine labels, and in the
government's list of accepted adverse reactions HERE). Studies have found inflammation in
the brains of people with autism (HERE).
But the vaccine court routinely turns down cases where autism is
alleged to be caused by vaccines."
* ►March 17, 2010 - No More Fear by Dawn Richardson - PROVE via VaccineInfo.net - "Those trying to discredit parents who have legitimate vaccine safety concerns mischaracterize parents as “being afraid” of vaccines. They use the term "fear" to try and mislead the public into thinking that these parental concerns are somehow irrational, trivial, or not based on credible information." * ►March 17, 2010
- Are
we liable if we can't give a vaccine to a child whose parent can't
physically restrain that child? - Nurse.com - "A consent form
developed and used by staff that is clear and inclusive of what is
needed for the immunization to take place is a good tool that can be
used by all staff to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of
informed consent by the parent or other legally authorized consent
giver and to avoid battery allegations. Sharing your concerns with the
clinic CNO, medical director and risk manager would be a start in
helping staff feel more comfortable with their role in the
administration of immunizations."
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