“The world isn’t built for autistic kids.”The community school program includes early screening, diagnosis and support that began for Kade when he was just a toddler. Agnew said students can access it for 15 minutes to regulate their emotions or as a reward. After a short time with Agnew, Francis said she got an even deeper understanding of her son’s behaviour as he entered kindergarten. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHe said the program is building kids up to be able to face challenges later in life. “They're more inclined to bring their kids to school … knowing that there are supports when their kids require them,” Augustine said.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2025 10:29 UTC