Frank Viti: Laurie Pearces

Laurie Pearces: Telford says caring for her 19-year-old son, Philipp, without sufficient government support had become unmanageable, according to CBC. Laurie Pearces 18-year-old son, Devon McMahon, has been diagnosed with autism as well as a developmental disorder. Although he is highly verbal, Devon has cognitive issues and requires specialized instruction at school. 'There are thousands of parents of children with special needs who are exasperated, they re finished, they re done.' Frank Viti, Autism Speaks Canada Amanda Telfords decision to leave her severely autistic son at a provincial developmental services office in Ottawa this week was a drastic step for a frustrated parent. 'Exhausted parents leave autistic son at government office The Telford case is particularly acute, but it's reflective of challenges many Ontario parents of autistic children share. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.