High demand for autism support in Regina amid pressure on family caregivers
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Darla Bauche is the main caregiver of her 9-year-old grandson Emmet. He has autism and is low-functioning.
Parents of children with complex needs are crying for help as they face long waitlists and are being turned down for special needs centres and programs in Regina.
Darla Bauche is the main caregiver of her 9-year-old grandson Emmet. He has autism and is low-functioning.
She said he needs constant one-on-one care, which is why community programs are so important. But because of Emmet’s high needs, Bauche said they have been on waitlist for years for different programs and have even been denied joining.
Most recently, Bauche had some luck when Emmet was accepted into a three-week summer camp program at the Autism Resource Centre.
“It keeps his routine going and gets him socialized,” Bauche said about the camp. “It gives him opportunities with one-on-ones and learning to listen to other adults besides myself.”
But because of the high demand, many other families couldn’t get a spot.
“My fear was we weren’t going to get in. And when we did, it was a big sigh of relief for me because I know that we have some sort of consistency, schedule, and plan,” Bauche explained. “My heart breaks for those that don’t.”
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