"Families living in British Columbia now have the first centre of its kind in Canada to
offer an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental behavioural conditions in children," states a press release issued on June 17, 2009 by Monarch House, which is part of the CBI Health Group.

Monarch House Autism Centre is a family-focused facility offering a comprehensive range of services and supports for individuals diagnosed with ASD. It is located in Burnaby at 3185 Willingdon Green. Monarch House Autism Centre provides diagnosis,
intervention and ongoing support for children birth to 19. For more
informatin about the centre, visit www.monarchhouse.ca or call 604-205-9204.

From CBC News Website – June 15, 2009

Premier Dalton McGuinty admits it will take longer than planned to
implement full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds in Ontario.

McGuinty said Monday the government has allocated $500 million over
two years to start phasing in optional all-day kindergarten in 2010.

For the most part, junior kingergarten and senior kindergarten currently run half a day.

The premier admits the plan likely won't be fully implemented in
three years as recommended because of the faltering economy, and says
he doesn't know how much it will cost.

When pressed, McGuinty said he didn't know the total cost, but admitted it would be "a lot of money."

'A
lot of parents are right now running all over the place trying to patch
together services they need for their kids and their families.'—Charles Pascal, Ontario government's early learning adviser

McGuinty
also says teachers will have to work alongside early childhood
education specialists, an idea teachers unions have balked at in the
past.

Charles Pascal, the government's early learning adviser, recommends
that full-day learning programs for preschoolers start in lower-income
neighbourhoods.

McGuinty says that will help address the government's anti-poverty
strategy and give children a stronger start to their education.

"This is a good program. I think it is very progressive. I think it
is going to put us at the forefront internationally. We give our kids
all the opportunities that they need, especially in their early years.
And that's the strongest guarantor of a strong economy."