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Faces of Autism - A six part Vancouver Sun Special Series
by Pete McMartin
April 21 - 27, 2007

The Vancouver Sun's six-part series on autism looks at the battles waged by families living with the disorder and the role of the government.

Living with Autism - April 21, 2007
Life at home with a teenager severely impacted by autism.

It was like, 'Okay, diagnosis, now go away' - April 23, 2007
Two mothers, their tears and the sacrifices they must make living with autism.

'We live off his student loans' - April 24, 2007
How the health care system discriminates against those on low income.

They think, 'I shall keep this secret' - April 25, 2007
The special challenges for immigrants dealing with autism.

We've taught Allison to speak, to tie her shoes - April 26, 2007
The high cost of therapy and a mother's determination

"I'm not doing the talk about the birds and bees" - April 27, 2007
Two autistic teens and their families face an uncertain future






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