
Janet McLaughlin
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Janet McLaughlin
@ProfJMcLaughlin
Health studies prof. Co-founder of Laurier Autism Research Consortium: https://t.co/7GYpv27GEG; & Migrant Worker Health Project: https://t.co/ArgrDnFeNU



The full research article is available here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Findings highlight the need for policies that support caregivers through improved services and flexible employment. Read more in the news release here: wlu.ca/news/news-rele…



In our study, 42.3% of Ontario caregivers reported that their autistic children had experienced some form of school exclusion. These exclusions have cascading effects on families, forcing parents to miss work and jeopardize their employment. theconversation.com/many-autistic-… @OntAutism




Listen in on @afternoondrive_ with @CBCLondon after 5 pm to hear Prof @susana_caxaj discuss why housing standards for migrant agricultural workers are necesary, and how the federal government must take leadership. @CBCHealth @WesternU @westernuFHS i @radiowestern

"The reality is that even when housing does meet current regulations, it is incredibly inadequate and undignified." lead author Caxaj says Hear from migrant farmworkers' themselves about the need for improved standards in housing cbc.ca/news/canada/ki…









