Tories launch consultations on Ontario's autism program after public backlash

TORONTO -- Ontario is seeking the advice of parents and experts as it introduces more supports for children with autism following backlash over its original program that based funding solely on age and family income. Children, Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod said she has taken into consideration the complaints of parents, who launched sustained protests over the plan first announced in February. "We have heard from parents and we want to take the time to listen very carefully