(CP) - A look at autism strategies for the three major parties:

New Democrat Party:

The New Democrats would provide publicly funded IBI services in classrooms
for all children with autism, and clear the waiting list for autism services
within three years. The party would almost double spending on autism treatment
for children to $216 million from $116 million.

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Progressive Conservatives:

The Progressive Conservative Party would clear the wait list for treatment
for kids under six, work with relevant parties to ensure that school-aged
children with autism have the supports they need, give parents flexibility when
choosing funding and service providers, improve regulations and assessments of
therapists, allow Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) treatment in schools
following the recommendation of a professional.

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Liberal Party:

The Liberals would prepare schools to deliver IBI therapy on-site, and
continue increasing funding for autism programs and continue training autism
support workers. The party extended funding for treatment of autistic children
beyond the age of six in 2005. The Liberals have tripled funding to $116 million
from $44 million when the party took over from the previous Conservative
government.