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This is a comparative study of Canadian and U.S. autism policymaking. It utilizes narrative policy analysis to compare the 2006 Federal Autism Initiatives in Canada and the U.S. Combating Autism Act of 2006. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate and compare the impact of the autism narrative construction on federal autism policy in the United States and Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Autism and other neurological differences gained increasing public attention over the past twenty years. Part of the reason for this rise in public agenda prominence is the dramatic increase in perceived incidence of autism spectrum disorders. Though there is no consensus on prevalence, a condition once affecting only 1 in 10,000 people is now believed to be in present in 1 in 150 children. This dramatic change presents significant challenges to policy makers in domains including education and health care. Despite the need for information concerning the policy implications of the autism epidemic, to date there has been little political science research on autism policy. This study identifies and compares the maps of institutions and actors emerging around autism and public policy in Canada and the United States. Comparing and contrasting how the autism policy subsystem is emerging Canada and the United States sheds light on the relationship between government structure and public policy development. Also, analyzing the governments’ capacities to respond to the challenges autism poses to individuals and families suggests possible reforms and directions for further research. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Explores how the structure of government and traditions of governance affect successful policy entrepreneurship by comparing the emergence of policy entrepreneurs surrounding autism in Canada and the United States. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]