@ProfJMcLaughlin

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

 Waterloo
wlu.ca/faculty-profiles/hss/janet-mclaughlin.html
Joined April 2016
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"Mothers of autistic children in Ontario are earning significantly less than fathers in the same household, making an average of 66 cents for every dollar a father earns" theglobeandmail.com/business… #autism #genderequity #employmentequity #caregiving @AutismONT

Mothers of autistic children in Ontario earn significantly less than fathers, study finds

Research shows women often shoulder the caretaking responsibilities and their careers are disrupted by the hours spent navigating services for their kids

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Kimiko Shibata 🦋@ESL_fairyMay 15
Replying to @Alina_Cameron @MEEKSVS @TinaYazdani
Huge number of families impacted. And the majority of these caregivers are women who have had to give up or significantly downsize their careers. Love the research on these issues by @ProfJMcLaughlin: wlu.ca/academics/faculties/f…
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Informed Perspectives@InformedOpsMar 25
"Gender equity is impossible without caregiver equity. Policy should reflect that." @ProfJMcLaughlin, Vanessa Fong & Margaret Schneider via @IRPP Media, contact McLaughlin @ tinyurl.com/48sdpsev policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/…

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Our open access commentary highlights that "inadequate services and inflexible workplaces are forcing many mothers of autistic children to reduce work or leave jobs, deepening gender inequality" #autism @AutismONT @OntAutism @InformedOps @LaurierResearch policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/…
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Informed Perspectives@InformedOpsMar 23
“I would really like employers to just consider employees as humans, as caregivers – not just someone who shows up at work." @ProfJMcLaughlin via @ElissaMendes @globeandmail Media, contact McLaughlin @ tinyurl.com/48sdpsev theglobeandmail.com/business…

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Quoted in this Globe piece, on our experience of raising a child that requires 24/7 care, and how the financial hit that families take falls almost entirely on mothers. theglobeandmail.com/business…

Mothers of autistic children in Ontario earn significantly less than fathers, study finds

Research shows women often shoulder the caretaking responsibilities and their careers are disrupted by the hours spent navigating services for their kids

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Recent study proving my point. xitter.cf/profjmclaughlin/status…
Janet McLaughlin@ProfJMcLaughlinMar 21
Replying to @ProfJMcLaughlin
The full research article is available here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… 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-releases/20…
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The full research article is available here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… 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-releases/20…
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Catherine Fife@CFifeKW7 Oct 2025
When the Ministry of Education fails to truly fund inclusion in our education system - both children & families suffer. Including impacts on jobs & the economy. #onpoli @ChandraPasma
Janet McLaughlin@ProfJMcLaughlin7 Oct 2025
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-aut… @OntAutism

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms as well as for families’ employment security and well-being.

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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-aut… @OntAutism

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms as well as for families’ employment security and well-being.

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See our new @ConversationCA article, "Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools" @ProfMSchneider @LaurierResearch theconversation.com/many-aut…

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms as well as for families’ employment security and well-being.

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CoNaMi@CoNaMi1237813 May 2025
Researchers across the country, including @Laurier @IMRConline's own @ProfJMcLaughlin @JennaLHennebry came together to call for National Housing Standards. Listen here: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-1… @UFCW @MigrantRightsCA @RadioCanadaInfo @ESDC_GC
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Susana Caxaj@susana_caxaj13 May 2025
Colleagues with @CoNaMi12378 are spreading the word: We are tired of consultation after consultation, without evidence-based action #raisethebar for migrant agricultural workers' housing. @ProfJMcLaughlin @Steph_Mayell @anelysemw @SaraMojtehedz @StCatStandard @cbcradio
CoNaMi@CoNaMi1237813 May 2025
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
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"It was so dirty. The windows have never been open... and rats come to eat dinner with us."- Tyrell Mills, migrant worker, on housing conditions in Canada. @CBCKW891
CoNaMi@CoNaMi1237813 May 2025
"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/kitchener…

Housing conditions 'inadequate and undignified' for migrant farm workers, researchers say | CBC News

The guidance document, called the National Housing Standards for Migrant Agricultural Workers, was released on Friday at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo. It was inspired by...

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Listen to @CBCKW891 story "Laurier researchers help create working condition guidance for migrant farm workers" as @susana_caxaj and #MigrantWorkers discuss their housing conditions here: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-1…. The full @CoNaMi12378 report: A-National-Housing-Standard_Eng.pdf
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Susana Caxaj@susana_caxaj12 May 2025
Local coverage of our release of national housing standards for migrant agricultural workers on friday. This is just the beginning. #raisethebar @CoNaMi12378 @ProfJMcLaughlin @Steph_Mayell @JennaLHennebry @staceyjgomez @WesternU therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

Trees, lawns and pets are treated better than migrant farm workers, Waterloo forum told

A national coalition gathered in Waterloo to call on the federal government to improve substandard housing for migrant farm workers.

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CoNaMi@CoNaMi123789 May 2025
Did you know that in Canada there are no federal housing standards for migrant agricultural workers? See what 29 academics and advocates have been calling for in this report. #raisethebar farmworkerhousing.ca/wp-cont…
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CoNaMi@CoNaMi123789 May 2025
“When I came here, and being with eight guys in one room. I said to myself I’m not gonna be in the program 24 years. I think, ‘I’m not capable of that’.” - Migrant worker If it wouldn't be okay for you, why is it okay for them? #raisethebar #elbowsupforfarmworkers
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Rats in the kitchen. Mould. Flooding. Canada’s migrant worker conditions are ‘inhumane’ — and a new report says enough is enough thestar.com/news/rats-in-the… @j4mw @Steph_Mayell @susana_caxaj

Rats in the kitchen. Mould. Flooding. Canada’s migrant worker conditions are ‘inhumane’ — and a new...

The report includes worker accounts of widespread, systemic housing abuse and problems with inspections.

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Susana Caxaj@susana_caxaj9 May 2025
Our guidance document offers an evidence-informed blueprint for action. For too long workers' housing has been set to the floor. It's time for national standards #raisethebar toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/… @CoNaMi12378 @ProfJMcLaughlin @NFUOntario @Steph_Mayell @bcfed @UFCWCanada

Canada's migrant workers exposed to unsafe conditions: report

Migrant agricultural workers in Canada are calling on the federal government to raise the bar on “dirty” and “inhumane” living conditions.

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