It may not seem like it if you look out the window, but February and March are the months to plan for summer! If your child would enjoy a weeklong summer adventure, here’s a list for you. These are a few; feel free to comment below about other opportunities you know about! Not all programs for the general population offer […]
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There are times when we all want to give back. And there are a lot of autism-related charities. Where do you start? Supporting a local charity means your money goes to children in the community where you live. There are a couple of local charities that we should all keep in mind: Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Do you know a child […]
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A couple of years ago, my son had cancer. During his treatment and recuperation, he developed an interest in Youtube cooking videos. As he got better, I wondered if that could lead to an interest in real-life cooking. We enrolled in the Saturday Cooking Club at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Each session focuses on one open-ended recipe. To start, […]
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When my children were quite young, I tried to take them to places other little kids liked – parks, malls, the Children’s Museum at the Forks. Unfortunately for us, while my friends’ children were happy to run around and play and explore, my children found busy spaces quite overwhelming. Lots of noise, lots of stuff to see and process, and […]
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Erin: “Okay _____, it is your turn to sing.” Student: “Hmm, I think I will let my brain sing this one.” Erin: “Has it started? I would like to hear you.” Student: “Shh, it’s singing on the inside. I have to press the button to make it sing on the outside.” Music is a natural part of daily life. It […]
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The Christmas season is upon us! We all like making and enjoying seasonal traditions, but sometimes things can be overwhelming for kids who have sensory differences. The following activities are autism-friendly, in the sense that it’s possible to find quiet spaces when you need one, or choose how much time you want to spend, or choose times when things are […]
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Kids with autism often find it hard to make friends. But that doesn’t mean they don’t want to. It’s also not unusual for people with autism to communicate more comfortably in writing than in conversation. One day not so long ago, a boy with autism in Charlottetown shared on Splash N’ Boots’ Facebook page that he was looking for a […]
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At times, finding autism-friendly summer activities, especially new ones, can be challenging. That’s why, when something works, it’s worth sharing. The experience below is one that happened a few years ago; and still stands out as an excellent day trip, made that way primarily by the staff. First of all, the basics. Fort Gibraltar is located in Winnipeg, just off […]
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Canada Day, at the start of summer holidays, is a perfect opportunity to do something fun with the family. Often, though, our family has found Canada Day events to be too big of a commitment, and crowds can be overwhelming. But we can still enjoy the day! Our criteria for autism friendly means: easy to get there, park, and leave […]
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As we’ve said before, our Manitoba winters are long! We’ve created a list of outdoor fun, but sometimes even the toughest of us need a break from the cold. In recognition of that fact, we’re providing a list of more places to play – this time indoors. Indoor Playgrounds Indoor playgrounds come with many of the benefits of outdoor ones […]
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