Sometimes we get e-mail at ADAPT from people who want to donate to a charity that supports developmental autism programs. There’s a few out there, one organization we like to steer people to is the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation supports the Relate Program offered at Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY), which is housed in the […]
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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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Maintaining your long term perspective for your child with autism leads to meaningful growth and learning (and restores hope along the way!) RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) offers strategies to build parent-child relationships to help the child grow. We will explore the importance of trusting your instincts as a parent to maintain your long term perspective towards your child’s development, and […]
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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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We are Manitobans, and winter is long! So a bit of cold weather shouldn’t mean we get stuck inside. There are lots of ways to get out and embrace the season, and here is a list of excellent places to visit. The best ones offer an opportunity to learn something, try something you haven’t done before, or build up skills […]
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I Can Shine is an organization offering the opportunity to learn how to ride a bicycle for the first time. Last summer was a tremendous success, with 41 kids and adults with disabilities participating. This summer the camp will run from July 4th to 8th, 2016 at the East End Arena in Winnipeg and is hoping to help 40 riders get up on […]
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Looking for help? On a wait list? Newly diagnosed child? This series of seminars offered at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children is a great starting point, for any parent looking to understand and effectively guide their child. Sessions run at regular intervals, so check with the RCC at 453-9821 to find out when you can register for the next one. […]
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Service dogs are fast becoming an accepted and recognized support for children and adults with autism. In addition to helping with safety concerns such as wandering, service dogs also provide social-emotional and sensory support that can help children cope with a sometimes chaotic world, give them opportunities to interact and play, and even help them sleep well. Here is one family’s story. […]
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