I work with a child who’s hard to connect with. Why is it so hard? What can I do to make it easier? Great question! Relationships are one of the things that make life worth living. For children with autism, differences in communication skills, sensory processing, interests and behaviour may all contribute to problems developing and nurturing relationships. Whether you’re […]
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We believe it’s important for families of children with autism to have well-supported therapy options to choose from, because every child and family’s needs are different. We are here to inform families of their options for autism intervention in Manitoba and to advocate for developmental therapies as one option for supporting a diverse group of children.
Read moreLast week CBC news reported on the frustration parents experience because of the long wait list for children waiting to get into the St. Amant ABA program (Click here to view it). We understand. Our plight is the same, as are our worries and even our dreams for the future of our children. Choosing a therapy was the most important […]
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In a perfect world, if our children needed help, we would know where to go, have an immediate opening in the right program, and everything would work out great. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple for a lot of parents with children newly diagnosed with autism. First, for a shot of encouragement, read this: Welcome to the Club (A Diary of […]
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