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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Looking for information on autism in Manitoba? ASDMB.ca is a source of information on diagnosis, programs and supports for toddlers to adults, recreation and community living resources, and more. It was created as a collaborative effort between Autism Society Manitoba, Family Services, Community Living Manitoba, Asperger Manitoba, ADAPT and St. Amant. Check it out! www.asdmb.ca
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Your child has just been diagnosed with autism. What does that mean? From parents who have walked the road awhile, here are the things we wish we could have known at the beginning: Your child is amazing. Your child loves you. Even if they don’t say it, they do. You’ll find your own, unique ways to connect. Take a […]
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The goal of developmental autism therapies is to build the ability of parents to understand, emotionally support, interact with, and guide their children. Challenges embedded in fun, natural interactions leads to learning. Developmental therapies use information about how children develop social connection and communication, and work to support children’s movement along that pathway. Usually parents are trained to work with their children […]
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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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