Differences are okay
“Differences are okay” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
“Differences are okay” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
My name is Ashley. My story is unique in that I was diagnosed with autism later in my life as an adult at the age of 28. I’m currently now 34 years old. Growing up for me had its ups and downs. During school, I was bullied by my peers for having to be in…
The year – 1997. Imagine, the excitement of finally having your first born child in your arms after 9 very frustrating and stressful years of infertility issues (high dose medications, IVF, miscarriages). I knew his name years before he was born – Ryan meaning ‘little prince’. Ryan was a beautiful 8lb.6 oz. little boy with…
Today is my son’s 22nd birthday. Matthew is a handsome, blonde, blue-eyed, tall young man. Matthew also has autism. He is non-verbal, needs 1:1 support, has had behavioural issues throughout his life, and will always require support. He does not understand the dangers that you and I do – stopping and looking before crossing the…
“We all have potential” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
~Illuminating, Celebrating and Cultivating the Good in Autism~ “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” 1. We Just Need to Take the Time to Look The Honourable Mike Lake’s Statement on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2014: “Mr. Speaker, today is World Autism Awareness…
Hi my name is Aaron. I am 12 years old. I live with my family in Hamilton. My interests in cutting and drawing grew when I stayed home because of the pandemic. It’s been a year now. I created my Flags of the World in Butterflies all by myself. I did not trace anything, I…