Two boys hold hands and walk down a dirt path in nature
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Friends

This is true love, acceptance and understanding ! This is my little guy (who lives with Autism) being helped during a time of high stress by a friend at Parry Sound Forest School. His friend took his hand and talked him through a transition with love and understanding. We are so thankful for the love…

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The Secondary Social Communication Program

Seven years ago, my principal came to me and said, “I have a great opportunity for you!”I looked at her with suspicion, because in education, a “great opportunity” often means a great deal of extra work! Building the Secondary Social Communication Program (SSCP) has been a great deal of work,but it has been some of…

Proud Mom

Proud Mom

My name is Sarah and I am a proud mom of two boys on the Spectrum – Robbie and James. These two boys have conquered so many obstacles over the past 8 and 9 years! Autism Ontario has allowed my boys to participate is so many social activities that could never have been possible. It…

Hope
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Hope

With all the negative stories we hear every day, I wanted to share something I hope makes you smile. I drove with Matthew for the first time. He was in the driver seat, while I was the passenger; what an ironic metaphor for our journey. After gripping the door handle for what seemed like hours,…