We all have potential
“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.
“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.
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…
Robbie and James are both on the spectrum and from a very young age we have had them participate in extra curricular activities. Both boys have strong gross motor skills and fell in love with softball. It didn’t matter if it was raining, snowing, windy or very hot, they were on our driveway or in…
“Inclusion – We all Belong” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
My son attends Earl Kitchener Elementary school, a recognized autistic school for their programs and staff. He began this SK year with great anxiety and fear the first week. We walk to school. Approaching the playground of noise and chaos, walking into the gated area to meet his EA and being physically present in that…
I was born twenty-two years ago to very loving parents. I struggled socially, with emotional regulation and with my physical coordination as a young child. I also struggled with intense interests, repetitive behaviors, stimming, taking things literally, one sided conversations, making blunt statements without realizing they were hurtful, and making eye contact when I was young. My parents…
~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…