Just before April started, the website The Art of Autism posted a list of 84 or so favorite quotes about autism. Many of them were written by people with autism. It is a great list. I thought that in honor of autism acceptance, this might be an opportunity to play with one of the other things I’m interested in: sketchnoting. […]
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Your child has just been diagnosed with autism. What does that mean? As parents who have walked the road awhile, here are some 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 breath. […]
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One of ADAPT’s key beliefs is that people are the expert of their own experiences. We advocate to government for a range of autism therapy options because we believe that parents know more about what their kids need than a one size fits all program possibly can – parents have an expertise regarding their children that government officials just can’t […]
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One of the difficult things about learning your child has autism is deciding what kind of services are best for them. For example, early childhood intervention can be offered in many different formats, each based on different philosophies of child development. From time to time, parents of children with autism talk about combining therapies – they hope to be working […]
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ADAPT is a small, informal organization, but our only limitation is the time and energy of the people who make things happen. Here are some ways you can help: Share Your Story We’re looking for stories about families who have benefited from RDI, DIR/Floortime, or any developmental approach. Are you willing to share how a therapy helped your child? We’d […]
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Once your child is in school, how do you know what you should expect? Sometimes problems arise. Where do you go for advice? There are several made-in-Manitoba documents that exist to help parents know what to expect from their child’s school, and how to effectively resolve problems that arise. A Parent’s Guide to Inclusive Education – Community Living Manitoba Community […]
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Happy World Autism Awareness Day! In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day to promote human rights, fundamental freedoms, and equal participation in society for Autistic people. Many people have pointed out that the word “awareness” (used in World Autism Awareness Day) suggests concern and toleration. This is a less than positive way […]
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Autism isn’t always diagnosed in the preschool years. But if problems become evident after children are in the school system, it can be difficult to get a diagnosis. Here is one parent’s story of the challenges when a child’s struggles are misunderstood…. His struggle began in earnest that first day of Kindergarten, but I am his mother. I know it […]
Read moreBackground October is Autism Acceptance Month in Canada. Many people have pointed out that the word “awareness” (used in World Autism Awareness Day) suggests concern and toleration. This is a less than positive way of looking at a diverse community of people with many interests, skills, and abilities. “Acceptance” is a word that conveys belonging and understanding. Many people are […]
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Homeschooling is popular in Canada. In recent years, the number of families choosing to homeschool has grown. Families choose to homeschool for many reasons, including: There are also many misconceptions about homeschooling. This page can be be a starting point for parents thinking about home schooling their children. Provincial Requirements Homeschooling is legal in all Canadian provinces and territories. However, […]
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