New Autism Ontario Survey

April 2, 2017

by Kala April 1, 2017 Dear Parents, Autism Ontario is looking for information about the current needs of the ASD community. This survey is intended only for parents and/or caregivers of people with ASD living in Ontario. As you may know, the Ontario Government is in the midst of changing how it provides services to children […]

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Parents CAN! Workshops

February 15, 2017

by Kala Feb. 15, 2017 Autism Ontario’s Parents CAN! Program for Parents of Children Aged 2 to 5! Parents CAN! is offering skill-focused workshops to help parents understand how to support behaviours.  These workshops are good for helping parents to manage anxiety, reduce challenging behaviours and increase social communication skills. There are four sessions, held […]

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Durham Fine Motor Clinic resource

August 7, 2016

by Kala Aug. 7,  2016 The Durham College is offering a Fine Motor Clinic. There is a registration fee but otherwise the clinic is free. As most of my families pay out of pocket or have limited insurance coverage,  I am letting you know of this resource to help you out. I will still continue […]

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Recess helps kids learn better

January 5, 2016

by Kala Jan. 6, 2016 As therapists we know the importance of recess for the kids we see. They help kids focus better and remember the information taught to them. When they aren’t given a break, I often see kids zone out and lose all focus. This article outlines the importance of recess for children […]

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Use of Melatonin with children who have trouble sleeping.

December 28, 2015

by Kala Dec. 28,  2015 Interesting article on the use of Melatonin with children. The article also has some useful tips for creating a bedtime routine to promote a natural restful sleep. The content of this post is for general information and education only. The accuracy, completeness, adequacy, or currency of the content is not warranted or […]

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