Receiving a diagnosis of autism for your child is a life-changing moment that can trigger a tidal wave of emotions. Whether you’ve been anticipating this day for years or it came as a complete surprise, it is vital to know one thing right now: You…

Being able to clearly communicate what you want is a skill that shouldn’t be overlooked. Even as adults, we sometimes have trouble articulating our needs. This goes twofold for children, who are still figuring things out themselves, and further compounded in those that have autism.…

  Many children with autism are visual learners. They take in new information not so much from hearing how something should be done, or even being walked through step-by-step—they need a chance to sit and digest an image, or flow cart, or pictograph that explains…

      It’s go, go, go every day from Christmas until Easter with basically no breaks. The weather is lousy, sports programs are in full gear, school is unrelenting, and the treadmill just doesn’t stop moving. Almost everyone in Toronto would probably agree—it’s time…

Most kids love to jump in the pool or a lake on a hot summer day. A water park can be the most popular place in the neighbourhood. As beneficial as the exercise and recreation is to kids, it offers even more benefits to children…

  It’s not easy being a police officer. There is a lot of pressure to always keep your best face forward in the community and act as a positive role model. One of the interesting, but also stressful, parts of the job is working with…

  When the weather outside is frightful, the parks are covered in a blanket of snow, and you can’t stand to see your kids for another second on a screen, it’s time to get creative. Finding things to do during the winter months is a…

  The robots are here to stay. From self-driving cars to day-trading bots, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. By now, it has permeated most industries to some degree, even completely taking over the roles of some jobs in retail and manufacturing. Healthcare is no exception.…

  Do you have a kid that is fussy with their vegetables? Are mealtimes a nightmare trying to find food that is nutritious but also gets even a nibble in the process? You’re not alone. Feeding challenges are common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder…

  Knowing how to act like you are happy can sometimes trick your mind into thinking that you’re happy. The ability to put on a cheerful face and assume a confident body language gets other people to treat you as if you’re a well-adjusted and…