For children in Toronto on the autism spectrum, establishing self-care routines can be instrumental in fostering independence and well-being. Our Toronto autism clinic will explore ten tips for introducing and maintaining self-care routines at home, empowering both parents and neurodivergent children in establishing essential life skills.…

Occupational therapists (OTs) play a key role in supporting children with autism on their journey towards independence. By focusing on enhancing essential life skills, OTs contribute significantly to a child’s ability to navigate daily tasks and routines. Monarch House has a Mississauga autism centre which works…

Monarch House helps children with autism in Mississauga with early intervention and assessment. Beyond professional help, however, there are ways that parents and caregivers can foster development at home. Creating a supportive home environment is paramount for children with autism to thrive, fostering positive behaviours…

At Monarch House’s Toronto autism clinic one of the main things we do is assessment. This often starts with the way a child speaks.  Speech development is a significant step in a child’s early years, and for children with autism, looking for potential speech delays…

Parenting a child with autism in Toronto  involves experiencing a whole new array of unique joys and challenges. This also comes with the responsibility of managing challenging behaviours. Here we will explore ten strategies that work with some of the challenging behaviours displayed by neurodivergent…

From a child’s first words to the emergence of storytelling, speech development is an enormous part of their early years. It denotes the emergence of communication skills that will shape their interactions with the world. For neurodivergent children, speech development may follow a distinct path.…

Children with autism often thrive in predictability. While a parent can go with the flow when there is a change in schedule, for a neurodivergent child, navigating significant changes in routine can be particularly challenging.Here we will look at ten strategies to support a child…

In an ideal world, everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive as a distinctive element in a bustling and harmonious community. Inclusivity is the operative word here. It’s the cornerstone of a dynamic, compassionate, and vibrant society. However, despite strides made towards promoting diversity…

Who doesn’t like a balmy getaway during the winter months? Travel for leisure, or adventure, is a part of the spice of life. And while traveling with children brings its own set of challenges, a vacation with a  neurodivergent child is a different matter altogether—so…