Parenting a child with autism in Mississauga comes with its own set of rewards and challenges. Adopting positive parenting strategies will serve to enhance the well-being of the child as well as build a strong, supportive parent-child relationship. Here we will explore ten positive parenting approaches…

Speech development is a crucial aspect of any child’s growth. For parents with neurodivergent children in Ontario, navigating this journey may require specialized strategies. Our Toronto autism clinic offers ten tips designed to foster speech development in children on the autism spectrum. The goal is to…

Parents of children with autism in Mississauga often need to clear up some misconceptions about neurodiversity to friends and family (as well as their child’s teachers). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neuro-developmental condition, that comes with its own set of myths. To facilitate…

Communication is a huge part of human connection, however for neurodivergent children, expressing and understanding emotions can be challenging—making traditional communication a challenge. Our Toronto autism clinic offers eight tips designed to foster effective communication with children on the autism spectrum, to help promote positive interactions.…

Growing up with a sibling who has autism in Mississauga can be both a unique and rewarding experience. Brothers and sisters play a key role in the support network for children with autism, and it’s essential to ensure that they receive the attention and support…

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…