Not being able to have a conversation with your child can be heartwrenching. You know they are trying to express a want or need to you, but you can’t figure out what they are attempting to say. Additionally, they might not appear to…

  There are certain stages of development that every parent looks for in a young child. There are their first steps, the first time they roll over, and the first time that they utter a word. When it comes to children with autism, there are…

    Greater than. Less than. Equal to. Remember learning about the crocodile eating the bigger number? Kids need math to be engaging to fully wrap their heads around the concepts. With most children, a parent can rely on the school system to work within…

  Emotions offer valuable cognitive shortcuts that we can use to process large amounts of information. They guide our behaviour, sometimes automatically, and our patterns of thought when there is too much to handle cognitively. Emotional regulation—the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences…

    Do you remember your first job? Chances are, you still use some of the lessons you took away from that early experience. You may have even applied them to your career at some point as well. There are invaluable skills that can be…

    Every child deserves a chance to get the most out of their education. As you know, children with autism need a little extra support to make this happen. This is why schools offer Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). At Monarch House’s autism clinic in…

    Chances are, when you were a child you didn’t spend hours every day glued to a screen. In previous generations, all we had was television, and our parents were reminded to limit our viewing time to a healthy amount. Today, iPhones, tablets, and…

  When people don’t understand how something works, the most common reaction is to do and say nothing. In the same way, autism is often approached with a wall of silence by those who are ignorant about the condition. This is not ideal. If you…

  Who doesn’t love a good party? They’re a chance to get together with all of your friends—and if you’re a kid—eat lots of cake and play some games. Birthday parties especially are an exciting experience for children. However, for children with autism, these roaring…

    Teenagers often need direction. They are too young to know where they are going with their lives, but too old to not be actively working towards their future careers. When your child reaches high school, it’s time to start focusing on ways to…