Your child is going to spend the majority of their young life in a school or classroom setting. Therefore, establishing the foundations of a nurturing environment are paramount. Raising a child with autism is a journey that’s as rewarding as it is challenging,…

Although you may use a car to get around the city in your day-to-day life, practice using transit with your children for a number of reasons. It’s increasingly common in major cities in Canada for people to go without owning a vehicle, and they may…

    At Monarch House we have the philosophy of You Belong. We see the value in the individuality of every child and we encourage them to express themselves completely. We encourage teachers to do the same when structuring their classrooms. Every student should have…

From vaccines being the root cause, to the idea that autism only affects boys: there is a lot of misinformation floating around about neurodivergence that needs to be brought to light. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comes with a wide array of unique experiences, perspectives, and…

  Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep. Adults can regulate their caffeine intake throughout the day, and have other medicines to make sure that sleep is possible. Children, however, are at the mercy of their diet, their biological clock, and…

    It’s amazing to think that your young child will one day be an active member of the workforce. This little toddler who can barely hold onto a fork and spoon, suddenly operating heavy machinery on a construction site, or overturning objections in a…

    No one likes to feel overshadowed or upstaged. When your brother or sister is dominating the limelight every single day, it can feel a bit lonely and forgotten playing second fiddle. The siblings of children with autism play a crucial supporting role, but…

To arrive at a diagnosis of autism may be something that you’ve anticipated for some time or more of a surprise. Acknowledge that you need journey that you’ve taken and be forgiving of yourself. Following an autism diagnosis, your child is still the child that…

When helping family members to know how best to interact with your child, We first suggest having an open and honest conversation ahead of time and not with the child around. This way you can be really honest and share the things that you’d like…

    Turns out dad was right. It’s good to get out there and get the blood moving and breathe in the fresh air. Doctors have shown that engaging in regular exercise can have an enormously positive impact on a child’s physical, emotional, and even…