Screens are not always the best ways to handle your children, but they can come with some advantages. With the right tools, a tablet or computer can become something useful to your child. Apps, games and programs can also augment therapy and development for…

  Sports and games that use one ball are a fantastic way to create a shared focus amongst many children. This ability to keep one’s attention centred on something along with many others is a lifelong skill that every child should hone. It doesn’t always…

  Who doesn’t love a little road trip? Even if it’s just a mini outing to the local nature reserve, it can be fun to pack up for a day’s adventure and hit the trails. Community outings can be an excellent way to foster sensory,…

  You don’t need to break the bank on expensive sensory tools and structures for your child with autism. With a little creativity, ingenuity, and elbow grease there are plenty of ways that you can create a sanctuary of calming and enriching experiences for your…

    There is nothing more beautiful than when a person has an unbridled passion for something. It can be infectious. When a child’s eyes light up over a topic or area of interest, it warms the heart. You want to do whatever you can…

    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…