Low demand parenting or the low demand approach is often spoken about in the context of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA); however, this can be helpful for a person who experiences high levels of stress and anxiety. This is a low arousal approach because it prioritizes the reduction of stress and anxiety and is based on…
Early Behavior and Communication Challenges to Look for in Babies and Toddler’s potential signs of autism: potential signs of autism might be the sound of the first cry. The first time the eyes blink open. The first tooth that pokes through. The first bite of food (more than likely followed by the first spit of…
5 Games For Play Therapy Games For Play Therapy If you’re looking for ways to improve your Play therapy sessions, look no further! Here are 5 games that can be used to teach a variety of skills. From matching and sorting to following directions and learning new vocabulary, these games will help your children reach…
Many parents and caregivers have witnessed the fireworks of anger and emotion from a person with autism, and from the outside they look exactly like the tantrums of young children. While they may look similar in external behaviour, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. A tantrum is willful behaviour in younger children…
At Autism Center for Kids, we understand the challenges that families face when navigating the journey of autism. That’s why we’re committed to providing exceptional ABA-IBI therapy in Vaughan in alternative form , designed to foster meaningful progress and enhance the quality of life for children with ASD. What you need to know about :…
There is a selection of interesting camps for children with autism held all over Canada. Living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is challenging for kids and adults, but it should not prevent people from fully engaging with life outdoors. Has your child been attending day camps close to home? Maybe it is time to…
Camps for kids with autism are a great opportunity to give your child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) an outdoors experience. The Autism Center for Kids supports Our Kids camps, although various organisations offer camps for children with special needs. Why should you send your child to a camp? They can have recreational and…
Daycare For Kids With Autism-Teachers and therapists at a daycare for kids with autism understand that every child is unique. There is no single developmental activity or therapy that is best for a child, as one needs to look at their diagnoses, age, development, and goals to determine what fits each one. Let’s look at…
Daycare for children with autism can be a very positive experience, especially in an environment where a cognitive development therapist and early childhood educators (ECEs) work together to give each child the care they need. Children with autism need to improve their acceptance of change at a young age, to deal with the routine changes…
Travel can be an exciting experience for a child with autism. However, the experience can provoke a large amount of anxiety. This anxiety should not preclude travel but should be managed. Many factors connected to travel, including a change in routine, experiencing an unfamiliar environment and – by its very nature – sensory stimulation are…
