Autism Therapy

Several types of therapy for autism are available to assist children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a spectrum disorder with a range of conditions including challenges with repetitive behaviours, social skills, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as maladaptive behaviours. Autism care is most effective when started early with young children, such […]

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

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 in Oakville 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

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

For people with language difficulties who struggle to communicate, music therapy can be extremely helpful. When autistic children struggle to enunciate what they are feeling or want to say, music can provide a method of communication and social interaction.  In music therapy, people use a range of musical activities instead of words to communicate. This

The benefits of dogs in various human therapies has been the subject of many studies over the years.  People now understand that a dog is more than man’s best friend; it may be man’s best therapist too. But how do these furry friends help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A Dog Shifts Their Focus

Parents are often anxious about whether to tell their child that they are autistic. That anxiety sometimes stops them from sharing this with the child, but experts agree that it’s better to have that conversation as early as possible. Why You Should Tell Your Child One of the primary motivations for telling your child is