Autism Therapy

The transition of moving to a new home can be tough on anyone, but helping autistic children is especially important. While they may not express their distress in the same ways that neurotypical children do, children with autism are still feeling a lot of stress and anxiety during this time. In fact, research has found […]

Play is an integral part of all children’s development, learning, wellbeing, and confidence. Sensory toys provide sensory stimulation that engages sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, as well as balance, body awareness, and internal physical feelings and cues. As such, they are particularly useful toys for children with sensory issues: If your child is hypersensitive to

autism and fussy eating autism and fussy eating-There are many challenges that come with being on the autism spectrum, but one of the most common is difficulty dealing with mealtime. Many people with autism find it difficult to sit through a long meal or to eat anything that isn’t exactly within their food preferences. The

The ACK Give Back Project.-At Autism Centre for Kids, we are dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to help as many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as possible. We have been providing therapy services for kids with autism for over 20 years. It is crucial for us to get children the help they

Proper Therapy-How does autism impact a person’s life? When a child is living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can have an emotional and physical toll on them. Working with autistic children and giving them therapy, support, and awareness can be crucial for their well-being. Proper Therapy-Emotional Impact of Living With Autism. The emotional

Advocate for Students With ASD Since schools make up a large portion of an autistic child’s everyday life, schools’ role in supporting students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be enormous. Since autism at school is becoming something that the world is becoming more aware of, it can be critical for schools to create understanding

Autistic Child Self-Advocate-Too often, children with Autism are seen as helpless and dependent. Although these kids may indeed require more assistance and accommodations, this doesn’t mean that they can’t acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to stand up for themselves. Autistic Child Self-Advocate-What Is Self-Advocacy? Self-advocacy is each individual’s ability (and right) to make and

Advocacy used to be a legal term, but today it has new people working for social change. An advocate can be committed to helping, learning and standing up for certain groups of people to accelerate change.  There are many different types of people that can advocate for autism awareness, including parents, family members, teachers, friends

As parents, it can be daunting if your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. On receiving such a diagnosis, you may be wondering how this will affect them, their relationship with others around them and their future.  You may also be wondering how you can explain this diagnosis to loved ones, friends and

With the world becoming more aware of Autism Spectrum Disorders, there is a lot of educational and informative information being spread. Unfortunately, many misconceptions also tend to circulate. With all the information going around, it might be difficult to separate fact from fiction. What Are Some Common Misconceptions About Autism? Some common misconceptions bout ASD