Weighted Blanket Safety Rules (Episode 16)
July 3, 2023
Weighted blankets, vests and stuffed animals have become incredibly popular in recent years. They can
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts brain development. Autistic individuals often experience communication problems, difficulty with social interactions and a tendency to repeat specific patterns of behaviour. They may also have a markedly restricted range of activities and interest
Podcast Episodes
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Q&A (Episode 11)
November 3, 2021
During the DPSS training week in March 2021, Cynthia and Bethany did a session on
Introduction to Disabilities: Q&A (Episode 10)
November 3, 2021
During Disability Programs Specialized Services Training Week in March 2021, the episode An Introduction to
Let’s Talk About Autism Part 2 (Episode 5)
January 18, 2021
Cynthia and Bethany continue their discussion by looking at some things that can be
Introduction to Disabilities (Episode 2)
November 20, 2020
“People are disabled by society, not just by their bodies. These barriers can be overcome,
Swinging Upside Down Episode 2: Using Routines to Thrive During Self-Isolation (Part 1)
March 23, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic is having a huge impact, and this is especially true for
1 in 50
of children in Canada have an ASD diagnosis*
- ASD is not only a childhood disorder
- ASD is not due to bad parenting
- ASD in not a learning difficulty
ASD Blog Posts
Training Vidoes
Fact Sheets
* Source: Autism spectrum disorder: Highlights from the 2019 Canadian health survey on children and youth (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2019)
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder-canadian-health-survey-children-youth-2019.html