Balance Support & Self Care Studios responds to Ontario’s latest EQAO results and calls for greater attention to disability, accessibility, accommodations and student outcomes.

Learn about the workforce capacity fund under the Ontario Autism Program.

If you’re new to the Ontario Autism Program, you may not realize how much Ontario’s autism service system has changed over the past 25 years. From the Autism Intervention Program and ABA-based serv…

Balance Support & Self Care Studios responds to Ontario’s latest EQAO results and calls for greater attention to disability, accessibility, accommodations and student outcomes.

Find out how Canada handles driving with a long-term disability in this guide from Valent Legal.

Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Special Education is a range of educational programs, services, and supports designed to help students with diverse learning need…

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is cutting 413 jobs, including 143 nurses, to help offset a projected $150 million budget deficit for 2026-27.

“It seems the Internet has created a public international support group where parents of autistic… children are not just parents, but content creators and community leaders, photographers, and blogger...

How one sister’s efforts to help her autistic brother navigate everyday life became a global technology platform.

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Ontario’s public education system has important legal protections for students with disabilities, but having special education programs, accommodations and accessibility legislation does not necess…

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A mini-guide and checklist for parents, to help both them and their autistic kids live the Best Lives Possible.

Parents of autistic students often arrange private services outside of school. So, it is understandable that they may want these professionals to work with their child in the school environment. Bu…

Amazon Canada has removed many off-brand squishy dumpling toys, following safety concerns, as reports show there could potentially be a health hazard.

Accessing autism funding and services in Ontario infographic

For some autistic students, having access to familiar “safe foods” at school is essential—not simply a matter of preference. Sensory differences, limited food repertoires and unpredictable school e…

Our top 5 reasons why peer support groups are helpful

Enable dignity. Everywhere should be accessible. The accommodations for natural human variation should be mutual. Accessibility is a collective process.

Since Jason Arday died on Friday amid a storm of plagiarism accusations and suggestions that he was hired because of his race, Black academics have pointed out that they remain grossly underrepresented at U.K. universities.

ADHD is a real condition that can have serious consequences if undiagnosed. An ill-informed documentary that suggests it is a modern, social construct could cause harm, says Caroline Williams

Why do schools turn to seclusion when students are in distress? The answer goes far beyond underfunding. This article examines the systems, policies and assumptions that can lead to seclusion, the …

Lived experience may be listened to, but it is rarely granted the same level of authority...

The Ontario government is investing $35 million to help long-term care homes across the province support residents with complex needs.

Starting school can bring excitement, uncertainty, and plenty of questions for families. This neuro-affirming guide offers practical strategies for preparing your autistic child, building a positiv…

Leaving school is one of the biggest transitions in a young person's life. For young people who need additional support, this process can be complex. Norah Richards shares findings from an umbrella review that explored evidence on the experiences and outcomes of transitions out of school for autistic young people.