Early support can matter. But “early intervention is key” becomes problematic when it is interpreted as a deadline, a prescription for intensive therapy, a promise of normalization, or a measure of…

You may know that ABA is a questionable therapy. But since not every parent can avoid ABA, what can those parents do to protect their kids?

Ontario describes its education system as inclusive—but is inclusion actually possible within a framework still built around special education placement, exceptionality and individualized accommoda…

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…

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If you have concerns about vaccines and autism, please listen to my story of becoming—but then un-becoming—an anti-vaxxer autism parent.

Abstract. Interactions between autistic and non-autistic people are often characterized by misunderstanding and a ‘double empathy problem’ (Milton, Gurbuz,

Water can provide enjoyment, exercise, and sensory benefits for many autistic individuals, but it also presents unique safety risks. Factors such as wandering, attraction to water, and differences …

When it comes to autism treatments, parents new to autism need to work past their fear & confusion, & embrace their critical reasoning skills.

If your autistic employee struggles with understanding your instructions, try these preferred methods of receiving instructions instead!

Autism affects how someone makes sense of the world around them. About 1–2% of people are autistic. You might have an autistic classmate or family member, or maybe you are autistic. Autistic people mi...

Neurodivergent at University This documentary short features five neurodivergent students who share their different experiences at the university. Working in partnership, Accessibility Services and th...

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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…

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Neuronormative expectations such as forced eye contact, sitting still, suppressing stimming, responding immediately or tolerating overwhelming sensory environments can unfairly penalize autistic an…

What you wear, including the color, how the material fits and feels, and the item's known associations, may affect your mood, confidence and behavior.

Background: Existing research has identified areas of strength and challenge in relation to autistic attention. However, this work has tended to rely on compari...

A spiky profile is uneven cognitive abilities with strengths and weaknesses — the rule for neurodivergent cognition, not the exception requiring flattening.

How do autistic people experience conversation? Is it different than how neurotypical people communicate? Better understand what's happening.

Our autism checklist of doom is meant to help people the kinds of things that may upset an autistic person, ones that aren't always obvious.

Autistic adults consistently report inadequate post-diagnostic support and a persistent gap between autism science and accessible, strengths-based resources for...

Navigating Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Services can be confusing, especially when it comes to the Determination of Needs (DON), funding allocations, eligible expenses and choosing pr…

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Water can provide enjoyment, exercise, and sensory benefits for many autistic individuals, but it also presents unique safety risks. Factors such as wandering, attraction to water, and differences …

The actress said she spent most of her life hiding her own behaviors and now she has a better sense of self-understanding.