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3 minutes de lecture La participation à des activités physiques peut vous aider à vous sentir bien, à créer une routine et à créer des liens sociaux. Être actif physiquement peut également améliorer la santé physique (p. ex. réduire les risques d’une crise cardiaque). La participation à des activités physiques peut également améliorer la santé mentale en réduisant le stress et l’anxiété (Hillier et coll., 2010) et fournir un sentiment de prévisibilité ainsi que des sentiments de plaisir, de bonheur et de satisfaction. Depuis que la pandémie de la COVID-19 a perturbé nos routines quotidiennes

~ 3 minute read We are all in this situation together Each of our situations are unique; some of us are finding it manageable and nice to slow down; Some of us are finding it overwhelming and are juggling many different roles; some of us work in frontline healthcare or have family who work in health care; and some of us may have friends or family directly impacted by COVID 19. All these experiences can bring up a range of different emotions, thoughts and even physical sensations. There is no right or wrong way to feel. We have no roadmap and even if we did, each person’s journey would be

3 minutes de lecture Nous logeons tous à la même enseigne Nous vivons tous différemment la situation actuelle. Certains d'entre nous s’en accommodent bien et apprécient de lever le pied de l’accélérateur; certains se sentent dépassés et doivent cumuler plusieurs rôles; certains travaillent en première ligne dans le système de santé ou ont des membres de leur famille qui y travaillent; et certains peuvent avoir de la famille ou des amis directement touchés par la COVID-19. Toutes ces expériences peuvent soulever une diversité d'émotions, de pensées ou même de sensations physiques. Il n'y a pas

~ 2 minute read Trigger Warning: Police; Murder 1 in 5 teens with autism will be stopped and questioned by police by the age of 21. Autistic adults are five times more likely to be jailed than their neurotypical peers! Black men and boys are almost 3 times more likely than white men and boys to be killed by police. Black girls and women are almost 2 times more likely than while women and girls to be killed by police. Consequently, if you have a black and autistic child, you must prepare them for interactions with law enforcement within their social skills repertoire. Here are some tips: Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario, July 3, 2020 Autism Ontario celebrates Ken Robertson upon receiving Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal from Governor General Autism Ontario celebrates Ken Robertson upon receiving Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal from Governor General Download the PDF link. As there remains so much that has been left undone, misunderstood and unreconciled when it comes to Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples, it is worth honouring those who are advocating for Indigenous rights; the Governor General, her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, on the

5 minutes de lecture Quel problème a été mis en lumière en 2018? Dans l’enquête (en anglais) provinciale effectuée en 2018 par Autisme Ontario auprès de 1 514 aidants et de 87 adultes autistes, le soutien à l’éducation a été désigné comme le plus grand besoin. Malgré cela, 69 % des aidants d’enfants d’âge primaire et 77,8 % des aidants d’enfants d’âge secondaire se sont dits d’accord avec l’énoncé « Nous nous sentons écoutés par l’école de notre enfant ». Pourquoi est-ce toujours d’actualité? L’émergence de la pandémie de COVID-19 en mars 2020 a complètement transformé l’image de l’éducation

Click here to download the full PDF. Autism Ontario is pleased to announce the recipients of the Gerry Bloomfield Awards for 2020: David Baker, Brendon Pooran, and Connie Putterman. These individuals have been recognized for their outstanding professional contributions to the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Autism Ontario is thrilled to recognize the critical role they have played in the lives of people on the autism spectrum and their families. Gerry Bloomfield was a founding member of OSAC (Ontario Society for Autistic Children), which later became Autism Ontario. These awards

~ 2 minute read The work of identifying Ontario’s top five priorities began in May 2018, when Autism Ontario surveyed caregivers and autistic adults across the province in an effort to better understand the experiences and needs of our community. Over 1,500 caregivers and 87 autistic adults responded, and these responses helped us develop an initial list of ten priorities. In 2019, we distributed these priorities in a second survey asking the same people to rank them; from there, we developed the narrower list of top five priorities you see below. Our continuous conversation with the community

Autisme Ontario a commencé en mai 2018 à établir les cinq grandes priorités de l’Ontario, en menant à l’échelle de la province un sondage auprès des aidants naturels et des adultes autistes pour mieux comprendre les réalités et les besoins de notre communauté. Plus de 1 500 aidants et 87 adultes autistes ont donné suite au sondage, et leurs réponses nous ont permis de dresser une liste initiale de dix priorités. En 2019, après avoir de nouveau sondé les mêmes personnes en leur demandant de hiérarchiser ces priorités, nous avons produit une liste restreinte de cinq grandes priorités, que vous

~ 4 minute read As part of Autism Ontario’s broader initiative to examine how autistic people are portrayed in the media, we assembled a focus group of adults on the spectrum to review Love on the Spectrum. The group consisted of self-advocates Aaron Lenc, an employee of the City of Brampton; Matthew Lemay, professional writer; Courtney Weaver, freelance writer; and, David Moloney Autism Ontario Board Member. Michael Cnudde, self-advocate and Specialist Communications and Project Development, Autism Ontario, moderated the panel. Aaron’s mother, Tania White was also present. When it was first

~ 5 minute read What was the problem identified in 2018? In 2018, in Autism Ontario’s provincewide survey of 1,514 caregivers and 87 autistic adults, Education support was identified as the highest area of need. Nevertheless, 69% of caregivers of elementary school and 77.8% of high school aged children agreed with the statement “We feel listened to by our child’s school.” Why is it still relevant? The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed the face of education in Ontario. Classes were shuttered and students sent home to attend school remotely. In the case of parents and

~ 5 minute read What does it mean to have Autism? Well, I cannot really answer that question for you? Why not you might ask? Let me clarify my answer. I can answer that question, but it would be based on my own personal experiences of being on the spectrum. Basically, my answer would include my point of view (POV). If you ask another individual who has ASD, their answer maybe slightly different from mine. This is because everyone with Autism is different. My POV on Autism Spectrum Disorder For me, I think having Autism is a blessing and I am lucky to have it. I must admit that I did not always

There are many opportunities to volunteer with Autism Ontario. Whether you are looking for something casual or something more committed, there is a volunteer role suited to you. Here are some of the ways you can volunteer with Autism Ontario: Administrative: help with mailings, thank you letters, etc. Events: we run events year-round, which require volunteers to keep them running smoothly Whether you want to lend a hand with administrative work, help with event planning, volunteer at an event, or sit on a committee, we encourage you to become a volunteer and help us raise awareness of Autism

~ 3 minute read This article was originally published in 2015. People of all ages can require strategies that help regulate (stimulate or calm) their nervous systems. “Sensory-seeking individuals often continue to crave input as they get older…sensory-seeking can impact an individual’s work, leisure and self-care. Remember the need for intense input does not automatically disappear just because a person is older”.1 What are fidget items? A fidget item is a small object used to provide input into any of the senses and “may help improve concentration and attention to task”.2 Unless specific

3 minutes de lecture Cet article a été initialement publié en 2015. Des personnes de tous âges peuvent avoir besoin de stratégies pouvant les aider à réguler (stimuler ou apaiser) leur système nerveux. « Celles qui sont à la recherche d’effets sensoriels continuent d’éprouver un besoin impérieux de sensations lorsqu’elles vieillissent… la recherche d’effets sensoriels peut avoir des répercussions sur le travail, les loisirs et l’autonomie d’une personne. Rappelezvous que ce besoin intense d’effets sensoriels ne disparaît pas automatiquement juste parce que la personne est plus âgée »1 . Qu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario, November 17, 2020 Statement by Autism Ontario: Cultivated Misogyny and Sense of Entitlement Responsible, Not Autism Statement by Autism Ontario: Cultivated Misogyny and Sense of Entitlement Responsible, Not Autism Download the PDF. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, Ontario - November 17, 2020 -- Autism Ontario strongly objects to the defense team of Alek Minassian’s characterization of an “autistic way of thinking” similar to psychosis while on trial for the 2018 murders of Beutis Renuka Amarasinghe, Andrea Knafelc Bradden, Geraldine Brady, So He Chung

2 minutes de lecture « Pour ceux qui ont vu la Terre depuis l’espace... cette expérience a très certainement changé votre façon de voir les choses. Les choses que nous partageons dans notre monde sont bien plus précieuses que celles qui nous divisent. » ~ Donald Williams Quelle époque qu’on vit! Tandis que nous naviguons à travers cette nouvelle réalité de la vie au beau milieu d’une pandémie, certains comparaient les mauvais traitements horribles réservés aux hommes et aux femmes noirs aux États-Unis, à une pandémie. Le qualificatif convient. Par définition, une pandémie se définit comme «

5 minutes de lecture Même si écrire en lettre moulées ou détachées peut vous sembler aller de soi, c’est en fait une opération très complexe. Pour la maîtriser, il faut tout d’abord en acquérir les piliers, c’est-à-dire les habiletés de base sur lesquelles repose l’écriture en lettres moulées. Les enfants qui apprennent à écrire en lettres moulées avant d'être vraiment prêts à maîtriser cette compétence peuvent se décourager et prendre de mauvaises habitudes. Je vous présente ci-dessous cinq piliers clés qui placeront votre enfant sur la voie du succès! Vérifiez comment votre enfant se tire d

~ 5 minute read Stress. It is an inevitable part of human life. It is the traffic on the way to work, the new cough that developed overnight, the flooded basement, and the upcoming work restructuring. Our ability to overcome and adapt to stress and adversity facilitates growth, development, and resiliency. It is why we over-prepare for a presentation, avoid going to a big box store on a Saturday morning, and ask for a day off for personal reasons. COVID. It is not a normal part of human life. However, is it our new normal. It is not something we asked for or could have even prepared for, and

5 minutes de lecture Le stress. Un élément incontournable de la vie humaine. C’est le trafic sur le chemin du travail, une toux soudaine, le sous-sol inondé, la restructuration qui s’annonce au bureau. Notre aptitude à surmonter le stress et l’adversité ainsi qu’à s’y adapter favorise la croissance, le développement et la résilience. C’est la raison pour laquelle on se sur-prépare pour une présentation, on évite les magasins à grande surface le samedi matin et on demande une journée de congé pour motifs personnels. La COVID. Elle n’est pas un élément normal de notre vie. Elle représente

~ 2 minute read This article was originally published in Autism Matters in 2016. Have you tried on makeup and it felt unbearably thick on your face? Or maybe there’s uncomfortable tingling/itching. One testimony from an Aspie who was interviewed for the book Aspergirls (one of my favourite books ever) mentioned that she wanted to claw makeup off her face when she tried it. One of the distinguishing traits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is having a particular sensitivity. This can vary from person to person. Some good examples include sound sensitivity and touch sensitivity. In

2 minutes de lecture Cet article a été initialement publié dans Autism Matters en 2016. Est-ce qu’il vous est déjà arrivé d’appliquer sur votre visage un maquillage qui vous semblait incroyablement épais? Ou peut-être qu’il vous causait un picotement ou une démangeaison désagréable? Une des Aspies interviewées pour le livre Aspergirls (un de mes livres préférés) disait qu’elle voulait s’arracher le maquillage avec ses ongles après l’avoir essayé. Un des traits distinctifs du trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA) est d’avoir une sensibilité particulière, laquelle peut varier d’une personne à l

~5 minute read Although printing may be like second nature to you, it is actually a very complex task. In order to become a successful printer, it is important to first develop the ‘building blocks’ of printing. These skills help develop the core foundations to which printing is built upon. Children who are taught printing before they are truly ready to master the skill may become discouraged and develop poor writing habits. I have highlighted 5 key building blocks below to help get your child started on a path towards printing success! Check how your child performs in these areas and try some

~ 2 minute read “For those who have seen the Earth from space… the experience most certainly changes your perspective. The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those which divide us.” ~ Donald Williams What a time we are living in! As we navigate the new reality of life in the midst of a pandemic, some have likened the horrific mistreatment of black men and women in the United States to a pandemic. The description is apt. By definition, a pandemic is defined as “an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually

~ 3 minute read When you think of ethics in research, you might think it’s summed up by asking a participant’s permission or getting that signature on a consent form. But it’s much more than that. It’s also about considering the needs of the research participants. A recent study points to inclusion as a guiding principle for an ethical approach to research. “Everything is underpinned by the respect for the individual,” says one of the study’s authors, Dr. Ariel Cascio, an Assistant Professor in the Art of Medicine at Central Michigan University College of Medicine. “Inclusion is a really

~ 6 minute read What was the problem identified in 2018? In Autism Ontario’s 2018 Provincially Speaking Survey 56% of caregivers reported that finances had been a large or very large source of stress in the past year. Similarly, 51% of autistic adults said that finances had been a large or very large source of stress in the past year. Why is it still relevant? Financial hardship continues to be a source of stress for many caregivers of children with autism and autistic adults. The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is only available to children under the age of 18 and distributes a minimal amount of

~ 3 minute read Intelligent Lives is a 2018 American documentary that tells the story of three young adults with intellectual disabilities, Micah, Naomie, and Naieer, while also focusing on the history of the American disability rights movement. Members of Autism Ontario’s adult media panel recently assembled to review and discuss this documentary and how it treats people with developmental disabilities like autism and how it also treats self-advocates. Self-Advocates Courtney Weaver, who is a freelance writer, and David Moloney, CIBC Mutual Fund Indexer and member of Autism Ontario’s Board of

~ 1 minute read I actually really like wearing a mask? Which I personally find incredibly surprising. As someone who often feels overstimulated by what I'm wearing, I usually avoid unnecessary accessories. I don't really wear hats or jewelry. I can sometimes tolerate a watch, although I usually end up taking it on and off throughout the day (I used to lose a lot of watches before I somehow broke the habit of leaving them places). I've certainly hated every Halloween mask I've ever worn. If you'd asked me before all this how I felt about masks, I'd have said wearing a sweaty piece of fabric

What was the problem identified in 2018? In 2018, in Autism Ontario’s Provincially Speaking Survey, the majority of caregivers (73.6%) surveyed reported long waitlists as the largest barrier to services provided under the auspices of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Caregivers classified waitlists as a large (23.9%) or a very large barrier (49.7%) to accessing services. Among adults waiting for services, a majority (60.3%) reported long waitlists as a large (20.6%) or very large barrier (39.7%). Many parents feel a sense of urgency because of their belief that intervening early is important

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE Toronto (Ontario) le 17 novembre 2020 Déclaration d’Autisme Ontario : Blâmons une culture de misogynie et d’ayant droit, pas l’autisme Déclaration d’Autisme Ontario : Blâmons une culture de misogynie et d’ayant droit, pas l’autisme Télécharger le PDF. POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE – Toronto (Ontario) – le 17 novembre 2020 - Autisme Ontario s’oppose fermement à la caractérisation, par les avocats de la défense, d’un « mode de pensée autiste » semblable à la psychose pour le comportement d’Alek Minassian, accusé des meurtres en 2018 de Beutis Renuka Amarasinghe, Andrea