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~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

L’un des aspects intéressants de mon autisme est que, bien que j’aie eu une carrière de 25 ans et que je possède ma propre entreprise, je suis, dans certains domaines, assez immature sur le plan émotionnel. En fait, ma fille de 16 ans dit même qu’elle est plus mature que moi! Par exemple, je suis toujours une inconditionnelle de nombreux films de Disney, de films de superhéros comme Les Gardiens de la Galaxie, X-Men et Avengers, et de la série Harry Potter. Je peux regarder ces films à plusieurs reprises. Si ma fille aime, par chance, regarder ces films avec moi, mon mari, lui, n’aime pas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario, February 12, 2021 Autism Ontario 2021 Pre Budget Submission Autism Ontario 2021 Pre Budget Submission February 12, 2021 Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance c/o Budget Secretariat, Frost Building North, 3rd floor 95 Grosvenor Street Toronto ON M7A 1Z1 Submitted by Email: submissions@ontario.ca Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy, Autism Ontario is grateful for the opportunity to have verbally presented key highlights of this submission to you and your team on January 25, 2021 and from our York Region Chapter on February 05, 2021. This year, as the

~ 2 minute read You've heard a lot about autism, but may be wondering about the early signs of autism. If you observe multiple items on this list, it may mean that your child is developing differently. If you suspect your child is on the autism spectrum, consider talking to your family doctor or pediatrician about what you can do to learn about and support your child in growing their communication skills, fostering connections, and interacting with the world around them in a way that allows them to flourish and meet their potential. Are you seeing your child reflected in any of these points?

~ 2 minute read This past year has not been easy for anyone, especially for someone like me who is living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). My name is Christian Malatesta, I am 25 years old, I have cerebral palsy, and was diagnosed with ASD at the age of five. Why was 2020 extremely difficult? The lack of social gatherings has posed a major challenge for many, myself included, but on the bright side, having to social distance has taught me a lot about myself and my disability. Challenges of COVID and Mental Health There is a common belief that people with ASD are not social. However, this

~ 9 minute read Autism Ontario has had the privilege of being invited by the team at SAAAC (South Asian Autism Association Centre) to take part in a new initiative, the CARES program. CARES is a facilitator led, highly interactive, semi-structured six to eight week program. The group facilitators create a safe space where caregivers can feel empowered and overcome the challenges posed by an autism diagnosis, while fostering strong bonds with their peers. The program development team at SAAAC, consisting of Dr. Sivaplan (Dr. Shiv) and Kiruthiha Vimalakanthan, MA (Kira), has incorporated many

~ 2 minute read This article is about my own personal philosophy regarding the comfort zone for a person diagnosed on the spectrum. If I were to put my stance down in number form, it would be to live 60-75 percent of the time in your comfort zone and the remaining 25-40 percent outside your comfort zone. I would not be where I am today if I hadn’t been pushed to try something new or decided to do something new. It’s going to help you grow, and your loved ones (family, friends) are very likely going to be impressed when you try something different because it shows that you’re either willing to

Hi. My name is Meghan Barnes, I’m 17, and I live in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I love to draw landscapes and people. To me, art is a safe space, a place I can go to escape from the struggles of the real word and the social isolation of the COVID lockdown. Here are some of my favourite pieces that I’ve done!

Even though COVID-19 has changed how we’re celebrating, we are still celebrating! Many of our in-person Raise the Flag events may be not be happening this year, but we are still rallying together to increase understanding, acceptance, and celebration of people on the autism spectrum, foster support, and inspire a more inclusive world. Here’s how you can celebrate with us! First, join us at 2pm EDT for a live launch of our new video, What Autism Means to Us! We asked you, the autism community, what autism means to you, and you told us! Join us at 2pm on April 6th for a live launch of our video

Même si la COVID-19 a changé la façon dont nous célébrons, nous soulignons quand même la journée! Bon nombre de nos cérémonies de levée du drapeau en personne ne pourront avoir lieu cette année, mais nous continuons d’unir nos efforts pour favoriser une meilleure compréhension, acceptation et célébration des personnes autistes, encourager le soutien à la cause de l’autisme et œuvrer à l’émergence d’un monde plus inclusif. Voici comment vous pouvez célébrer avec nous! Premièrement, joignez-vous à nous pour le lancement de notre nouvelle vidéo, « Ce que l’autisme signifie pour nous »! Nous vous

~ 2 minute read “Autism means to me that I’m a strong and resilient person who can do anything [I] set my mind to. I just might need some help and accommodations along the way, and that’s okay." - Chris McConnell, Autistic Adult A few months ago, we began asking you, the autism community, what autism means to you. The answers we’ve received from autistic adults, advocates, artists, children, and students, as well as family members and loved ones of people on the spectrum, have been insightful and inspiring. An important message conveyed by the range of answers you submitted is that autism

« Pour moi, l’autisme signifie que je suis une personne forte et résiliente, qui peut faire tout ce [que j’ai] décidé. J’aurais peut-être seulement besoin d’un peu d’aide et d’adaptations, pas plus que ça » - Chris McConnell, adulte autiste Il y a quelques mois, nous avons commencé à vous sonder, la communauté de l’autisme, pour savoir ce que l’autisme signifie pour vous. Un grand nombre d’adultes, enfants, étudiants et artistes autistes, de défenseurs de la cause de l’autisme et de membres de la famille et de proches de personnes autistes nous ont communiqué leurs réponses instructives et

~ 7 minute read The Good Doctor, which airs on CTV, has drawn much attention from the autism community. It centres around Dr. Shawn Murphy, a young autistic savant resident surgeon at an American hospital, played by neurotypical actor Freddie Highmore. Highmore has drawn praise from some parts of the autism community for the care he has brought to the role. However, others have raised concerns over the representation of people on the autism spectrum in the media and the overall message that a program like this presents to the public. Autism Ontario assembled a diverse group of adults with

~ 3 minute read As an artist on the autism spectrum, I have learned to embrace my neurodiversity as well as my talent, and even to celebrate them. It’s been a journey spanning many years from self discovery to self acceptance and finally to self-celebration. It wasn’t always easy. In fact, for the first half of my life, it was hard, very hard, both for myself and others around me. As a child and a young man, I never fit in anywhere, not at home, not at school, not even among my peers. Everyone in my life knew I was capable of doing well, yet I seemed to be a constant disappointment, failing to