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Monica Richardson, Fund Development Manager, Autism Ontario, 2 minute read

The Ritchie Family Fund – leaving a lasting gift to Autism Ontario

Eleanor and Jim Ritchie were long-time supporters of Autism Ontario, back as early as the 1970s, when Autism Ontario, founded in 1973, was called the Ontario Society for Autistic Children. They had four children – Elizabeth, Charlie, David and Paul, who was autistic. Years before Autism Ontario was offering the broad set of family events, services and supports as they do today, the grassroots organization was for many families a source of companionship, socializing and being with others who ‘understood what it was like for a family.’ That need for belonging and community still exists today
by Michael Cnudde (from the Winter 2020 issue of Autism Matters), 3 minute read

Jordan’s Principle: Why it Matters for Aboriginal Children with Autism and their Families

Jordan River Anderson, from Norway House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, was born with complex medical needs. Due to his diagnosis, he spent most of his life in a Winnipeg hospital. Once he was cleared to return home to receive home care, it became unclear who was responsible for providing it: the federal government due to his Indigenous Status, or the provincial government, which was mandated by the BNA Act to provide health care for all citizens. The federal and provincial government could not come to an agreement over who was responsible for his in-home medical expenses, and Jordan never
Monica Richardson, Fund Development Manager, Autism Ontario

Safe and inclusive family time – you help make this gift a reality!
2 minute read - For many of us, being with family and doing everyday activities like shopping, going on trips, and walking through festive holiday markets is simple and does not require a lot of pre-planning. That’s not the case for many families with autistic children. For example, you may need to plan your outing well in advance for a time that’s not busy or distracting. You may also have to bring along a support worker, which can mean additional planning and expenses. Over the years, Autism Ontario’s staff and volunteers have established some amazing partnerships which have enabled us to

Ontario Government Announces Inter-ministerial Approach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario, April 2, 2019 Ontario Government Announces Inter-ministerial Approach to Supporting Children and Youth with Autism and Their Families Today’s announcement means families, Autistic self-advocates, clinicians and other professionals will have many different opportunities to play a larger role in shaping the Ontario Autism Program This announcement made by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education represents many important steps towards acceptance and opportunities for
Jennifer Cantello Daw and Suzanne Murphy

Sensory Strategies for Teens and Adults
~ 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
Autism Ontario

Offering Sympathy and Solidarity in Supporting Families Affected by Recent Events at Beating the Odds
Offering Sympathy and Solidarity in Supporting Families Affected by Recent Events at Beating the Odds [Toronto, Ontario] Our hearts go out to the families affected by the recent events at Beating the Odds IBI & Child Development Services in Essa Township. Autism Ontario understands that this situation has caused distress and concern among parents, especially those who trusted the facility to provide the care and support their children deserve. The safety and well-being of children are of paramount importance, and we acknowledge the emotions families may be experiencing during this difficult

Autism Ontario Responds to Announcement Regarding Implementation of the Needs-Based Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario, December 19, 2019 Autism Ontario Responds to Announcement Regarding Implementation of the Needs-Based Program Autism Ontario Responds to Announcement Regarding Implementation of the Needs-Based Program Download the PDF Link On December 17, MCCSS Minister Todd Smith, together with MPP Jeremy Roberts, announced the Government of Ontario’s endorsement of key recommendations in the OAP Advisory Panel Report that was released on October 30, 2019. The announcement identified signs of positive movement forward while also including some disappointing news that

Careers

We’re so glad you want to join our team! Working at Autism Ontario means being part of a unique work culture that revolves around something we all believe in – creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. A career at Autism Ontario means supporting autistic individuals in building meaningful connections in their community through education, advocacy, and acceptance. Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply. Browse
Taunia Clouthier BSc, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (ON)

Top Ten Things You Should Know About Learning to Print
~ 5 minute read 1. Pre-printing strokes l − ○ + / □ \ × Δ Prior to printing letters, children should know how to draw these shapes. Typically, around two years of age, children will develop the vertical line. By six years of age, most children are able to draw all of the shapes. Usually, it is not until a child can consistently copy a triangle that they will have success with learning to print all of their letters. Practice these strokes with your child to develop a stronger foundation for letter formations! 2. Trunk strength and shoulder stability In order to develop the finer movements our
Taunia Clouthier

How Can I Help My Child to Print?
~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
J. Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAIDD

Donner du pouvoir aux familles : le « modèle d’approche par étapes » pour des revendications efficaces

Les familles d’enfants, d’adolescents et d’adultes ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA), ou autres troubles connexes, ne disposent pas toujours des habiletés et de la confiance nécessaires pour soulever leurs préoccupations avec aisance et de manière constructive auprès des systèmes de services sociaux. Néanmoins, les familles ont parfois plus de poids politique qu’elles n’en sont conscientes lorsque vient le temps d’apporter des changements dans les systèmes d’éducation, de développement, de santé et de services sociaux (Schields, 1987). Quand elles soulèvent des inquiétudes, les

About Autism

What is Autism? The clinical model defines autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people and the world around them. It can affect body language and posture, social interactions and relationships, how you engage with your interests, and sensory processing capacities. Autism exists in all cultures, ethnicities, races, and gender identities. While the Public Health Agency of Canada references the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in classifying autism as a disorder, many
J. Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAIDD

Empowering Families: The Step Approach Model for Effective Advocacy

FAMILIES OF CHILDREN, teens and adults with ASD (and related diagnoses) sometimes lack the necessary skills and confidence to raise concerns comfortably and constructively with human service systems. Yet, families sometimes have more real political “clout” in affecting change in educational, developmental, social service and health systems than they realize at first (Schields, 1987). When families raise concerns, they stand outside of existing systems. They have access to sources of influence (e.g., mainstream and social media, top government or bureaucratic decision-makers, self-help and

Webinar - Jordan’s Principle: Understanding the Funding and How to Apply

Jordan’s Principle is a child-first and needs-based requirement in Canada to ensure that First Nations children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government funded public services. It highlights that First Nations children should have access to public services without delay or denial. 

This webinar will give you the basics of what it is, how to apply as well as who you can connect with for support navigating Jordan’s Principle in Ontario.

Speaker: Monica Hemeon

Monica is the Jordan’s Principle Coordinator for Nishnawbe Aski Nation, which serves 49 First Nations Communities in Northwestern Ontario. She has spent her career working with Indigenous people to improve their health outcomes and is now advocating for the children through Jordan’s Principle. She has a Critical Care, Diabetes, Wound Care and Administrators Certificate and is enrolled in the First Nations Health Managers Association Certification Course. She is a Registered Nurse from the Red Rock Indian Band and the mother of 2 boys.

Indigenous Services Canada - Jordan's Principle

Webinar - ONTABA Professional Series - Employment & Human Resources Issues During COVID with Kendra Thomson & Nancy Marchese

The global pandemic has impacted every corner of society including how specialized behavioral services and supervision are delivered. Practitioners have had to pivot to delivering services remotely which has required innovation and patience of all involved. This webinar is geared towards practitioners providing behavior analytic services to clients and behavior analytic supervision to trainees. Guidelines for compassionate care during these unprecedented times will be discussed in addition to ideas for continuing to provide high quality supervision to trainees. Learning objectives:

1. Participants will become familiar with an overview of the literature and practice recommendations for delivery ABA services within a compassionate care framework

2. Participants will become familiar with innovative ways to continue to support behavior analytic supervisees during pandemic related restrictions

Additional sessions in this series:

1.  Employment & Human Resources Issues During COVID-19 with Natasha Danson

2. Legal and Professional Issues to Consider when Providing and Receiving Telehealth Services with Richard Steinecke

Presenters:

Kendra Thomson

Kendra Thomson is an Associate Professor in Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, a Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), and a clinician-scientist in the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario. Kendra has almost 20 years of experience in various clinical and research settings supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the lifespan. Kendra, her graduate students, and their community partners have published research in: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis: Research & Practice, and Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. She is currently the president of the Ontario Association of Behaviour Analysis, and past-co-chair of the professional regulation committee.

Nancy Marchese

Nancy is the Executive Director and Founder of Breakthrough Autism. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Psychologist, she completed her Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Behavior Analysis at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is currently working on her PhD in Behavior Analysis through Endicott College. Nancy has published research in the flagship Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA) and has presented at both provincial and international conferences. Nancy is currently the president-elect of the Ontario Association of Behaviour Analysis. Based on her extensive expertise and clinical experience, Nancy was appointed to serve on the ASD-Clinical Expert Committee (CEC) for what was formerly known as the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

Housing Through an Autism Lens

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This document captures the patterns and insights of housing through an autism lens. It describes why we gathered participants and partners from the autistic housing system in this Solutions Lab and what we did to explore the legislative, programmatic, and lived experience of autistic adults in housing.
We hope that you can use this document to inform your work in bettering housing for autistic adults and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We intend to present the challenge of securing safe, suitable, and supportive housing for autistic adults and spark your curiosity into how we can develop solutions. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all the partners, participants and, in particular, the autistic advisors as well as the many people who contributed their stories. Without them, this project would not be possible.

https://www.hal-lab.ca/

Webinar - Understanding Autistic Burnout, Inertia, Meltdown, and Shutdown (BIMS) with Dr. Christie Welch

Dr. Christie Welch has been researching Burnout, Inertia, Meltdowns, and Shutdown (BIMS) from the perspectives of autistic children, youth, and adults. In this webinar, Dr. Welch will share her research findings including how her autistic co-researchers describe and experience BIMS and what they found helpful. We will also discuss the importance of including the lived autistic experience by using terms that come from the autistic community when refining the definition of BIMS. Finally, we'll explore the BIMS self-management tools that Dr. Welch's research team has under development.

This webinar is appropriate for autistic youth, adults, and their families as well as professionals working with this population. For more information on this topic, please see the additional resources attached below.

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Speaker: Dr. Christie Welch

Christie Welch Ph.D., OT Reg. (Ont.) is a registered Occupational Therapist who has been practicing since 2001. She completed a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Bloorview Research Institute. Christie is passionate about building a new understanding of autism that is based on the perspectives of people who identify as autistic. Her research focuses on experiences identified as important by autistic people; specifically, burnout, inertia, meltdown, and shutdown. She is currently an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto. 

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions. 

Webinar - Mini-Series - Tackling Toilet Time: Part 4- Bedwetting and Challenging Behaviours Related to Toileting

Learning to use the toilet and other associated skills (e.g., self-care routines, staying dry throughout the night) can be a huge milestone for an individual and their family.

This webinar mini-series is intended to support parents and caregivers of individuals with autism who are interested in learning more about toileting and the various skills it entails, when it might be time to focus on a particular skill, who can help you with various goals, and common strategies that are used to support each toileting skill area.

Part 4- Bedwetting and Challenging Behaviours Related to Toileting

The final webinar in this series will discuss bedwetting and challenging behaviours related to toileting. We will review when to seek support, who can help, and potential reasons for these behaviours.

Additional sessions in this series:

Part 1- What to Consider Before and Throughout Your Toileting Journey

Part 2- Toileting Schedules and Self-Care Routines 

Part 3- Daytime Toilet Training

Speaker Information:

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Bethany Brewin M.Sc.O.T.

Bethany is an experienced occupational therapist living in Simcoe County. She attended the University of Toronto for her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has worked with children, youth, and families across Canada, as well as providing consultation services to childcare settings, schools, and community organizations. Bethany has presented on a variety of topics over the years, from fine motor skills to the impact of screen time on early childhood development. She is particularly passionate about connecting with the world around us through mindfulness: engaging our senses to connect with our surroundings. Bethany is part of Autism Ontario’s "Subject Matter Expert" team.

Kristin Gunby, M.S., BCBA, Behaviour Analyst 

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Kristin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) with over twenty years of experience supporting individuals with Autism and their families. Kristin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at Brock University and her Master of Science in Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Kristin has worked both privately and publicly as a clinician throughout various iterations of the Ontario Autism Program. She has also worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis Facilitator for a public-school board in Ontario. She has published studies in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Interventions in the areas of safety skills, joint attention, and teaching presentations. Kristin is part of Autism Ontario’s newly formed “Subject Matter Expert” Team. 

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions.

Webinar – Ask the Doctor: Improving Pathways to Timely Diagnosis of Autism with Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum

Recognizing the early signs of autism is an important step along the pathway to diagnosis to ensure children have access to supports and services and that parents' concerns and questions are addressed.

We have learned a lot about the earliest features of autism, in part from the experiences of parents and, more recently, from research involving younger siblings, who are at increased likelihood of the diagnosis themselves. Despite growing knowledge of the earliest signs of autism, the average age of diagnosis has barely decreased as families face long waits to access assessments. Can we do better?

In this webinar, we will discuss strategies supporting more timely access to diagnostic assessment through training and collaboration with community physicians and other professionals. Finally, we will share ideas about how families can be supported through this process, including the involvement of experienced parents in navigation and other important roles.  

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Speaker: Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum

Dr. Zwaigenbaum is a developmental pediatrician and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, supported by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Chair in Autism. He is also the Edmonton Zone Clinical Department Head for Child Health, Alberta Health Services. His current research focuses on early features of autism, as well as improving diagnosis and health care related to autism. He recently chaired the oversight panel of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Autism Assessment requested by the federal government to guide the national autism policy strategy. In his clinical roles at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, he has co-led community training on autism diagnosis and ongoing pediatric care.

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions

Insight Rehabilitation

We provide speech/language assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with ASD and related disorders. We also provide parent consultation, support and education, as well as work with the school and within rehabilitation teams.
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Superminds Inc. (Superminds Autism Therapy)

- ABA & ESDM (community, in home, in clinic)
- JASPER (in clinic)
- Music Program
- Year round social skills groups & camps
- School readiness
- Parent support (online consults, online classes, in person consults)
- Respite care
- Tutoring
- Education training (schools - teachers, paraprofessionals)
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Beth Waleski

I am a private music teacher who herself is on the autism spectrum, and while I have many neurotypical students, I have a special affinity for teaching autistic students music and also have official special education certification from the Ontario College of Teachers.
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Anna Victoria Wong

- Speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing assessment. treatment, and caregiver education for pre-school children, school-aged children, youth, adults, seniors, and caregivers
- Issues addressed include developmental delays, special needs, accent reduction, stuttering, learning disability, ASD, TBI, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease
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Paulette Goddard

Life Coaching autistic teens and adults in skill towards independence. Supporting each individual to develop and meet their individual goals. Working towards skills to gain and maintain employment, complete high school, enter and complete post secondary education, communication and social interactions, dating, and understanding emotional regulation - managing anxiety.

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