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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association). Read more

There are many different apps available for the Apple iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Many of which can be very helpful for the people we support. Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a life-long developmental disorder that affects a child’s development in three main areas: social, communication and Read more

Many children with ASD are visual learners. This means they understand and remember information better when the see and hear it Read more

Vestibular stimulation is the input that your body receives when you experience movement or gravity. It can be mild; nodding your Read more

A transition occurs when a child is required to change location, activity, environment or position. Transitions are often difficult for many Read more

40-70% of child with Autism Spectrum Disorder have sleep disturbances that negatively affect their functioning and the functioning of their families. Read more

Many individuals with ASD have difficulties processing sensory information. Some or all of the child’s senses may be affected by this. Read more

Reinforcement provides external motivation when a child is learning a new skill or working hard at managing their behaviour. An event Read more

Proprioception is the feedback you get from you joints, muscles and tendons that tells you where your body is in space Read more