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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

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

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

“Food for Thought” 75% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience atypical eating patterns and have limited food preferences. Tips to Read more

Inclusion is a set of practices and beliefs that involves educating all students, regardless of disability, in their neighbourhood daycare or Read more

For most children in child care programs having a routine they can count on provides reassurance and a feeling of safety. Read more

Social skills represent the ability to accommodate or adapt to on-going situations and social interactions. Often, behavioural difficulties can result from Read more

Introduction to Fine Motor Development Fine Motor Definition: The ability to co-ordinate the small muscles of the hand. This includes the Read more

A workshop focusing on issues in the classroom for someone with asperger’s Launch Workshop

A workshop focusing on issues in the classroom for someone with autism.

Launch Workshop