Just starting your career? Not sure if you have what employers are looking for? You might be surprised—many of the most valued qualities are personality traits and behaviors you can develop and showcase every day. Here are 10 characteristics employers …
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Starting a new job can feel overwhelming. Stress is a normal part of work life, but it doesn’t have to control you. Here are 10 practical tips to help reduce stress. Workplace stress is common, but manageable. These tips won’t …
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Secure the Disability Tax Credit Certificate. The Disability Tax Credit Certificate will provide you with tax credits that can save you a significant amount of money in taxes. This is not to be overlooked. If you have a child with …
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What is disclosure Releasing personal information about yourself for a specific purpose. Today, more job seekers with disabilities are entering the workforce. For persons with disabilities, finding and keeping work is usually no different than for those without disabilities. However, …
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What is Acquired Brain Injury?
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a non-degenerative injury to the brain that has occurred since birth.
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We live in a world where movies, television, music videos and magazines not only provide us with hours of enjoyable entertainment but they can also expose us to countless images of sex and violence. Supporting a Child/Youth Access to websites …
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What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system.
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Fact Sheet What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that is characterized by three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada. ADHD is …
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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).
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Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a child’s rate and pattern of development. This neurodevelopmental disorder* is common and may affect children to varying degrees. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have challenges with social interactions, …
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