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Remembrance Day: The RCAF Family Who Had to Fight for Autism Help in Comox

Today is Remembrance Day. Behind the ceremonies are military families, and behind some of those families are autistic ki...

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Accessible Halloween: Edmonton Events, Teal Pumpkins, and Blue Buckets

Halloween can be the best night of the year, or the hardest one. For a lot of autistic kids, the hard parts are specific...

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Nocturnal Autism: Life in the 3 A.M. Club

It is 3 a.m. and my son is awake. Not drowsy awake, not almost back to sleep awake. Awake awake. His sister is awake now...

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Autism and Food: Notes From the Chef's Kids Table

I spent 20 years cooking professionally. I could run a line, plate for a full dining room, and fix a dish mid-service wi...

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A Parent's Guide to Navigating Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) in Alberta

Updated as of January 2026 Important Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and is ba...

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New Study: Robots Outperform Human Teachers in Autism Therapy Engagement

I just finished reading a fascinating (and slightly controversial) study published on December 24, 2025, in Science Robo...

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Talking to Autistic Kids About Emotional Abuse: Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding

Emotional abuse can be particularly challenging for our kids, who may process social interactions and emotions different...

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What to Say When Relatives Say Homeschooling is “Holding Your Child Back” from Socialization

Navigating homeschooling with a child with autism often means answering a lot of questions, especially from well-meaning...

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Autism and Art: Encouraging Creativity Through Hands-On Projects

In our house, art is part of our daily life. It’s a way for my son to express thoughts, feelings, and big ideas withou...

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Sensory-Friendly Spaces

When I first started looking into sensory rooms, I was overwhelmed by the price tags on "professional" equipment. But ov...

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The Language of Autism

I’ll be honest: sometimes the "language police" in the autism community can make you feel like you're walking on eggsh...

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Embracing Strengths

When I first started navigating the world of autism support, it was so easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on ...

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