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ASD SNAPSHOT 29: “RCMP on the Hill – An Arresting Speech”
Erik and I would like to share an amusing story from Parliament Hill the night before the CASDA summit, 2016. It is both humorous and touching… a real autism moment and a Canadian moment, as well. Autism transforms cops… We make some friends and earn some supporters! A funny moment on Parliament Hill this evening.. Erik…
Parent Coping and Self-Care: Strategies to Overcome Isolation
Social Support is essential for all parents, but especially those who are parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. To overcome isolation parents should consider developing social coping strategies. Having at least 2-3 close personal connections that we can trust to lean on and connect with weekly can provide parents with a greater sense of…
Integrated Autism Consulting at CASDA
CASDA (Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance) Teresa Hedley is a wonderful advocate for her son and all young adults on the Autism Spectrum. On day one of the conference I had the pleasure of facilitating a series of workshops with her on Why Family Support is Important: Pathways for Families/ Parents as They Support the…
Snow Tubing with The Spectrum Connection
JANUARY: SNOW VALLEY SNOW TUBING Come join your friends for some winter fun at Snow Valley. When: Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:30 Rate: $10.00 per person for unlimited Tubing RSVP to patricia@integratedautismconsulting.com
Stay Calm and Carry on!
Living an active lifestyle promotes physical and mental health and can decrease stress and anxiety considerably. Each monthly workshop will introduce new strategies and activities incorporate into your emotional toolbox that will help you stay calm and carry on. Learn about anxiety and how it affects you? Develop strategies to keep yourself calm? Learn how to maintain this…
Executive Functioning Tips for Students on the Spectrum
Many students who are working at home are sharing the struggle of trying to get work done and stay focused during this pandemic. Executive functioning skills include time management, planning and prioritizing our tasks, organization and getting started on our work. For students who are looking to improve skills in these areas, here are some…
