IAC Fall Newsletter 2020

Note: This article was originally published in 2017 Living independently is something to which I believe everyone aspires. The freedom such independence promises is borderline intoxicating, especially to a young adult.  That said, independence is not something that comes as easily as one may think, and when you add an ASD to the mix, becoming…

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…

1. The Dead Sea covers 600 km2 of surface area on the borders on Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank.   It is actually a lake but is so named due to its extreme saltiness which makes it uninhabitable for most life forms.  At 34.2% salinity it is one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth, 9.6 times as salty…

Integrated Autism Consulting will be offering two Healthy Relationships, Friendships and Sexuality Workshops. One is for parents and guardians and one for young adults.  The goals of these workshops include: Recognize characteristics related to love and friendship  Discuss myths about sexuality Access to accurate information and teaching resources 

What a busy and fun summer the Social Club has had! Welcome to all of the new members that have joined recently.  Check out some of the great pictures of our artsy members doing sidewalk graffiti outside of the centre.