IAC Spring Newsletter 2022

This week we were in Ottawa for both the CASDA, The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance conference (March 30th and 31st) and Autism on the Hill (April 1st). Both events were an important part of advocating support for a National ASD strategy. We had a great time meeting new people and connecting with old friends in…

Wow, how the time flies! We are shocked that there’s only three weeks left of our Ottawa and Kingston Transition to Life courses. Last week we took some time to have a bit of fun in Ottawa with some picture taking. Check out our participants in their professional attire looking smart and being a bit…

Victorian Reminiscence or: When a Vampire Accidently Starts Regretting his Life Choices
     By Devin Rae Chapter 1: Did I Do That? *Crash!*
Sylvester had hoped to have an uneventful morning.
He had hoped that just this once he would be able to get through at least the first few hours of the day without having to deal…

Interview with Dylan, Transition to Life Participant Dylan spoke with his coach, Erin, about strategies he uses for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.  What activities do you do to stay active during the week? I am usually involved in Special Olympics sports. I do exercise like biking, going on the treadmill, using weights, dancing, and…

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…

Transition to Life is coming to Ottawa and Kingston in Spring 2015. Application deadline is January 23rd!!!   For more information, please visit: https://www.integratedautismconsulting.com/transition-to-life-about.html