IAC Newsletter COVID Catch-up 5th ed.

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…

Congratulations, Alex Hayman from Sudbury!

When: December 11, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00  Details: Please Bring: A donation of new socks (men’s or women’s)  for Barrie Out of the Cold for admission.                        Food for a potluck. Wear some red or green – Santa hats or reindeer antlers will suffice! Karaoke…

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…

Thanks to all participants who were involved in the Spring session!  Check out some of the beautiful water colours created at the waterfront. 

by Matthew J. Lemay Congratulations! You’ve submitted an application for a job you’re interested in and have received the call to come in for an interview. With the excitement of that however, comes the nerves that everyone gets. And for someone with ASD, those nerves can sometimes take on a life of their own. I’ve…