Are you a Canadian University Graduate with Asperger’s or ASD? We would like to better understand your experiences & perspectives related to factors that contributed to your university and employment outcomes. What worked well? What could have worked better? What recommendations do you have that might optimize university and employment outcomes for persons with ASD?…
It was a great turnout at the Social Club’s Halloween party last Thursday. There are always such great costumes to be seen at the event. Thanks to everyone who came out!
We cannot believe that this week will mark the halfway point for our Transition to Life course in Durham! It has been great to get to know the participants over the past few weeks. Last week we had a visit from Alana and had a wonderful time doing some social improv activities. Keep up the…
Thank you to our Combo Program participants for joining in on this new program! We had lots of fun putting together the art pieces, doing Improv and learning new recipes with you. Thanks again to everyone who was involved.
Last month, members of The Social Club took a trip to the Elmvale Zoo and we got to take some great shots!
The Challenges of Living With An ASD Matthew Lemay Living with any form of Autism Spectrum Disorder is not always an easy thing. Like with anything medical, you have good days and bad days. Over time, you learn to manage it, and deal with your most pressing symptoms, but your ASD will always be something…
On September 23rd, we are excited to annouce our Anxiety Workshop with Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Nurse Yasmin Snippe. Join us at the centre on this date for a workshop that is free of charge and that will cover the Naturopathic Approach to treating anxiety. The workshop will be set up as an open discussion…
Dealing With Late Diagnosis by Matthew Lemay I was almost exactly a month away from my eighteenth birthday when I received a diagnosis that I never expected: Asperger’s Syndrome. It was an accepted fact amongst my family and the rest of my inner circle that I had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. After all, I…
“The Spectrum Perspective” is a new addition to the blog and will feature writers that have an ASD who will provide their perspective on a wide variety of topics. The first entry is by one of our members – Matthew Lemay! This intelligent young man discusses “Dealing with a Late Diagnosis”. If you are interested…
We would like to congratulate all of the Ottawa Transition to Life graduates for a job well done. What a successful course! Thank you as well to Paulette, Erin and Maureen for supporting each of the participants.
