We had a Happy Halloween at The Social Club!
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!
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Transition to Life Durham is Almost Half Way Through!
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…
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Art, Drama and Cooking Combo Program was a Success!
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.
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The Social Club Takes a Trip to the Elmvale Zoo
Last month, members of The Social Club took a trip to the Elmvale Zoo and we got to take some great shots!
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The Spectrum Perspective-The Challenges of Living with an ASD
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…
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Anxiety Workshop with Naturopathic Doctor Yasmin Snippe
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…
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The Spectrum Perspective – Dealing with a Late Diagnosis
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…
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Introducing a New Blog Series – The Spectrum Perspective
“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…
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Congratulations to Ottawa Transition to Life Graduates!
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.
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Ottawa’s Final TTL Social at the Museum of Nature
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Animals Inside Out exhibit at the Museum of Nature. We also checked out the Minerals Exhibit while we were there. Both exhibits were very interesting and as always we had a great time hanging out together!
