Tips for Making the Holidays Joyful and Inclusive for Children with Autism and their Families The holiday season often comes with bright lights, loud music, and busy crowds, which can all be potential sensory triggers for children with autism. It can be a challenge navigating sensory sensitivities, family gatherings, and winter activities for both the […]
Learn more about the services offered at the Marham ABA Centre and the benefits of the Snoezelen Room Kinark Autism Services provides high-quality, individualized services to support children and youth with autism and their families. The Markham ABA Centre is a place where children, youth, and families receive tailored support from our clinical team of […]
October is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, a time to raise awareness, increase understanding, celebrate neurodiversity, and advocate for the inclusion of individuals with autism. This month is also a great time to embrace the fall season by participating in sensory-friendly activities perfect for individuals with autism, particularly those with sensory sensitivities. Sensory Sensitivities in […]
As summer break winds down, transitioning back to school can be challenging, particularly for children with autism who thrive on consistency. During the summer, our routines drift, and we tend to stay up later, sleep in more, and stray from our regular routines. By August, it’s important to begin preparing for a smooth transition back […]
Enhancing Social Skills, Teamwork, and Emotional Growth in a Supportive Group Setting Group-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) offers numerous benefits that extend beyond individual therapy with a unique set of advantages that can enhance the learning experience of children and youth with autism. While one-on-one ABA therapy is highly effective, in a group setting, participants […]
Are you curious about how Kinark Autism Services Home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) may help your child develop new skills? Wondering how to best prepare your home, your child, and yourself for these sessions? Discover everything you need to know about session scheduling, optimizing your environment, parent/caregiver involvement, and more. Read on to learn how […]
This May, as we celebrate National Caregivers Month, we recognize that spring is known as the season for renewal, rejuvenation, and growth. It’s a time when many caregivers clean, organize, and let go of clutter both physically and mentally. For many individuals, letting go and embracing change can pose significant challenges. Fixation on maintaining the […]
May is a special month for caregivers, as it recognizes the tireless efforts of those who devote themselves to caring for loved ones. Whether it is caring for an Autistic child or youth, an aging parent, or a family member with an illness, caregivers play a vital role in our lives and our communities. This […]
Kinark offers a wide selection of customized virtual and on-site training offerings tailored for individuals in educational institutions. At Kinark, we take our role as the educators behind the educators very seriously. For over 20 years, Kinark Child and Family Services has supported the Connections for Students program, offering targeted consultative services that support the […]
In the world of special education and autism services, professionals stand at the forefront of a dynamic and ever-evolving field. Beyond the years of education and training they receive at the beginning of their careers, there is a need for continual knowledge and growth guided by the imperative to provide the best possible care to […]
Every year on April 2, World Autism Day is observed to raise awareness, acceptance, and promote inclusivity of individuals with autism. It’s a day to celebrate the unique strengths and talents of people on the autism spectrum and to advocate for a more inclusive society. If you are wondering how you can participate and make […]
March 18 to 24 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to honouring the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals with neurological differences. Communities around the world come together during this week to advocate for inclusivity, understanding, and acceptance. One of the primary goals of Neurodiversity Celebration Week is to advocate for the creation of […]
Navigating the dating world is not easy. Swiping right, communication, social cues, body language, dating etiquette – it can be overwhelming at times. Layer that with entering the dating scene as someone with an autism diagnosis, it can be very challenging for both the individual and, for young people, their parents or caregivers as well. […]
Language is a powerful mechanism that we use when understanding the world around us. The words that we use in everyday conversations have an impact on individuals, and some terms can negatively impact others. There are certain word and language choices that you can consider using when speaking about autism. This blog includes key considerations […]
February is Psychology Month in Canada. Did you know that up to 70% of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also experience mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression? Often times, children with autism are misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed because their mental health symptoms are attributed to their developmental disability. It is important […]
The winter break and holiday season is around the corner! With the transition from school to home, some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may find this change in routine difficult. It’s important to explain the changes as early as possible to help prepare your child for a new routine. How to support a smooth transition […]
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