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Sensory-Friendly Fall Activities to Celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

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 […]

ABA Strategies for Transitioning Back to School

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 […]

Embracing the Benefits of Group-Based ABA Services

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 […]

How Home-based ABA Services Work: A Guide for Families 

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 […]

Celebrating Caregivers: Let Go and Practice Mindfulness

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 […]

Celebrating Caregivers: The Importance of Self-Care

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 […]

5 Ways to Celebrate World Autism Day

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 […]

Celebrating Neurodiversity: Embracing Differences, Empowering Minds

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 […]

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