It can be hard when friends at school or strangers you pass on the street don’t understand autism or know what it’s like to have a sibling with special needs. Do you get frustrated, sad or worried about what others think, do you feel alone or misunderstood? Share your feelings and experiences with other youth […]
Living with a brother or sister who has autism has rewards and challenges. You might have a lot of questions about autism or have a lot of feelings about living with a sibling with special needs. Here’s your opportunity to chat and do activities with other youth who ‘get it’ and may have some of […]
Living with a brother or sister who has autism has rewards and challenges. You might have a lot of questions about autism or have a lot of feelings about living with a sibling with special needs. Here’s your opportunity to chat and do activities with other youth who ‘get it’ and may have some of […]
Do you ever look back on your journey as a parent of a child with autism and think about how much you’ve learned and grown? Do you wish you could share your hard-earned lessons with other parents? Let’s take some time to share our stories, advice and messages of hope with other parents.
It can be challenging to stay consistent with a child’s routine when their parents and/or caregivers live apart. Let’s talk about how to maximize the benefits of your family’s living arrangements and problem solve some of the obstacles.
It can be challenging to stay consistent with a child’s routine when their parents and/or caregivers live apart. Let’s talk about how to maximize the benefits of your family’s living arrangements and problem solve some of the obstacles.
With or without an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, adolescence can be a difficult time and parenting a teenager can be especially challenging. Come and share what has worked for you and your teen, lessons you’ve learned and find a resolution to challenges you are currently facing.
Children with autism often struggle with emotional regulation. Seeing your child in distress – whether it be an angry meltdown, tears of sadness, or constant worries – is hard! Come chat with other parents and our psychologist about how to cope when your child has autism and mental health challenges.
It can be hard to connect with other parents who do not have a child with special needs, even with other parents we consider a friend. It can be even harder when strangers we pass on the street or in the grocery store look at us and our children with judgment. There may be times […]
For many families, receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Do you have questions about the journey ahead for your family? Come meet with other parents who are also starting this new chapter in their family’s life to ask question and share your feelings.
For many families, receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Do you have questions about the journey ahead for your family? Come meet with other parents who are also starting this new chapter in their family’s life to ask question and share your feelings.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child (2 – 18 years old) who is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Are you looking for services and information to support your child’s needs? Our Service Navigation team is here to help! Kinark’s Ask a Service Navigator sessions support families by answering the questions […]
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child (2 – 18 years old) who is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Are you looking for services and information to support your child’s needs? Our Service Navigation team is here to help! Kinark’s Ask a Service Navigator sessions support families by answering the questions […]
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child (2 – 18 years old) who is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Are you looking for services and information to support your child’s needs? Our Service Navigation team is here to help! Kinark’s Ask a Service Navigator sessions support families by answering the questions […]
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child (2 – 18 years old) who is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Are you looking for services and information to support your child’s needs? Our Service Navigation team is here to help! Kinark’s Ask a Service Navigator sessions support families by answering the questions […]
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