May is recognized across Canada as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health concerns affect autistic children, parents, caregivers, and families in profound ways. For autistic children especially, mental health is...
April is Autism Awareness Month. For many families and supporters connected to Children’s Autism Services, autism is not something you are just learning about; You already know what autism is....
Sleep Awareness Week (March 9–15) is a meaningful reminder of how essential rest is for the emotional and physiological well being of all children, especially autistic children. Sleep is not...
February often inspires us to think about love; how we express it, how we receive it, and how we build it into our daily lives. For Autistic children, one of...
Executive functioning is a set of brain skills that help us manage daily life. These skills include starting tasks, staying focused, remembering instructions, managing emotions, shifting between activities, and stopping...
Gift giving is often wrapped in excitement, tradition, and big expectations. For many Autistic children however, this experience can feel complicated. The anticipation, the element of surprise, the sensory input...
As the days grow shorter and the pace of life starts to shift, November invites us to slow down and reflect. Reflection is not just about looking back; it’s about...
It’s easy to think that learning happens when a child is paying attention, sitting still, or following instructions. However, at Children’s Autism Services, we know learning starts well before any...
The first days of school are filled with newness; fresh supplies, exciting classrooms, and plenty of first impressions. However, as the weeks pass, many families begin to notice a shift....
As the last days of summer wind down and school supply lists start to fill your kitchen counter, the back-to-school transition can feel like a whirlwind. For families raising Autistic...
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