School’s Out! Helping Your Child Transition Into Summer
Another school year has come and gone. The final weeks of the school year often bring excitement, celebrations, and anticipation. While many families look forward to summer break, the end...
Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Autism
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...
Moving from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance
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, Regulation, and Well-Being
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...
Love as Emotional Regulation: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional World
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, Stress, and What Actually Helps
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 and Autism
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...
The Power of Reflection
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...
Why Emotional Regulation Comes Before Learning
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...
Finding Your Child’s Rhythm: Adjusting to School After the First Weeks
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....