On Monday, January 15, 2024, local MPP Lorne Coe met with representatives from Lake Ridge Community Support Services to hear from them about the impact that a $549,400 Grow grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has had.
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Today, let's dive into a topic that might seem a bit like the warm-up act before the main event but, trust me, it's the real star of the show - Pairing and Rapport Building in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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Our Executive Director, Sandie Hoskin reflects on 2023 and looks ahead to what is in store in 2024.
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At the end of every calendar year, we gather to celebrate what we accomplished and honour those among us who not only met but exceeded expectations
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Sensory Santa, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa” is an opportunity for children with autism and/or sensory processing disorder to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment.
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Everyone wants to accomplish their goals efficiently but there are some parts of the process that can’t be bypassed. Especially when it comes to supporting autistic kids and those with intellectual disabilities.
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Explore the 3 step process to identify and help your autistic child handle bullying.
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A step-by-step guide for reducing anxiety and stress through box breathing and breaking down why it works so well.
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MPP, Lorne Coe and Executive Director Sandie Hoskin on Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) recognized the $26,900 Grant provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation allowing LRCSS to make some much-needed facility improvements.
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These 4 tools used by ABA practitioners can help parents, caregivers and educators help autistic kids transition back-to-school with ease.
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A big thank you to Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous grant, which has enabled us to embark on an exciting renovation project to revitalize our washroom facilities. Read more about the renovations here.
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All the sights, sounds and commotion of Canada Day can be overwhelming to children on the spectrum, especially if they have sensory concerns. Try these 4 easy activities to give them a wonderfully enjoyable Canada Day experience.
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Effective Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 our agency will be moving to a ‘mask-friendly’ environment which means staff and visitors will have a personal choice regarding whether they would like to wear a mask. Masks will continue to be available at our entrances for everyone.
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Looking for ways to introduce your child to autism? To expand how they perceive their classmate or sibling. Here are three books that can teach children about autism.
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3 powerful documentaries/films that will change the way you view autism and individuals on the spectrum.
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Here are three books you should invest in to broaden your understanding of autism and the perspectives of those living with autism.
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Expanding our knowledge about autism, gaining insight from autistic voices and spending time in this vibrant community are one of the best ways to understand it better. Here are some events that span everything from celebrations to information-rich conferences you can participate in to get to know the autistic community.
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Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate and promote acceptance and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It takes place every April, and its purpose is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by autistic individuals, while also highlighting the unique strengths and talents that autistic people can bring to the world.
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The United Nations World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day observed on April 2nd every year to raise awareness about autism.
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This brief message from our Executive Director, Sandie Hoskin touches reviews OAP news, COVID-19 and Fundraising as we look ahead to the new year.
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