Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a beautiful celebration filled with joy, connection, and vibrant traditions. However, the very elements that make it magical—bright decorations, the smell of sweets and incense, the loud sounds of music and fireworks, and the presence of guests—can lead to sensory overload, anxiety, and distress for individuals with autism.

If you’re hosting someone on the spectrum at Thanksgiving it shouldn’t be a challenge but a little planning can help make that person feel welcome. Start with these 7 simple steps.

Top 10 Tips for a Sensory Sensitive Halloween: A guide to Trick-or-Treating with someone on the Autism Spectrum

Discover simple, affirming strategies to unlock your child’s social superpowers and help them thrive in every situation. This post will reveal how understanding communication differences empowers us all to foster genuine connection.

As a parent, you've likely navigated a world of diagnoses, labels, and clinical language. The term "autism spectrum disorder" is standard in Western medicine, often framing a child's unique way of being through a lens of "deficits" and challenges. But what if there was another way to see it?

When children feel heard and respected, learning naturally follows. Learn the vital difference between consent and assent in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), how assent-based teaching keeps learning happy, relaxed, and engaged, and simple ways to honor your child’s voice at home

The summer can feel like a restful escape from the demands of the school year, a time of relaxed routines and fewer pressures. Yet, as the calendar pages turn and the familiar back-to-school ads fill our screens, a pit of anxiety can begin to form in the stomachs of both parents and children.

Navigating the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) doesn't have to be overwhelming. Use our complete roadmap and funding checklist to understand eligibility, register via Access OAP, track eligible services like ABA and speech therapy, and successfully submit your expense reports.

Navigating autism services can feel overwhelming. Discover a straightforward breakdown of Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding, registration steps, eligibility criteria, and eligible support services like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy.

LRCSS is thrilled to have received an OAP Workforce Capacity Grant as part that will help us address the gap in service for children ages 10 to 17 with complex needs.

Explore children’s books to help you and your children better understand autistic minds and experiences.

Autism awareness is only the first step—true acceptance comes from creating accessible spaces, listening to autistic voices, and fostering real inclusion. Learn how small changes in workplaces, schools, and communities can make a big impact.

Autism is so much more than a diagnosis. It’s a diverse spectrum. Debunk myths and explore the possibilities.

What does autism mean to you? This World Autism Awareness Day, we explore the shift from awareness to acceptance and how we can build a world where everyone can thrive. Join the conversation.

E-scooter Provider Neuron Partners With Lake Ridge Community Support Services to make E-scooters More Accessible to Neurodivergent Communities

We have some fantastic news to share with our community! Beginning July 1, 2024, the College of Psychologists will take on the regulation of Behaviour Analysts in our province. This marks a significant step forward in ensuring the highest standards of care and professionalism within Behaviour Analysis.

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.

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).

Our Executive Director, Sandie Hoskin reflects on 2023 and looks ahead to what is in store in 2024.

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