Growing up as a child, I recall many social excursions with my family. Activities such as concerts, picnics, vacations and Sunday bowling, I always had something to look forward to. After all, children deserve fun outings instead of staying home and relying on meaningless technological entertainment (i.e. video games). Aside from planning family events and […]
Author Archives: Melissa
Most parents probably cringe at the thought of their babies growing up and entering the challenging world of adolescence. However, it’s also reality. Our children will eventually grow up, and move on from the nest and into the world of independence, combined with finding their own economic and marital status. Dating and entering into a […]
As I approach my third trimester in my pregnancy, I begin to think about my upcoming role as a “new mother”. From bathing, to changing diapers and endless sleepless nights, these are some of the challenges that I will soon face. Learning about the various eating/feeding patterns that I will introduce to my child will […]
When it comes to finding a suitable camp for children with Autism, it can become a very daunting task for parents. Several questions can come to mind such as; will my child have fun? Is this a safe environment? How trained are the staff? Here at The Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre, we have a […]
Everyday we wake up, brush our teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, and begin our busy day of work. Sometimes our daily routine can flow at a regular pace, with all of our expectations reaching completion, while at other times we can hit a “road block”. An unexpected change may occur (i.e. traffic on the 401, […]
The world of literacy for children can be filled with endless possibilities when learning how to read, speak and write. Children with Autism may not necessarily acquire and develop early literacy skills as the typical population, but who isn’t to say that they can’t gain anything at all? The coolest thing about being on the […]