Over the past week, Autism intervention has been a hot topic of discussion in the news and media. Due to the recent changes in Government funding, Autism services of Ontario have been drastically altered.The ministry has made a change to increase Autism funding in Ontario by $333 million dollars over the next 5 years. The […]
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“Remember: a disability descriptor is simply a medical diagnosis; People First Language respectfully puts the person before the disability; and a person with a disability is more like people without disabilities than different!” –National Inclusion Project I was so excited to watch that video from The Ellen Show of a young adult with Autism who […]
There is a mountain of snow outside today! Some of you are at work, some shovelling their driveways, and some spending time at home with your kids. Now, if you are a KID – you are likely shouting from the rooftop today that you can stay in your PJ’s that little bit longer, tobogganing seems […]
My son has severe ADHD, and yes he is on medication. I am going to guess that over half of the people who just read that statement gasped, judged and silently said to themselves “I would never medicate my child”. I used to be one of those people. I used to judge and silently condemn […]
I love teaching because I have the power to make learning fun. I can be as creative as I want and I can choose what activities we do as long as I adhere to the Ontario Curriculum. Recently, our class has been spicing up our morning routine by learning via game shows! Perhaps I should […]
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 […]
When Daniel was first diagnosed with autism I had no idea what that meant, I only knew that it was going to change our lives forever. What I didn’t know at the time was how difficult the journey was going to be. From therapy, to behaviours, to schooling, to making friends, to childhood experiences, I […]
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 […]
Camping. Inclusion. Two of my very favourite worlds have collided. I am thankful to say I have spent a fair amount of time putting my energy into both of these areas. Do I ever LOVE camp! (as an understatement) Here are 5 reasons why I do: It is BUCKETS of fun! (that is correct- buckets!) […]