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Autism and siblings
Once again thank you to The Toronto Star for publishing another inspirational and heartwarming story. As a therapist, it is important to remember the impact that a child with special needs has not only on the parents but the family as a whole. The author of the...
Great activity for core and balance!
This video regarding a pilot gym class program called Riglet was posted on my facebook page today. What a great idea for working on core and balance - snowboarding skills! What I love about the video is that it speaks to the need of physical activity to improve...
Meaningful Activities for a meaningful life!
My husband has told me that I need to stop reading the Toronto Star on the weekend. There is always at least one article that reduces me into happy tears. This weekend was no exception when I read this article about an adult with Autism who has found meaningful work...
“ADHD as a difference in cognition, not a disorder…: Stephen Tonti”
This TED talk by Stephen Tonti not only shares a supportive approach to learning for children with cognitive differences, but it also, in my professional opinion, shares the foundation for how all Occupational Therapists and Educators should teach. Every child learns...
A child’s potential
This video shows what hard work, determination, love, and support can accomplish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX-xToQI34I