autism spectrum disorder

aTypical Town: The most autism-friendly place in Canada
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aTypical Town: The most autism-friendly place in Canada

This tiny town in Newfoundland has become the best place in Canada to raise kids with autism. This is how they did it.

Today's Parent

Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?
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Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?

Applied Behaviour Analysis is widely used and funded across Canada, but some people with autism spectrum disorder say it causes lasting trauma.

Raina Delisle

8 minutes
An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon
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An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon

A promising new diagnostic tool could make it possible to screen babies for ASD, so they can receive offer earlier interventions.

Arlene Karidis

4 minutes
Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack
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Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack

Alek Minassian possibly had ASD—but that would not explain the violent crimes he was charged with. Such speculation leaves autism families vulnerable.

Valerie Howes

3 minutes
How the Mark Zuckerberg backlash is for people who’re #ActuallyAutistic
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How the Mark Zuckerberg backlash is for people who’re #ActuallyAutistic

As a Facebook user I’m furious at Mark Zuckerberg. As an autism mom, I’m furious at the people mocking him.

Alexandra Samuel

4 minutes
12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love
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12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love

These airports, attractions, cruises, resorts and destinations go the extra mile for kids with autism and other special needs.

Lisa Kadane

6 minutes
Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one
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Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one

Little Lucas Warren’s win is a heartening moment for people living with disabilities. But it’s also a reminder that we’ve got a diversity-casting problem.

Katie Underwood, Chatelaine

3 minutes
Early research shows promise for new autism drug
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Early research shows promise for new autism drug

Researchers are hopeful about a medication under development to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Arlene Karidis

3 minutes
8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation
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8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

Travelling with a child on the spectrum can be daunting, but a little extra preparation will make things go smoother for the whole family.

Joel Yanofsky

4 minutes
How to help your non-verbal child communicate
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How to help your non-verbal child communicate

When speech doesn’t come easily, your nonverbal child can use other high- and low-tech tools and strategies to get their message across.

Arlene Karidis

7 minutes
10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism
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10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone mentions their kid has ASD—these pointers will help keep your autism talk on track.

Joel Yanofsky

4 minutes
Blood tests just got less scary for kids with autism
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Blood tests just got less scary for kids with autism

The Lifelabs Autism Program launches with tools and techniques to take the stress out of blood tests for kids with autism

Valerie Howes

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