Autism

Can a blood test predict if a sibling will also have autism?

Can a blood test predict if a sibling will also have autism?

Canadian researchers are hopeful a genetic test for autism could be “one tool” to help diagnose autism earlier, but the science has a long way to go.

Wendy Glauser

Everything you need to know about autism treatment

Everything you need to know about autism treatment

From autism therapies, autism medications and autism diets, here’s everything you need to know about autism treatment and whether there’s a cure.

Arlene Karidis

Doctors should start screening for autism as early as 6 months, says CPS

Doctors should start screening for autism as early as 6 months, says CPS

The Canadian Paediatric Society hopes to shift diagnosis and care for kids with autism from specialists to community practitioners.

Lisa Kadane

How to plan for post-secondary education when your child has autism

How to plan for post-secondary education when your child has autism

Making the jump from high school to college or university is especially challenging for a student on the spectrum. Here’s how to support their transition.

Joel Yanofsky

Everything you need to know about weighted blankets

Everything you need to know about weighted blankets

Everyone wants a good night's sleep, but not everyone can get one. Weighted blankets can aid relaxation and promote a feeling of calm.

Christen Shepherd

Amy Schumer had the best comeback when asked how she'd cope if her son has autism

Amy Schumer had the best comeback when asked how she'd cope if her son has autism

Comedian Amy Schumer says she would be disappointed if son Gene Attell Fischer liked Big Bang Theory and Nascar, not if he has autism.

Amanda Naccarato

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

A new technique that analyzes kids' eye-gaze patterns might be the key to helping doctors more quickly and accurately diagnose autism.

Anita Layton

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

They can look the same, but their causes are wildly different—as are the best ways to handle them. Here's how to tell what's what.

Lisa Kadane

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

These airports want to make flying less stressful for kids with sensory sensitivities.

Valerie Howes

Could drastically changing your kid’s diet help their autism?

Could drastically changing your kid’s diet help their autism?

If your kid with autism loves starchy, sugary foods, you might want to make some changes, as there's some real science that links their diet to their behaviour.

Arlene Karidis

9 apps that help kids with autism develop new skills

9 apps that help kids with autism develop new skills

Innovative new apps and mobile technology can open doors to how kids learn.

Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

How our family copes with the realities of my son’s autism, where the victories are small and the challenges ever-changing.

Lisa Kadane

Why my son’s pool party made me choke up

Why my son’s pool party made me choke up

Most parents don’t think twice about their kid’s friends dropping by at their house. But as the parent of a teen on the spectrum, I think about it a lot.

Lisa Beach

How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

The Ontario Autism Program gives families a lump sum of cash based on age and income. This criteria unfortunately ignores a child’s actual needs.

Janet McLaughlin

Having autism made me a better mother

Having autism made me a better mother

Laura James only learned that she had autism at the age of 45, after her kids were grown. But in many ways it helped—rather than hurt—her ability to parent.

Laura James

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

Meds, picky eating and fewer opportunities to join in organized sports can lead to weight issues for kids with autism. Here’s how to help.

Valerie Howes

Sensitive Santa is coming to town—in a Canadian city near you

Sensitive Santa is coming to town—in a Canadian city near you

Kids with autism and other sensory sensitivities don't have to miss out on meeting with Santa. Here's where they can still meet a Sensitive Santa in 2018.

Today's Parent

My son's special needs saved my marriage

My son's special needs saved my marriage

The daily struggles of raising a child with special needs can put a strain on the best of relationships. But, for us, it made our marriage stronger.

Alexandra Samuel

How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

The right ABA therapist needs to be both qualified and a good fit for your whole family. Here's how to find one that suits your child's needs

Joel Yanofsky

4 ways to help kids with autism have great playdates

4 ways to help kids with autism have great playdates

It’s a myth that kids with autism don’t want to play with other kids, but sometimes they need a little support with their social lives.

Joel Yanofsky

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