Lisa Smith, a mother of seven children, two with special needs, shares 12 things that she would tell her son teachers in grade school if she could go back in time.

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Autism Speaks Canada is partnering with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Samsung to better understand the use of technology in children and youth with ASD. Take the survey today!

Click below to take the survey, www.autismspeaks.ca/TechnologySurvey

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"He is not the easiest kid to teach, but I hope you will give him a chance."

Kids are back in school this coming Tuesday, Mandy Farmer shares her open letter to new teachers that may be teaching her son with autism.

Read more: www.autismspeaks.ca/DearNewTeachers

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We want to share some facts about autism with you.

Did you know, to date, research using the MSSNG genomic database has identified 61 genetic variations that affect autism risk. Eighty percent of the 61 gene variations discovered through MSSNG affect biochemical pathways that have clear potential as targets for future medicines.

Learn more: https://www.mss.ng/

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This orientation session will provide an overview of supports and services bring offered by Kerry’s Place in the East Region. Participants will be able to identify next steps in accessing the…

Helping Children And Youth With Complex Needs Achieve Better Life Outcomes

Are you excited for Ontario Science Centre Sensory Friendly Saturday Sept 7th! We are too!! On these Saturdays—and for any other visit —you get a chance to walk in your own shoes in advance. Prepare for your visit with this social story: https://buff.ly/31S5aCK ... See more

Looking for updates? Here are the OAP Advisory Panel meeting summaries from July 11th, July 24th & 25th, August 8th & 9th, and August 13th.

Temple Grandin has been at the forefront of autism awareness for the past 50 years. She has seen autism unfold from an unknown to a much better recognized diagnosis, yet she is keenly aware that gaps in understanding and unfulfilled priorities remain. This issue of Autism Spectrum News is themed “... ... See more

Yesterday, Government of Canada Announces New Support for Canadians Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Those Who Care for Them. Read the full release here: https://buff.ly/30kgLdj