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Travelling With an Autistic Child : Your Rights and Supports
Traveling with an autistic child can be a joyful experienceâwith the right tools and supports in place. From Canada's "One Person, One Fare" policy to quiet rooms at major airports and the discreet Sunflower Lanyard, this blog covers essential travel tips, national supports, and sensory-friendly strategies to help your family journey with greater comfort, confidence, and ease.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Jun 18, 20254 min read
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Your Child Has Started MedicationâNow What?
Starting a new medication is just the beginning. Learn how to track changes, spot side effects, and work with your childâs provider to make informed decisions.

Lindsay Picard
May 28, 20253 min read
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Funding Options for Clinical Services & Programs: A Guide for Families
The cost of therapy, equipment, and respite care can add up fastâbut Ontario offers funding to help. Learn about key programs & how we can h

Abbie Cameron
May 12, 20253 min read
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Presumed Competence: Why It Matters
What if people assumed you couldnât before you even tried? Presuming competence opens doors to inclusion, growth, and true support.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Apr 21, 20254 min read
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Helping Autistic Youth Embrace Their Authentic Selves
Discover the power of fostering a positive autistic self-identity! In this blog, we explore how embracing autism as a unique strengthârather than something to be fixedâbuilds confidence and resilience. Learn practical ways parents can nurture self-awareness, self-acceptance, and celebrate their child's strengths, empowering them to thrive.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Apr 14, 20256 min read
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Inclusion Theatre in Schools: Performative vs. Meaningful Change
Is your childâs school truly inclusive or just putting on a show? Learn the difference between real inclusion and âinclusion theatre'.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Mar 31, 20254 min read
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Understanding Interoception: The Hidden Sense That Shapes Emotions, Body Awareness, and Regulation
This blog explores interoception, the hidden sense that helps kids recognize emotions and body signals.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Mar 24, 20255 min read
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When "Good Enough" Never Feels Good Enough: Understanding Perfectionism in Kids
This blog explores the signs, causes, and hidden downsides of perfectionismâand, most importantly, how parents can support perfectionism.

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
Mar 10, 20253 min read
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Helping Kids with School Anxiety
School anxiety can be difficult for both children and parents. Learn why students might suffer with school anxiety and how to support them.

Sarah Breckenridge
Feb 5, 20254 min read
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![⨠Gifted doesnât always look like straight Aâs.
Many gifted children **donât excel academically** in the way people expect, and that doesnât make them any less gifted.
Giftedness can show up as deep curiosity, intense emotions, creative thinking, big questions, asynchronous development, or boredom in traditional classrooms. When a childâs mind moves faster or differently than the system around them, school performance alone doesnât tell the full story.
A child can struggle with grades **and** still be highly gifted. Both things can be true. đą
Understanding the *whole child* matters more than a report card.
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When an adult uses words like that, the harm can last far beyond the moment. Children internalize the messages they hear, especially from the adults meant to protect and guide them. Words can shape self-worth, safety, and identity.
Accountability matters. Repair matters. Creating environments where children are spoken to with dignity and respect is not optional. It is foundational.
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