Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a significant impact on a child's experience at school. A student may appear distracted, oppositional, perfectionistic, slow to complete work, frequently leave the classroom, ask the same question repeatedly, or spend significant amounts of time washing their hands, checking their work, or completing routines. What can look like a behavioural problem may actually be an attempt to manage intense anxiety or uncertainty associated wit

Many parents wrestle with the question of whether, when, and how to tell their child about an autism diagnosis (or any developmental or mental health diagnosis actually!). What we know from research and lived experience offers an important perspective: children benefit from understanding themselves in ways that are honest, supportive, and developmentally appropriate.

A smoother back-to-school transition starts before the first day. Discover simple ways to rebuild routines, confidence, and independence for a successful school year.

AAC gives children another way to communicate while speech develops. Learn what AAC is, who it can support, and how it helps children express themselves with confidence.

When many people think about feeding difficulties, they picture “picky eating.” But for children and teens with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), the experience goes far beyond food preferences.

When people hear the term obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they often think about handwashing, neatness, or being “super organized.” But OCD is much more than that. At its core, OCD is often a doubt disorder. It is a condition where the brain gets stuck questioning things that other brains might let pass by. A child with OCD is not “being difficult,” “attention seeking,” or “overreacting.” Their brain is sending them confusing signals that feel very real, urgent, and imp

For many Canadian parents, advocacy is a second full-time job. Over time, that constant pressure can lead to advocacy burnout, an exhaustion that’s real, common, and often unspoken.

Wrap-around care for autistic youth: learn how individualized, neuroaffirming therapies support communication, development, and family well-being.

Struggling with focus, big emotions, or constant movement? Heavy work is a simple, play-based strategy occupational therapists use to help children feel calmer, more regulated, and ready to learn. Learn how to use heavy work in everyday routines at home.

An Autism Identity Sorting Deck helps autistic children explore their experiences, strengths, and needs in a gentle, neuroaffirming way—supporting self-understanding and confidence without pressure.