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.