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Travelling With an Autistic Child : Your Rights and Supports
Traveling with an autistic child can be a joyful experience—with 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


Presumed Competence: Why It Matters
What if people assumed you couldn’t 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


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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![✨ Gifted doesn’t always look like straight A’s.
Many gifted children **don’t excel academically** in the way people expect, and that doesn’t 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 child’s mind moves faster or differently than the system around them, school performance alone doesn’t tell the full story.
A child can struggle with grades **and** still be highly gifted. Both things can be true. 🌱
Understanding the *whole child* matters more than a report card.
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![No child is ever a *waste of space.*
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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