autism - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Can Dietary Treatments for Autism Help? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/can-dietary-treatments-for-autism-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-dietary-treatments-for-autism-help Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:00:22 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13520 The great debate about dietary treatment for autism continues.  Many parents with children who have autism are moving towards a strict gluten/casein free diet.  Although this diet has not been medically proven to help with the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s), many feel that it does.  Read the following from Autism Speaks to learn more about the debate […]

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]]> Autism and the Role of Occupational Therapy https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/autism-and-the-role-of-occupational-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=autism-and-the-role-of-occupational-therapy Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:00:52 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13534 On April 2nd the world “lit it up blue” in support of World Autism Awareness Day.  It is estimated that Autism Spectrum Disorder affects over 3 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Occupational Therapy plays an important role in helping individuals living with autism.  Learn many of the ways an OT can […]

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]]> New Ontario Autism Program – Did the Government Get it Wrong? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/04/new-ontario-autism-program-did-the-government-get-it-wrong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-ontario-autism-program-did-the-government-get-it-wrong Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:00:34 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10422 According to Autism Speaks, Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. The 2012 numbers reflect a 78% increase in reported prevalence in the last 6 years.  This is a growing problem, impacting more and more families each year. With growing numbers of affected children, wait times in Ontario for assessment and […]

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]]> Occupational Therapy and Autism https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/03/occupational-therapy-and-autism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=occupational-therapy-and-autism Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:00:35 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10295 According to Autism Speaks, Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. The 2012 numbers reflect a 78% increase in reported prevalence in the last 6 years.  This is a growing problem, impacting more and more families each year. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that the signs, symptoms and severity […]

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]]> Online Autism Resources https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/01/online-autism-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-autism-resources Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:54 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9933 Check out Interacting With Autism, a fantastic resource dedicated to information about Autism or other Autism Spectrum Disorders.  

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]]> Meet The Newest Muppet https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/12/meet-the-newest-muppet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-newest-muppet Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:00:27 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9677 Sesame Street has just introduced a new character to their long-running show.  Julia, who has autism, has been introduced as part of the show’s See Amazing in All Children campaign.  Sesame Street is hoping to reduce stigma, promote inclusion and encourage conversations about Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Check out the following from Global News to learn […]

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]]> Inspired https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/10/inspired-225/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inspired-225 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:30:36 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9425 Check out the inspirational story of Connor Yates:  a young boy who’s courageous speech created awareness for autism and  inspired people around the world.

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]]> Sensory Friendly Screenings https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/04/sensory-friendly-screenings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sensory-friendly-screenings Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:00:46 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8639 Going to the movies can be a great way to spend your day or evening, however, the dark and loud environment of a typical theatre may not be suitable for many.  Autism Speaks Canada has teamed up with Cineplex to bring sensory friendly entertainment to individuals on the autism spectrum or those who require this type of environment. […]

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]]> Employment for Autistic Individuals https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/04/employment-for-autistic-individuals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=employment-for-autistic-individuals Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:00:59 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8629 In celebration of Autism Awareness Month we are thrilled to bring you this guest post from our colleague Bill Wong.  Bill is an Occupational Therapist, speaker and Autism advocate who lives and practices in California.  For more information on Bill please check out his recent Ted Talk: “Fighting On: Overcoming Autism Diagnosis.” Employment for Autistic […]

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]]> The Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet And Autism https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/04/the-gluten-freecasein-free-diet-and-autism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-gluten-freecasein-free-diet-and-autism Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:00:35 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8595 Many parents with children who have autism are moving towards a strict gluten/casein free diet.  Although this diet has not been medically proven to help with the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s), many feel that it does.  The following from Web MD discusses the pros and cons of the gluten/casein free diet and the connection to ASD’s. Web […]

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