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Transitioning Back to School: A Behavioural Therapist's Guide for Families
3 min

Spark Staff
The end of summer brings a familiar mix of excitement and unease, for kids and parents alike. New teachers, new routines, and the return of early alarms can be a lot to adjust to all at once. From a behavioural therapist's perspective, transitions go more smoothly when we prepare children...

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Summer Structure & Routine for Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide to a Calmer Season
4 min
1

Spark Staff
Summer can feel like a gift: no school bells, no homework, no rushed mornings. But for many families raising children with autism, the long unstructured days can also bring a wave of challenges. More meltdowns. More anxiety. More "I don't know what to do" moments. Sound familiar?
The good news? A...

Community Support
Tips and Tricks for an Autism-Friendly Halloween
3 min
1

Teena Mehta Aziz
Halloween is just around the corner, and this is typically an exciting evening full of spooky adventures! For most kids, dressing up, playing tricks, and filling up on candy can be a high point of the experience. Who wouldn't love that, right? Unfortunately, some children with special needs may find...

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Accepting Autism: How to Move Beyond “Awareness”
6 min
3

Sydney Chasty
“Autism” is a word that everyone has heard, but how many people understand what it means? Because it isn’t just one thing, and it looks different from one person to the next, many people find it difficult to describe.
In the past, April has been celebrated as Autism Awareness Month. However,...
