Children's Autism Services of Edmonton is a local, non-profit oranization aimed to support families and children with ASD. This organization provides treatment and strategies for children at every age and supports families in helping them cope and prepare for the future.
I'm sure many of you have heard or seen of Autism Speaks, based out of the United States, did you know they have a Canadian site as well? I have used this website many times as I have worked with a few families who have children with ASD. Autism Speaks Canada is an excellent resource for parents with children who think they may have ASD, or
have recently been diagnosed. Autism Speaks includes videos on talking to parents about autism, educating other students and strategies for working with students with ASD.
Here is a link to a brochure -an example of one of the many great resources found online. It outlines childhood development with simple indicators that can help give parents and early childhood educators a general idea of the changes you can expect as they grow.
Click here to look at the Early Childhood Milestone Map.
Similar to Autism is Aspergers Syndrome, another type of Pervasive Development Disorder, that effects a persons social functioning. For example, they may not be able to recognize social cues very well, such as body language or personal space. In working with families who had children with Aspergers I found this article from Canadian living on Aspergers very helpful: http://www.canadianliving.com/family/parenting/aspergers_disorder_tips_for_parents_and_teachers.php
Don't forget: If you know one child with Autism. You know ONE child with Autism. Don't assume that because you have taught or know a child with Autism that you know everything about it. It is a very unique and varying spectrum disorder. :)
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