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Mental Health and Autism video series
Latest videos, + 4 more new videos. Part of the Online Mental Health & Autism Project.
Mental Health in Post-Secondary Education: What is It Like for Students with ASD and What Does the Research Say? - Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal Girls and Women with Eating Disorders – Dr. Christopher Gillberg Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Wellness of Teenage Girls and Women with ASD – Dori Zener
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Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Wellness of Teenage Girls and Women with ASD
Girls and women with autism are often hard to identify due to their polished rote social skills and internalized ASD characteristics. This presentation discusses clinical techniques to help support girls and women on the spectrum.
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If you are in Chilliwack or Surrey you may be interested in this upcoming “Night to Shine” event for people aged 14 and up who have disabilities.
WATCH: Giving the special needs community a Night to Shine - Surrey Now-Leader
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Global event offers people with special needs a full prom experience in Chilliwack, Surrey
I do not like this idea in my mind this is a form of crisprperation it is used as a form to make non disabled people feel all warm and fuzzy about themselves this does not promote good inclusion it only promote segregation
“Kate wants to spread awareness about inclusion for people with disabilities and that is what she has done from the very start.”
Model with Down syndrome is major cosmetic brand's latest ambassador
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Kate Grant isn't letting Down syndrome hinder her dreams.A new cafe in Ottawa is employing autistic people, including non-verbal people, and teaching them job skills. And when the cafe is closed, it becomes a centre with activities and programs for those on the spectrum.
'It just gives me hope': People on autism spectrum help run café | CBC News
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The Owl Café and Meeting Place, which opened Monday, is one of Ottawa's only social enterprises that specifically hires and trains staff and interns on the autism spectrum&peri...
How much are the staff with disabilities paid?
Maria Louise
Sounds like a great place.
Jordan I am thrilled by this. So inspiring to see this happening. Sharon Ure Edwards
Wonderful idea!😀
Special Needs Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
View Community Events自閉症社區訓練協會 | ACT in Chinese
ACT 自閉症社區訓練協會，
是加拿大卑詩省內針對家有自閉症兒童的家庭提供諮詢及轉介服務的非營利機構。
ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
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