Insights and updates for families.

# Making the Return to School a Positive Experience This is being written as the dregs of yet another storm passes through Ottawa; the heat has shifted and we are sitting at a cool 17 degrees. Pa

# Heavy Work, Happy Kids: Unlocking Calm & Focus At Home **_What is “heavy work”?_** Heavy work is any task or activity that involves heavy resistance for the muscles and joints, includi

# Swim Safety As we transition from a rainy spring to warm summer months, there is a lot to look forward to! Whether your family prefers backyard barbecues, spending time at the beach or swimming i

# Autism Awareness Month: How to create accepting and inclusive spaces **April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month!** At ACT, we strive to create a neurodiversity-affirm

# Black History Month: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the richness, history and cultural contributions of Black indiv

# Pretend Play & Communication Development ### Building, Joining and Expanding Your Child's Play **What is Pretend Play?** When it comes to childhood

# Tips for a Successful Halloween for Neurodivergent Children Halloween can be an exciting time of year for families who celebrate. While the costumes, colours and candy can be lots of fun, for neu

# Strategies to Support Your Child's Sleep Sleep problems can be considered a skill deficit that is common, especially in children and youth with developmental disabilities. Sleep problems (difficu

# CO-REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS _Co-regulation can be defined as an interpersonal process in which participants continuously adjust their interactions in a coordinated pattern to co-crea

# Supporting Neurodiversity at Home and Beyond Home is the place where we can all feel comfortable being ourselves. There are many ways you can hel