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Thanksgiving Analysis, Autism: Understanding the Holiday’s Impact on ASD Individuals
Written with the help of AI. Thanksgiving is a time-honoured tradition celebrated with family and friends, involving a feast, gratitude, and togetherness. For individuals with autism and their loved ones, navigating the holiday can present unique challenges, such as sensory overload, changes in routine, and social expectations. By understanding these factors, creating an autism-friendly environment,…
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What Skills Single Parents Bring to the Workplace: Unstoppable Jugglers in Action
As a single parent, you might think that juggling family and work commitments is a Herculean task. But have you ever considered the exceptional skills you’ve acquired through this balancing act? Your unique experiences as a solo superhero can actually translate into valuable assets for your workplace. There were over 10 million families in Canada…
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The Hidden Crisis: Autism and Relational Bullying
This is why it’s so important we start having honest conversations about bullying and its effects in our schools – especially regarding autistic girls. We need to create safe learning environments that are aware of these dynamics and how to prevent them in the first place.
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Pathological Demand Avoidance and Autism: A Quick Primer
PDA stands for pathological demand avoidance. It’s a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PDA involves an extreme avoidance of everyday demands, often driven by high levels of anxiety.
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Where Did I Go? Psychological Effects of Being a Single Mother
Back in Februrary, a commercial for Go RVing Canada appeared on our screens, prompting people to “Find their wildhood.” I’m sure you’ve seen the spot, but in case you haven’t, you can check it out for yourselves. The story tells of a man searching for more than the stressful, monotonous, grind of our modern existence.…
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A Dance Recital Like No Other
I won’t ever take something like watching a dance recital from the audience for granted again. I’ll tell you why.
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