Canada

Canadian School Trains Parents and Teachers on Autism Intervention

The Northwest School Division in Saskatchewan, Canada, began training parents, teachers, and others who work on a daily basis with children on the autism spectrum.

School in Canada Works to Correct Cognitive Difficulties

The Arrowsmith Program founded in Canada in 1978 by Barbara Arrowsmith Young, uses specific cognitive exercises as therapy for children with autism.

Brief Report: Pilot Investigation of Service Receipt by Young Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders McLennan, J.; Huculaka, S.; Sheehan, D. , J Autism Dev Disord, Volume 38, Issue 6, p.1192-1196, (2008) Layperson Summary

Students with Autism Plan for Independence

Planning for Independence (PIP) is a program in Canada to teach life long skills to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Palmtop Helps Non-Verbal Kids Communicate

A portable computer weighing about a pound fits into Kayle Coutie's palm and allows the non-verbal child with autism the chance to communicate.

Parents Use Online Therapy Program to Plan Education & Therapy

AutismPro, developed by a Canadian company, provides an online resource for parents to plan individual education programs and other therapies for their children with autism.

Autistic Artists Shine at Spectrum Art Show

Kerry's Place Autism Services in Canada, has organized the third annual Spectrum Art Show. 

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