by Christine on June 29, 2011
Mainstreaming is a somewhat old-fashioned term (the newer term is “inclusion”). When the term mainstreaming is used, it generally describes a setting in which your child is part of a typical classroom with minimal extra support. Some accommodations may be in place, but in general your child is expected to be able to behave appropriately [...]
by Christine on June 28, 2011
As with so much in the world of autism, the definition of a good educational program depends upon the needs of the individual child. Thus, while there are certain elements that are likely to be positive for any child with autism, the bottom line is all about your child’s individual strengths and challenges, and whether [...]
by admin on April 13, 2011
The search for a missing three-year-old autistic boy in Laval, Que., is shining a light on the unique struggle parents of autistic children go through to keep their children safe. The story of Adam Benhamma’s disappearance near the icy Mille-Iles River in Quebec is bringing back terrible memories for Veronica Fraser, whose autistic son James [...]
