This week, researchers published the hopeful findings that, even after age 4, many nonverbal children with autism eventually develop language. For good reason, families, teachers and others want to know how they can promote language development in nonverbal children or teenagers with autism. The good news is that research has produced a number of effective …
April 13, 2011, Vancouver BC – The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is the operator of the new Creekside Child Development Centre (CDC) at Creekside Community Recreation Centre. Located in the Olympic Legacy Building, Creekside Child Development Centre will open its doors on May 2nd to children ages between 6 months to 5 years old. Preschool …
By Ted Chernecki and Peter Meiszner Global News During weather like this, you might be thinking about donating some of your old clothes to help keep the less fortunate warm. Maybe there’s a donation bin where you shop that keeps reminding you. But there’s something you should know about some of those bins. It turns …
We are pleased to see the recent press release from the Competition Bureau on for-profit donation bins. We want to encourage informed decisions when it comes to donating to bins as the choice does affect our programs and services we offer for individuals with developmental disabilities. Find a copy below or follow this link for …
Mark your calendars, Sunday Sept 7th is National Clean Out Your Garage Day! The perfect start to the Fall. If the photo below makes you cringe and reminiscent of a garage you know, don’t worry, we are here to help. For most families, the garage’s primary purpose, a home for your car, naturally serves double-duty …
Eating is a multi-sensory activity. It doesn’t just involve taste, but textures, consistencies, temperature, and the list goes on. Most individuals with autism have sensory problems, making them prone to being a “picky eater”. Studies show that kids with autism are five times more likely to have issues when it comes to mealtime. The good …
We love this article because it reminds us to treat everyone with respect, dignity and equally regardless of where they are from and who they are. Stay informed and educated. Parents with special needs children are the same as parents with typical children, they all strive to provide their children a life filled with endless …
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