The Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism
7365 Martin Grove Road L4L 9E4 Woodbridge, ON, Canada

#TransitioningTogether is an eight-week online program to help #teenagers with #ASD, and their parent(s), plan their future after #secondaryschool. For the first time in Canada, Transitioning Together will be delivered by locally trained professionals!

Happy Family Day, friends! #HappyFamilyDay2021 #ShiningThroughCentre

Wishing you all the love your heart can hold! #HappyValentinesDay2021 #ShiningThroughCentre

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The Autism Research Institute is holding a webinar on "Children, Anxiety and ASD in the pandemic era" tomorrow (January 6). To register, visit: https://www.autism.org/children-anxiety-asd-pandemic/

****UPDATE**** "Starting in March, Ontario will begin offering core clinical services for children in the Ontario Autism Program. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports based on the child's individual needs." https://news.ontario.ca//new-core-services-for-children-in

Check out Shining Through's first Newsletter in 2021! https://mailchi.mp/8afc5bbf63f0/stcjanuarynewsletter

Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, will make an announcement about supports for children and youth on the autism spectrum today at 10 am: https://news.ontario.ca//minister-smith-to-make-an-announc

Hello 2021! #HappyNewYear #Hello2021 #NewBeginnings... #ShiningThroughCentre See more

Dell Technologies launched their Autism Hiring Program three years ago to increase the lower employment rates, and lower the higher social isolation rates, that people with autism face. Since its launch, it has been very successful in helping individuals on the autism spectrum find employment outside of the traditional interview process. http://ow.ly/HzKl50CWpJq

During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have...like our support from you. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

"I know there are other kids out there who have the same battle, who have the same issue of people saying, 'you have a disability, you're not going to achieve this,' and I want to be that voice that I never had." http://ow.ly/huMK50CpumK

Happy World Kindness Day Friends! #worldkindnessday #kindnessisfree #kindnessmatters Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most under-rated agent of human change.

The March Break Reimbursement Fund application is now open until January 22, 2021. Visit below for more information: https://www.autismontario.com/marchbreak

What’s your happy place? For Jackson it’s Lowe’s! http://ow.ly/m2Ey50Cj0Pr

For those who enjoy writing letters or drawing, consider sending a card to Carson in AB! #ASD #autism #community #snailmailrevolution

"Like many adult women, my diagnosis came through the diagnosis of my child." http://ow.ly/fctV50ChG31

The Holidays are approaching and Ontario is all aglow with magical lights! The GTA has illuminations set to start this month in Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Scarborough, and Mississauga (Toronto Pearson). Check out the full list, and ticket information, below:... https://www.todocanada.ca/places-see-magical-christmas-lig/ See more

We're Hiring! Shining Through is looking for Instructor Therapists to join our awesome team. For more information please visit: ... http://ow.ly/C5ga50CfnUZ

The Holidays started early for us at Shining Through. Thank you to Toys"R"Us Canada at Vaughan Mills for their amazing toys donation!

#FeelGoodFriday - a story to make you smile #ASD #autism #firstwords http://ow.ly/hts150CczXg

Face mask wearing tips for children with ASD https://fox59.com//face-mask-wearing-tips-for-children-wi/ #ASD #Autism #facemask #wearingfacemask

The Sleep Clinic is designed to support parents of children who experience sleep issues. Contact Kalyana Supports Systems for evidence based strategies to sleep problems. #ASD #sleepclinic #autism

Ontario Reaffirms Commitment to Doubling Funding for Autism Services Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-reaffirms-commitment-to-d #ASD #OAPFunding #AutisminOntario

Here is an educational article about anxiety. People experience anxiety in different ways and Self-care is an important way to help regulate anxiety. https://www.ctnsy.ca//Stories/2020/Anxiety-Lives-Here.aspx

Five years after Sesame Street put its focus on autism, new research suggests the show’s materials are helping to change minds among parents of kids with and without the developmental disorder. https://www.disabilityscoop.com//sesame-street-chan/28902/ #Autism #ASD #DiffernetNotLess #AutismAwareness #Autistic

In a survey of 400 participants, nearly 40 percent of young adults with ASD enrolled in special education failed to receive any speech therapy, case management, mental health services or other health services after they turned 18. https://www.autismkey.com/many-with-autism-face-challenges/ #Adultwithautism #ASD #autismdisorder

Happy Wednesday! Here is a playlist of 7 videos that share back to school tips fro children with special needs. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

New book explains back to school changes to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). https://www.kcrg.com//new-book-helps-explains-back-to-sch/ #Autism #ASD #AutismAwareness #AutismBooks

Here is a short video to help remind kids on how to maintain their hygiene and keep safe. Practicing good hygiene is important to reduce the spread of COVID-19. https://www.canada.ca//se/video/covid-19-kids-hygiene.html

More research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of home-based, parent-led interventions for sleep problems offered through a telehealth format. Sign up for this behavioural sleep services and sleep research to learn more. If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us [email protected] or 905-688-5550 ext. 6706.

Have you ever struggled with how to refer to a person with autism? Do you go with people first language i.e A person with autism or Identity first language i.e Autistic person. This article delves into what truly matters when addressing a person on the autism spectrum.... Learn more here: https://www.abc.net.au//autistic-or-has-autism-wh/10903768

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Shining Through is looking for a seasoned fundraiser to join its awesome team. If you are interested or know anyone, please learn more here: https://charityvillage.com//fundraising-manager-in-vaugha/ #Werehiring #Hiring #fundraising #fundraiser

The Toronto star is organizing a virtual event on September 9th (7pm) for its subscribers about Education and COVID-19. The panelists are journalists/writers who have been focused on covering the evolving and changing back to school news. If you’re a Toronto Star subscriber, and want to have your opinion heard or ask questions, you can register here: https://bit.ly/2QRXo8s

Enjoy this Labour Day with family, friends or take a moment for some much needed quiet time. You deserve it. Happy Labour Day! #happylabourday #AutismCharity #AutismCharityGTA #Labourday

Here is a playlist of 5 videos that may Help Your Children Return to School. They cover preparing for Change, improving Focus at Home, school Expectations, managing Anxiety and tips for Teens https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Recently, we redeemed our Aeroplan points and got a $350 amazon gift card which helped us purchase PPE for the centre. Your mileage donation really goes a long way, please donate your miles here: https://beyondmiles.aeroplan.com/charity/1319#.Xa8bnR7kOuI #DonateMiles #Charity #AutismCharity #SupportAutism

Shining Through learner's are excited! Learn more in our September newsletter https://mailchi.mp//shining-through-is-getting-ready-12326

A person with autism share that the pandemic's isolation let them see more of themselves without masking. https://www.nbcnews.com//covid-19-isolated-me-my-normal-li

Delays in getting autism assessment can lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy. https://medicine.wustl.edu//african-american-children-wit/ #AutismDiagnosis #Autism #ASDDiagnosis

The coalition says this should allow parents and schools to get on the same page about what their child's back-to-school experience is going to be like. https://www.ottawamatters.com//parents-of-special-needs-ch