Category Archives: Therapy

Animated series helped children with autism recognize emotions: study

CBC News – January 13, 2009 The Transporters DVD features animated trains, trolleys, ferries and cable cars with the faces of real-life actors expressing emotions. (Courtesy Britain’s National Autistic Society) Some children with autism showed significant improvements in recognizing and … Continue reading

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Preschool Autism Specialist 2

Today, as I write, the Hon. Olive Crane is in the Legislative Assembly and is scheduled to put forth Motion No. 60. I reported on July 29, 2008 that a Preschool Autism Specialist position was posted internally. The following person … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia urged to expand autism treatment

Chronicle Herald – By DAVID JACKSON Provincial Reporter Wed. Nov 5 – 6:34 AM Parents of autistic children and opposition critics are renewing their demands for the province to expand an autism treatment program in light of a report saying … Continue reading

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Community Discussion on Autism Services

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Where: Sobeys Community Room, 9 Kinlock Road, Stratford, PE Who: David Mikkelsen, Autism Treatment Services of Canada Autism treatment services of Canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provide, or … Continue reading

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Julian’s Benefit Dance

What: Benefit Dance & Silent Auction When: Saturday, October 10, 2008 8:00pm-1:00am Where: Charlottetown Fire Hall Why: Two year old Julian was diagnosed with Autism in May 2008. The provincial government will not pay for his IBI treatment for him … Continue reading

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DSP Review Consultation Report

The Government released the report from the consultation process that took place earlier this year. I will follow up with a more detailed post after I have a chance to process it.

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