https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3 Information for Families with ASD. en-us 2017-11-20 02:47:58 UTC 2017-11-20 03:21:12 UTC hello@padlet.com vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567492 Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Autism consist of a range of conditions that have challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.
Autism has many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.]]> 2017-11-20 02:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567492 vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567505 - Roughly 1 in 68 children have Autism
- 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls
- 50,000 teens a year will become adults, and lose school-based services
- 1/3 of people with Autism remain nonverbal
-1/3 of people with Autism have an intellectual disability]]> 2017-11-20 02:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567505 vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567535 - Get to know your student
- Prepare the environment
- Understand the learning style of the student 
- Establish effective home/school communication
- Access assistance when needed
- Use a visual schedule]]> 2017-11-20 02:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567535 vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567544 - Know and keep track of triggers
- Calming routine
- Stay calm yourself]]> 2017-11-20 02:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567544 vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567571 Lansdowne Community Center:
    39 Mount Pleasant Street,
Brantford, ON 
N3T 1S7
Tel: 519-753-3153/3154
Fax: 519-753-5927
Toll Free: 1-800-454-7186
Email:  info@lansdownecc.com
Lansdowne Cildren Centre’s mission is to support children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, along with their family. They aim to enhance quality and accessibility of programs and services, raise the agency profile, and optimize human, financial, and physical resources.

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Center:
Brantford: St. Leonard’s Community Services – 519-759-7188
Brantford Main Site – Child and Family Centre
643 Park Road North, Brantford, ON
James Hillier Public School
62 Queensway Drive, Brantford, ON
Pauline Johnson High School
627 Colborne Street, Brantford, ON

Woodview offers services for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with ASD. They work with families, schools, and social service agencies to support these individuals and their families. 

Early Years Community Brant:
30 Bell Lane, P.O. Box 25040, Brantford, ON N3T 6K5
P: 519-759-3833 or 1-888-33CHILD
F: 519-759-0173
E: oeycbrant@execulink.com
W: eycbrant.ca/oeyc
T: @OEYCBrant

Early Years Community Brant is a great resource where individuals can go for resources and supports for a variety of needs. There are options for parents, child care, agencies, educators, and a variety of resources that are outlined. 

St. Leonard’s:
P.O. Box 638
    133 Elgin St. Brantford, ON N3T 5P9
    Email: info@st-leonards.com
    Contact phone #: 519-759-8830
St. Leonard’s Community Services focus on creating quality services to children, youth, adults, and families in collaboration with community partners. Their mission is to respond to the needs of the community with programs and services that assist individuals and families to overcome challenges that result in positive change. 

Hope More:
519-758-8228 or visit contactbrant.net for more information.
You can also drop in to 643 Park Road North, Brantford, from 8:30 – 4:30 Mondays through Fridays.

Hope More is for youth in the area who need assistance or information about mental health, coping strategies, and well-being. It is place for children and youth 0-18 with mental health concerns, intellectual disabilities, or ASD.

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- Create routines (and stick to them)
- Visual aids
-Empathize!
- T.A.R (Triggers, Accept, Realistic)]]> 2017-11-20 02:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208567594 vanleeuwenkelly1 https://padlet.com/vanleeuwenkelly1/y1bmeddwfyk3/wish/208569340 https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-the-pieces/201608/back-school-back-stress-5-tips-autism-parents

https://wehavekids.com/parenting/Tips-for-Managing-Autism-Meltdowns

https://www.autism.net/resources/staff-corner/1547-ten-tips-for-teachers-welcoming-a-student-with-an-asd-to-your-classroom.html

https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

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