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Considering the Co-Occurrence of Autism and Attention Deficit

WebAutism is a neurodevelopmental condition with characteristics appearing early in development (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2022). There are varying …

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Pregnancy and Autism: A Guide for Autistic People Before They …

WebPostpartum depression (PPD) describes a major depressive episode that can occur during the pregnancy (pre-partum) or within 4-weeks of delivery. It is estimated to impact up to …

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Screening Tests and Tools for Autism in Adulthood

WebIt screens for traits associated with autism among individuals 16 years and older without intellectual disability. It was created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues. 6. The …

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Improving care for individuals with self-injurious behaviours

WebSelf-Injurious Behaviours (SIB) are a complex and difficult to treat. Reasons behind the SIB can include sensory processing differences, physical health concerns, behavioural …

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Promoting Decision-Making Capabilities in Healthcare

WebThe Promoting Capabilities tool helps clinicians shift the focus of regular capacity assessments from the independent mental abilities of people with IDD to the quality of …

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Navigating the Healthcare System

WebNavigating the Healthcare System. This Toolkit guides Autistic adults and their support networks to navigate the healthcare system in Canada. This Toolkit was developed …

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ENJOYING MY HOME: Supported Housing Options for Autism and …

WebHousing is important as it is where we live much of our daily life. It should be a place of enjoyment, community and safety. This Toolkit offers an overview of supported housing …

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Autism funding and programs for people 18+ in Alberta

WebThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Alberta. In Alberta, there are two main funding …

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Autism funding and programs for 18+ in Manitoba

WebThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Manitoba. In Manitoba, there is one main …

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Autism Tests in Canada: Steps to getting a formal diagnosis as an …

WebMake an appointment with a primary care physician. If you do not have one, you may have to go to a walk-in clinic. When you are asked what the appointment is for, you can tell …

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Getting an Autism Test and Diagnosis as an Adult in Manitoba

WebGetting an Autism Test and Diagnosis as an Adult in Manitoba. This video developed by Matt Derraugh talks about how to get an autism test and diagnosis as an adult in …

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Interoceptive Training to Target Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A single

WebThis study tested a new therapeutic intervention, called Aligning Dimensions of Interoceptive Experience (ADIE), to see if it reduced anxiety in autistic adults. Participants were either …

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Improving Access to Mental Health Resources in Rural and …

WebIntroduction. Rural and remote communities in Canada are disproportionately impacted by barriers to accessing mental health services in comparison to urban …

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Autism funding and programs for 18+ in Quebec

WebAs is the case for many government-funded services, once a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reaches a certain age, the support available to them changes. In most …

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Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit

WebDid you know that between 70 to 90 percent of children on the autism spectrum struggle with eating? [1] While children’s nutrition and mealtime behaviours are common issues for …

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Privacy Laws + Your Personal Health Information

WebElements of consent. 19.1 (1) When this Act requires an individual's consent for the use or disclosure of personal health information, the consent must. (a) relate to the purpose for …

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Understanding Complex Self-Injurious Behaviours

WebSelf-injurious behaviour may become more pronounced when an individual is experiencing biomedical setting events such as sleep deprivation, hunger, pain, or physical or mental …

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