Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦
@peelautismresource.bsky.social
With a focus on Peel Region (Ontario, Canada), PAR is an online resource providing information about autism, Special Education, government programs & community supports. Skeets are my own
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Upcoming Events in November 2025
A list of upcoming virtual and in-person autism-related events in November for Peel region and GTA
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Upcoming in-person & virtual autism-related events in November 2025 for Peel region & surrounding area
peelautismresourceblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/u...
#autism #PeelRegion #GTA #Mississauga #Brampton
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#autism #PeelRegion #GTA #Mississauga #Brampton
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Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible "therapy" will cause.
www.thearticulateautistic.com/an-adult-aut...
#Autism #AutismMom #ActuallyAutistic
www.thearticulateautistic.com/an-adult-aut...
#Autism #AutismMom #ActuallyAutistic
An Adult Autistic Woman Breaks Down the Insidious Trauma Caused By ABA in a Simple Yet Profound Way - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible "therapy" will cause.
www.thearticulateautistic.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible "therapy" will cause.
www.thearticulateautistic.com/an-adult-aut...
#Autism #AutismMom #ActuallyAutistic
www.thearticulateautistic.com/an-adult-aut...
#Autism #AutismMom #ActuallyAutistic
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Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at communitylivingontario.ca/resources/cr...
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at communitylivingontario.ca/resources/cr...
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Autistic and other disabled people have always been and likely will always be part of our societies, and are valuable human beings who deserve unqualified love, acceptance, and access to supports. Truth from an older article, since I don't write so much anymore:
www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosa/...
www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosa/...
My Autistic Son Needs 24/7 Support. And That's OK.
We have a good life, because we stopped buying into mainstream notions about what happy families look like.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Autistic and other disabled people have always been and likely will always be part of our societies, and are valuable human beings who deserve unqualified love, acceptance, and access to supports. Truth from an older article, since I don't write so much anymore:
www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosa/...
www.buzzfeed.com/shannonrosa/...
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"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC and the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
This study aimed to elicit and analyze the views and preferences of a variety of AAC stakeholders regarding terminology related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the people wh...
doi.org
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
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This study lists policy recommendations for creating inclusive environments. Good stuff.
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest.”
stimpunks.org/philosophy/i...
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest.”
stimpunks.org/philosophy/i...
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest. This means centering those who have been least served, least studied, and most structurally excluded, specifically, minimally speaking and…
stimpunks.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This study lists policy recommendations for creating inclusive environments. Good stuff.
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest.”
stimpunks.org/philosophy/i...
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest.”
stimpunks.org/philosophy/i...
The issues in public education are not just due to underfunding & lack of staff
Problems exist because the system is ableist & outdated. It's the attitude that these are acceptable things to do to children who are struggling because their skills & brains are underdeveloped
#OntEd #autism
Problems exist because the system is ableist & outdated. It's the attitude that these are acceptable things to do to children who are struggling because their skills & brains are underdeveloped
#OntEd #autism
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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I really enjoyed being on the Middletown Centre for Autism podcast, talking about neuro-affirming classrooms, my new book, and teaching disability justice to middle schoolers!
open.spotify.com/episode/6aa5...
open.spotify.com/episode/6aa5...
Creating a Neuro-affirming Classroom with Dr Kara Dymond
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I really enjoyed being on the Middletown Centre for Autism podcast, talking about neuro-affirming classrooms, my new book, and teaching disability justice to middle schoolers!
open.spotify.com/episode/6aa5...
open.spotify.com/episode/6aa5...
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#NewArticle Do vaccines cause #autism? What do the smart people say? "Do your research!"
(See more in the article)
But also no. Vaccines don't cause autism. Stay healthy.
autisticphd.com/theblog/do-v...
#AuDHD #Autistic
(See more in the article)
But also no. Vaccines don't cause autism. Stay healthy.
autisticphd.com/theblog/do-v...
#AuDHD #Autistic
Is it possible that vaccines cause autism?
Do vaccines cause autism? What do the smart people say?
autisticphd.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#NewArticle Do vaccines cause #autism? What do the smart people say? "Do your research!"
(See more in the article)
But also no. Vaccines don't cause autism. Stay healthy.
autisticphd.com/theblog/do-v...
#AuDHD #Autistic
(See more in the article)
But also no. Vaccines don't cause autism. Stay healthy.
autisticphd.com/theblog/do-v...
#AuDHD #Autistic
Educators should stop justifying the use of seclusion & restraint in schools
They're outdated & traumatic practices that teach nothing & don't 🔽 "challenging behaviours" at all. They cause long-lasting harm and contribute to the misunderstanding & stigmatization of ND kids
#OntEd #autism
They're outdated & traumatic practices that teach nothing & don't 🔽 "challenging behaviours" at all. They cause long-lasting harm and contribute to the misunderstanding & stigmatization of ND kids
#OntEd #autism
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
My child HAD supports in school
IEP
1:1 EA
SLP & OT consults
sensory accommodations
CYW
social worker
psycho-ed assessment
It wasn't enough
Why?
They wanted compliance & expected him to meet NT demands
Forced to mask
Autistic burnout
Schools MUST become trauma-informed & neuro-affirming #OntEd
IEP
1:1 EA
SLP & OT consults
sensory accommodations
CYW
social worker
psycho-ed assessment
It wasn't enough
Why?
They wanted compliance & expected him to meet NT demands
Forced to mask
Autistic burnout
Schools MUST become trauma-informed & neuro-affirming #OntEd
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My child HAD supports in school
IEP
1:1 EA
SLP & OT consults
sensory accommodations
CYW
social worker
psycho-ed assessment
It wasn't enough
Why?
They wanted compliance & expected him to meet NT demands
Forced to mask
Autistic burnout
Schools MUST become trauma-informed & neuro-affirming #OntEd
IEP
1:1 EA
SLP & OT consults
sensory accommodations
CYW
social worker
psycho-ed assessment
It wasn't enough
Why?
They wanted compliance & expected him to meet NT demands
Forced to mask
Autistic burnout
Schools MUST become trauma-informed & neuro-affirming #OntEd
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There is huge irony in the mistaken belief that Autistic people are utterly inflexible when every day we advocate for our needs in an inflexible world!
Many reasonable adjustments cost very little to nothing and benefit far more than just Autistic folks.
Many reasonable adjustments cost very little to nothing and benefit far more than just Autistic folks.
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
There is huge irony in the mistaken belief that Autistic people are utterly inflexible when every day we advocate for our needs in an inflexible world!
Many reasonable adjustments cost very little to nothing and benefit far more than just Autistic folks.
Many reasonable adjustments cost very little to nothing and benefit far more than just Autistic folks.
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Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
Sweet Jesus
Accommodating DISABILITIES & differing neurotypes SHOULD be part of our culture FFS
Autistic/ND students are also trying their best to learn but the environment makes it unbelievably hard to do so
#OntEd #autism #neurodiversity
Accommodating DISABILITIES & differing neurotypes SHOULD be part of our culture FFS
Autistic/ND students are also trying their best to learn but the environment makes it unbelievably hard to do so
#OntEd #autism #neurodiversity
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Sweet Jesus
Accommodating DISABILITIES & differing neurotypes SHOULD be part of our culture FFS
Autistic/ND students are also trying their best to learn but the environment makes it unbelievably hard to do so
#OntEd #autism #neurodiversity
Accommodating DISABILITIES & differing neurotypes SHOULD be part of our culture FFS
Autistic/ND students are also trying their best to learn but the environment makes it unbelievably hard to do so
#OntEd #autism #neurodiversity
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Just published!
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
What does it mean to live at the intersection of autism, physical disability, trauma, and resilience? In Autism and Physical Disability, Wenn B. Lawson shares a deeply personal account of late-diagnos...
livedplacespublishing.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Just published!
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
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Please stop exploiting autistics in crisis: "I’m the mother of 2 autistic boys with different support levels. I have experienced meltdowns in all their forms. But you know where I’ve never seen them? On my camera roll. And absolutely not posted on my social media."
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
I’m The Mom Of 2 Autistic Kids — And This TikTok Trend Has Me Horrified
"There are ways to uplift and support other parents and educate people ... without turning children into spectacles."
www.huffpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Please stop exploiting autistics in crisis: "I’m the mother of 2 autistic boys with different support levels. I have experienced meltdowns in all their forms. But you know where I’ve never seen them? On my camera roll. And absolutely not posted on my social media."
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
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Here is a deeper look at Autistic burnout and what it means as a concept. This is essentially reading if you're Autistic or work with or care for Autistic people.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-b...
#AutisticBurnout #actuallyAutistic #autism #MentalHealth #Autistic
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-b...
#AutisticBurnout #actuallyAutistic #autism #MentalHealth #Autistic
Autistic Burnout Explained
Beyond Stress And Exhaustion
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Here is a deeper look at Autistic burnout and what it means as a concept. This is essentially reading if you're Autistic or work with or care for Autistic people.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-b...
#AutisticBurnout #actuallyAutistic #autism #MentalHealth #Autistic
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-b...
#AutisticBurnout #actuallyAutistic #autism #MentalHealth #Autistic
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NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
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Autistic people aren’t “bad at following instructions”
Many autistic people are actually excellent at following instructions
The problem?
👉 The instructions are unclear, vague or inconsistent
What’s important is:
- clear steps
- clear expectations
- clear outcomes
- clear deadlines
#inclusion
Many autistic people are actually excellent at following instructions
The problem?
👉 The instructions are unclear, vague or inconsistent
What’s important is:
- clear steps
- clear expectations
- clear outcomes
- clear deadlines
#inclusion
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Autistic people aren’t “bad at following instructions”
Many autistic people are actually excellent at following instructions
The problem?
👉 The instructions are unclear, vague or inconsistent
What’s important is:
- clear steps
- clear expectations
- clear outcomes
- clear deadlines
#inclusion
Many autistic people are actually excellent at following instructions
The problem?
👉 The instructions are unclear, vague or inconsistent
What’s important is:
- clear steps
- clear expectations
- clear outcomes
- clear deadlines
#inclusion
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Here are some avoidable issues that may upset autistic people to the point of self-injury or aggression, yet parents or caregivers might be told such behavior is “just autism,” or that the autistic person needs behavioral conditioning therapy. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
Autism Checklist of DOOM
Our autism checklist of doom is meant to help people the kinds of things that may upset an autistic person, ones that aren't always obvious.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Here are some avoidable issues that may upset autistic people to the point of self-injury or aggression, yet parents or caregivers might be told such behavior is “just autism,” or that the autistic person needs behavioral conditioning therapy. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
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On "autistic people with complex support needs (CSN)"?--"a group of autistic people who are persistently and profoundly disabled"? "there is some controversy over identifying this group of people within the autistic population at all"? journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... editorial, free
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Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
On "autistic people with complex support needs (CSN)"?--"a group of autistic people who are persistently and profoundly disabled"? "there is some controversy over identifying this group of people within the autistic population at all"? journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... editorial, free
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Holiday gatherings can be really hard for autistic kids and adults.
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Holiday gatherings can be really hard for autistic kids and adults.
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
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HUGE COMMUNITY SIGNPOSTING LIST SUPPORTING AUTISTIC/ NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE.
Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow | Autistic Realms
💫 If you're feeling stuck or lost with where to go and who to follow in Autistic Community, I have a growing list of Autistic-led organisations, groups ...
autisticrealms.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
HUGE COMMUNITY SIGNPOSTING LIST SUPPORTING AUTISTIC/ NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE.
Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
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My latest blog on some of the best/ most debate-worthy new research on autism and wider neurodiversity & intersectionality.
Inc. hearing in noisy places, what do we use assistance dogs for, ADHD lived experience, & does ABA enforcement link to mental health crises?
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Inc. hearing in noisy places, what do we use assistance dogs for, ADHD lived experience, & does ABA enforcement link to mental health crises?
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Autism, ADHD, Lived Experience and Inclusion—What’s New in November — Neurodiverse Connection
In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together new work exploring Autism, ADHD, first‑person perspectives and inclusion. Ann reflects on sensory and communication challenges, access b...
ndconnection.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
My latest blog on some of the best/ most debate-worthy new research on autism and wider neurodiversity & intersectionality.
Inc. hearing in noisy places, what do we use assistance dogs for, ADHD lived experience, & does ABA enforcement link to mental health crises?
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Inc. hearing in noisy places, what do we use assistance dogs for, ADHD lived experience, & does ABA enforcement link to mental health crises?
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
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Are you just getting to know an autistic person? Here are 10 ways you can be a better friend to an autistic person.
www.thearticulateautistic.com/how-to-be-a-...
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Friendship
www.thearticulateautistic.com/how-to-be-a-...
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Friendship
How to Be a Better Friend to an Autistic Person (As Suggested by Autistic People) - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Are you just getting to know an autistic person? Here are 10 ways you can be a better friend to an autistic person.
www.thearticulateautistic.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Are you just getting to know an autistic person? Here are 10 ways you can be a better friend to an autistic person.
www.thearticulateautistic.com/how-to-be-a-...
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Friendship
www.thearticulateautistic.com/how-to-be-a-...
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Friendship
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Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says
Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says
Paul Dube blames two ministries — health and community and social services — for repeatedly dropping the ball following a 2016 investigation into the problem.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says