Brochures from MATC

School Age Seminars brochure 2014-2015

Sexuality & Self care brochure 2014-2015

Visuals, comm, & self-reg brochure 2014-2015

Read, write, exec fun brochure 2014-2015

Extreme Symptoms brochure 2014-2015 ver 2

Building Connections brochure 2014-2015

A Teen’s Guide to Autism – Video

A Teen’s Guide to Autism video by Alexandra Jackman

Features AMI’s upcoming conference speaker Dr. Jed Baker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-l19CKISg

For more information on our  conference visit www.differentway.ca

ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

ASNL Volunteers Recognized with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

Four key volunteers working with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador are being recognized for outstanding service to those with autism, and their families and caregivers, throughout the province.

His Honour, Lieutenant-Governor Frank Fagan, will present Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals to Elaine Dobbin, Barbara Hopkins, Tom Jackman and David Vardy during a ceremony at Government House on July 2, 2013.

As Campaign Patron for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital campaign, Ms. Elaine Dobbin was the driving force behind the raising of nearly $2 million and the construction of Shamrock Farm and the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism in 2006.

Ms. Barbara Hopkins is a Charter Member of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. She played a leadership role in forming the organization in 1984. She was a Board member from 1984 through 1997, and served as the Board Chair for the last four years, from 1993 through 1997.

Mr. Tom Jackman is an adult with High Functioning Autism – or Asperger’s. He is a member of the National Advisory Committee for Adults on the Spectrum at Autism Society Canada. In addition, he holds the Self-Advocate seat on the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Tom is an advocate for acceptance of people on the spectrum in the workplace. To that end, he has been invited to speak and present at many national conferences.

Mr. David Vardy has been active with the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador for many years. He served on its Board of Directors for 15 years, from 1996 through 2011. David was also a member of the Board of Directors of Autism Society Canada, a national body, and served as its Vice President. More recently, David co-chaired the Autism Working Group with Eastern Health to review services for people with autism.

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Winnipeg teen with autism communicates through art

Please find this article published on the CBC news site on February 25, 2013 – Winnipeg teen with autism communicates through art

AMI’s response to the changes to the DSM V

Please find AMI’s response to the changes to the DSM V here.

“Vancouver designer’s inflatable vest helps autistic kids focus”

A snug vest has been created by a young entrepreneur here in Canada.  She has incorporated the desire for many autistics to feel deep pressure, such as a firm hug, or hold.  An article in the Vancouver Sun from January 20, 2013 discusses this new innovation.

Apps for Students with ASD

This wheel of apps breaks down the various apps  available to work with different domains as it pertains to ASD.  Please find the wheel of apps here.

Disability Tax Credit and ASD

Please find this presentation done by the Autism Calgary Association regarding the Disability Tax Credit and ASD.

Article on CBC news

Please find this article on CBC news: “Companies overlook qualified workers with disabilities“.

Article in Winnipeg Free Press – January 8, 2013

President of AMI, Charlene Walberg, and board member Bryan Kehler, participated in an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press about Asperger Syndrome, the changing definition and how a diagnosis can help make sense of things.  Also interviewed is 11 year old Gavin Walberg, about how he navigates the neuro-typical world.

Please see the article here.