Voices of Neurodiversity

Discover different learning preferences through Neil Fleming’s VARK model and why understanding individual preferences matters.

Trick-or-treating looks like the easiest Halloween tradition there is. Costume, doorbell, four magic words, candy. Done.

Except it’s not always that simple. If you actually pay attention, you’ll notice kids are quietly reading and reacting to a whole pile of social rules that nobody ever wrote down.

Worried about your child’s sense of belonging at school? We hear you. Feeling connected can be tough, so we’re sharing a few ideas to help autistic and neurodivergent children feel welcomed, understood, and included as the new school year begins.

Every new school year, the “screen time” conversation arrives, usually framed as a problem to manage. But for many autistic and neurodivergent students, technology can also be an important tool for connection, communication, and routine.

The back-to-school transition can feel overwhelming for autistic students who thrive on predictability and routine. With thoughtful planning—such as gradually adjusting schedules, using visual tools, visiting the classroom early, and building a supportive partnership with teachers—you can help ease anxiety and set your child up for a positive, confident start to the school year.

By Mary J. Wrobel, Luminary Leader, Autism Directory People with ASD typically have some level of anxiety much of the

A new accessibility-focused support tool, Karen’s Digital Protégé, highlights its ability to help families better understand complex education planning documents

By Prabhleen Singh Many people think of hobbies as activities we enjoy in our spare time. We might play a

Autism acceptance in sports becomes most powerful when it is personal. Beyond campaigns and awareness months, real change happens when

Flying Blind (watch video) profiles Winnipeg artist Ryan Smoluk, an accomplished autistic artist, advocate, and speaker whose work offers a