Resources

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Autism Explained,
Co-occurring conditions & Reflections

• DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
• What is Autism?
• The Life Scientific Podcast: Francesca Happe on Autism 
• AIDE Canada starts a conversation with Dr. Anagnostou about autism research
• Lomah podcast: Addressing the disability divide

• Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism-York University, Section 5

• Blogpost: I’m Autistic by Morgan Harper Nichols
• Neurodivergent Spoons & Forks: How to Explain Autism & Fatigue

• Conditions that can Occur in Autism – Raising Children Network

The Neurodiversity Paradigm & Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

• The Neurodiversity Paradigm

• Authentic Strength-Based Practice: Can Neurotypical Professionals Make a Paradigm Shift?

• Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast: A strengths-based approach to autism inerventions with Dr. Kristie Patten

• Special Issue on Occupational Therapy with Neurodivergent people – AOTA, April 2021

• Learning from Autistic Voices: Expecting autistic people to ‘fit in’ is cruel and unproductive; value us for our strengths

• Learning from Autistic Voices: Evidence, ethics, and effectiveness of autism interventions – Autism Self Advocacy Network

• What Makes a Good Therapist for an Autistic Child?

Solution-Focused Communication

• A Quick Guide To Solution Focused Communication 1
• A Quick Guide To Solution Focused Communication 2
• ECHO Ontario Autism Webinar: Autism Acceptance and the Importance of Language
• Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers 

Autism & Sensory Processing Differences

• AIDE Canada: Sensory Processing Differences Toolkit

• Your 8 Senses – STAR Institute

• Webinar AIDE Canada: Sensory Processing in Autism: The Neuroscience & Practical Strategies for Home Webinar
• ASD Engage Podcast Episode #7: Sensory Experiences- How too much or too little  affects feelings and behaviours   
• Sensory Processing Differences and children on the autism spectrum 

• Anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorder – Which Comes First?

• How to Deal with Sensory Overload as a Sensitive Person

• One Easy Way to Understand Sensory Processing Disorder
• Sensory Issues: Tricks and Tips for Teens and Older Kids

• 10 Tips To Help Neurotypicals Understand Sensory Processing Disorder

• Podcast Episode that gives an in-depth  description of  Spoon Theory 
• Updates in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Interventions & Assessment Tools

Using a Sensory Diet Approach to Support Optimal Sensory Processing

• Autism Research Institute: Lindsey Biel on Supporting Sensory Needs

• What is a Sensory Diet: Does My Child Need One?
• Sensory Diet Activities
• The Autism and Sensory Parenting Podcast #25: Sensory Diets
• Sensory issues: Tricks and tips for teens and older kids

Auditory

• Ear Protection List Suggested by Autistic People 

• Auditory System Cheat Sheet – Lemon Lime Adventures

Interoception

• Psychology Talk Podcast: Interoception in Autism and Mental Health with Kelly Mahler

Eating

• AIDE Canada Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit: 
  
• Autism and Mealtimes: A therapist’s top ten tips for success  
• Autism and pica; Chewing and swallowing objects
• Parent needs help: 4 year-old with autism won’t eat solid foods

Stimming and other behaviours

• Autism and snorting: Parents seek help with new ‘stim’ behaviours
• LOMAH  Disability Podcast: Vocal and Verbal Stimming

Sensory tools

• Toys,Tools and Treasures
• FDMT
• Flaghouse
• Compression Sheets
• Great chewlery options

Press

• Workshops offer much-needed parental guidance
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launches first ever Echo Ontario Autism Program
• Autism in the Early Childhood Setting: Early Learning & Development Programs presents a memorable conference for all
• Interview: Six Ways to Maximize Mealtimes
• Holland Bloorview’s Autism Summit: A Resounding Success

Peer-reviewed publications

Pena, M., Captain N., & Woodhouse J. (2020). Environmental Adaptations. Manual of Pediatric Balance. 

Pena, M.,, Ng, Y., Ripat J. & Anagnostou E.(2020): Parent Perspectives on Sensory-Based Interventions (SBIs) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders