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Feb 113 min read
12 Steps Towards Building Independence
Autism is a dynamic disability, and each autistic child is wonderfully unique. As a parent, caregiver, or educator, one of your goals...
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Feb 42 min read
PDA Basics: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Today we're going to delve into a lesser-known aspect of the autism: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) or as the autistic community...
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Jan 282 min read
Considerations for the Future: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism
As a parent of an autistic child, you are often focused on the day-to-day activities. However, it's also important to think about the...
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Jan 212 min read
Meet the Team: Sam
Hello to all our current and newly appointed families, My name is Sam, and I recently joined the team at Kindred Kids in October last...
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Jan 142 min read
Embracing the Role of an Advocate: Nurturing and Supporting Your Autistic Child
Parenting is an incredible journey, filled with joy, challenges, and growth. When your child is identified as autistic, it introduces a...
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Jan 72 min read
Wondering What Getting Started With Kindred Kids Looks Like?
As with most services, there is a process for intaking new clients. This process helps us to establish what your child’s strengths are...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
Christmas Reflection
Merry Christmas!! I hope you are all having beautiful, laid-back time with your family. It’s a wonderful time of year to look back and...
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Dec 17, 20232 min read
An Introduction to Toddler Play Schemas
Ever heard of Toddler Play Schemas? Me neither until recently!! That's why it's so great that Practitioners at Kindred Kids come from...
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Dec 10, 20232 min read
8 Tips for Creating a Sensory Friendly Christmas
As the holiday season approaches, many families are eagerly anticipating the joy of Christmas. However, for families with autistic...
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Dec 3, 20232 min read
Nurturing a Positive School Break: A Guide to Handling School Holidays for Autistic Children
School holidays are a time for relaxation and fun. Though everyone likely needs a break to recharge, the change in routine and the...
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Nov 26, 20232 min read
What if autism doesn't quite fit?
Autism is becoming more and more frequent within our rhetoric and our lives. We may have an autistic coworker, child, or partner. We may...
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Nov 19, 20232 min read
Sleep: A Fundamental Need
I probably don't have to tell you twice that sleep is essential for all humans! After having a baby, you've definitely noticed how...
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Nov 12, 20232 min read
10 Apps to Mix Fun and Learning Together
Technology is something that we certainly can use to our advantage with children. We see and use technology almost everywhere we are from...
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Nov 5, 20232 min read
It's never too early to start thinking about school!
One thing I’ve learned through working with children with a disability is that it’s never too early to begin thinking about school. Kids...
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Oct 29, 20232 min read
Have you been doing your parental self care?
I know, I know, another thing to add to your “to-do” list. Well, hopefully this blog will inspire you to consider why your own self-care...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read
How do I manage behaviour?
Almost every parent that I meet has a question about managing behaviours of concern, and the child doesn’t have autism. Yes, EVERY child...
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Oct 15, 20232 min read
9 Ways to Help with Saying Good-bye at Drop-off
Some days are easier than others to come to Kindred Kids, and each child that we meet is different. There's no kiddo that attends that...
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Oct 8, 20232 min read
Early Signs of Autism
Most of the time, we are writing about children that are already identified to have autism. At Kindred Kids, we don’t always see...
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Oct 1, 20232 min read
Prep for Travelling with Your Child like a Pro!
I have worked with autistic children for a long while now, and each time I see the family go travelling, I notice so many positive...
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