Why We Support Stimming at Autism Connect At Autism Connect, one of our core values is acceptance — seeing each child and young adult for who they are and celebrating the unique ways they experience the world. One of those unique differences is stimming. Stimming (short for “self-stimulatory behaviour”) can look like hand-flapping, rocking, humming, […]
AUTISM CONNECT: OUR JOURNEY, OUR PURPOSE From a Personal Story to a National Mission The Heart Behind the Work Founded by Nicolette Ripepi, Autism Connect was born out of a deeply personal journey following the diagnosis of her son, Tyler Ripepi. What began as a mission to support her own child evolved into a lifelong
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Calming and Co regulation for autistic individuals and their caregivers Why Co-Regulation Matters for Autistic Individuals Imagine being in a world where the lights are too bright, the noises too loud, and the people around you don’t always understand how you feel. For many autistic individuals, this is their daily experience. In that world, staying
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It’s that time again! Written by The Autism Connect Academic Team Preparing for Midterm Break: Calm, Comfort & Small Steps Midterm break — for many families, it sounds like a welcome pause from the rush of school runs, packed lunches, and daily routines. But for families raising autistic children and young people, the idea of
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