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Sensory Friendly Early Admission at the Toronto Zoo

Jun 26, 2025

Weekend & Holiday Sensory Friendly Early Admission! Now Through Monday, September 1 9:00am-9:30am Your Toronto Zoo is offering sensory-friendly early admission on weekends and holidays, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo during a naturally quieter time of day, before regular crowds and activity levels increase. This can provide a more comfortable experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities.* *Please note: For safety reasons, some

What you can say to a parent with an autistic child

What you CAN Say to a Parent of a Child with Autism

Jun 18, 2014

There are often discussions about what NOT to say to parents about their children with autism. I wrote about it myself – how some innocent questions and comments can actually be painful for a mama raising a child with autism. Although well meaning, some comments have the opposite of the intended effect.

Autism Support for Parents

Finding Autism Support For Parents

Apr 8, 2014

It has been 10 years since my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Back in those days, you got your diagnosis and you were sent on your way to deal with it. Very little information regarding treatment, agencies, education or help of any kind was provided. It was pretty much a “Yes, your son has autism… don’t hit yourself with the

Sensory Friendly Early Admission at the Toronto Zoo

Jun 26, 2025

Weekend & Holiday Sensory Friendly Early Admission! Now Through Monday, September 1 9:00am-9:30am Your Toronto Zoo is offering sensory-friendly early admission on weekends and holidays, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo during a naturally quieter time of day, before regular crowds and activity levels increase. This can provide a more comfortable experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities.* *Please note: For safety reasons, some

What you can say to a parent with an autistic child

What you CAN Say to a Parent of a Child with Autism

Jun 18, 2014

There are often discussions about what NOT to say to parents about their children with autism. I wrote about it myself – how some innocent questions and comments can actually be painful for a mama raising a child with autism. Although well meaning, some comments have the opposite of the intended effect.

Autism Support for Parents

Finding Autism Support For Parents

Apr 8, 2014

It has been 10 years since my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Back in those days, you got your diagnosis and you were sent on your way to deal with it. Very little information regarding treatment, agencies, education or help of any kind was provided. It was pretty much a “Yes, your son has autism… don’t hit yourself with the

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