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Physical Health and Safety for Teens

WebThis Toolkit offers information that may be useful for teens. It addresses topics related to one’s physical development and health. Specific sections are titled: What is Puberty?; My Body, Sexual Health and Romantic …

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Privacy Laws + Your Personal Health Information

WebElements of consent. 19.1 (1) When this Act requires an individual's consent for the use or disclosure of personal health information, the consent must. (a) relate to the purpose for …

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Promoting Decision-Making Capabilities in Healthcare

WebThe Promoting Capabilities tool helps clinicians shift the focus of regular capacity assessments from the independent mental abilities of people with IDD to the quality of …

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Understanding Healthcare Challenges of Adults with Autism

WebThis article summarizes a study that found adults with autism may have unmet health needs and may be less satisfied with the services they do receive. Their transition from the child …

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Improving Access to Mental Health Resources in Rural and …

WebThe literature offers various considerations for mental health care provision to address challenges in rural, remote and Northern communities, including the need to …

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Interoceptive Training to Target Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A single

WebThis study tested a new therapeutic intervention, called Aligning Dimensions of Interoceptive Experience (ADIE), to see if it reduced anxiety in autistic adults. Participants were either …

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Understanding Consent and Capacity Rules in Canada

WebCo-decision-making orders (for the person or property) Specific Decision-Making: refers to a one-time, time-sensitive decision made by someone on behalf of a person who lacks …

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Considering the Co-Occurrence of Autism and Attention Deficit

WebAutism is a neurodevelopmental condition with characteristics appearing early in development (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2022). There are varying …

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Screening Tests and Tools for Autism in Adulthood

WebIt screens for traits associated with autism among individuals 16 years and older without intellectual disability. It was created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues. 6. The …

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Improving care for individuals with self-injurious behaviours

WebSelf-Injurious Behaviours (SIB) are a complex and difficult to treat. Reasons behind the SIB can include sensory processing differences, physical health concerns, behavioural …

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Understanding Complex Self-Injurious Behaviours

WebSelf-injurious behaviour may become more pronounced when an individual is experiencing biomedical setting events such as sleep deprivation, hunger, pain, or physical or mental …

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Getting an Autism Test and Diagnosis as an Adult in Manitoba

WebThis video developed by Matt Derraugh talks about how to get an autism test and diagnosis as an adult in Manitoba. The perspectives of other self advocates from the autism …

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Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit

WebThere are many different potential causes for feeding challenges which include: medical conditions, the child’s nutritional status, gastro-intestinal issues, sensory processing …

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Autism funding and programs for 18+ in Quebec

WebAs is the case for many government-funded services, once a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reaches a certain age, the support available to them changes. In most …

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Autism funding and programs for people 18+ in Alberta

WebThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Alberta. In Alberta, there are two main funding …

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Caring for the Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual and/or

WebBeing a caregiver of those with intellectual disabilities and/or those with developmental disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. This toolkit is designed to provide …

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Autism funding and programs for 18+ in Manitoba

WebThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Manitoba. In Manitoba, there is one main …

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ENJOYING MY HOME: Supported Housing Options for Autism and …

WebHousing is important as it is where we live much of our daily life. It should be a place of enjoyment, community and safety. This Toolkit offers an overview of supported housing …

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