Adolescents diagnosed with autism are more likely to comprehend figurative language when their structural language skills are strong (Lucas & Norbury, 2014). What is figurative language? The most common examples of figurative language include metaphors (e.g. ‘Love is a journey’). Figurative language also involves understanding and experiencing one kind of...
Change to Online Learning in BC
ATTENTION PARENTS: Ministry of Education is about to Limit Online Learning in 2022-2023 Is your child taking an online course? Or planning to in 2022-2023? Please read the linked article published by the CBC. Up until now, students looking to register in online courses have had to go outside their...
Play Therapy: When Your Child Needs Support
Relationship First The relationship between client and therapist is the key indicator of successful outcomes within the therapeutic process. This is no different when it comes to working with children or adolescents. Relationship always comes first. Look for a therapist that has experience working with children and adolescents. Does this...
ACT for Parents Raising Children With Autism
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has been used as a successful intervention tool for parents raising children with autism. This is supported by primary research and published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, March 2018, (Fung et. al.) Divorce rates amoung parents raising children with ASD is 91%. Parenting...