Autism

“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”
– Dr. Stephen Shore

I still remember the day I was told that Nolan (our son) was most likely autistic. I was still in the middle of my chemo and my heart felt like it was ripping apart. Then…my life coach told me that Nolan was here to teach me something very important that I wouldn’t learn without his teaching: How to live!

Two questions I get asked often are:

What is autism?

Autism is a neurological difference in how the brain is wired that presents itself in marked differences (and often difficulties) in language and social interaction and often the presence of atypical behaviors such as sensitivity to sounds/smells/lights, repetitive-stereotypic behaviors, and insistence on sameness and routines.

Should children with autism be vaccinated?

To vaccinate or not? Unfortunately, this topic tends to be a very touchy one. It seems that many people are either for it…or against it. I encourage you to educate yourself before you vaccinate your children so you are making an informed choice.

Had I known what I know now, I would have done things differently.

Check out this YouTube video “The Greater Good” trailer. I highly recommend it.

I hope that you find something here that is helpful for you. I am not a physician, but I have had a great deal of experience in parenting a child with autism.

Naturopathic Care for Autism

If you need help finding a naturopathic practitioner to help, here are some that are particularly good at assisting with autism.

SCIMEDICA Health Group

Dr. Cai is an amazing Naturopathic Doctor. Nolan and I both see her as she has so many different tools to help, and really knows her stuff.   She has been so helpful to my whole family.

Visit SCIMEDICA online.

New Leaf Wellness & Massage

Dr. Nicole Cerf is a DAN Doctor (Defeat Autism Now) that works in Abbotsford, BC. I would recommend her to anyone.

Check out Dr. Nicole’s profile.

Sexual Health Education

Selema Noon – is a great resource for ALL parents. Visit her website to learn more.

Looking for more help with autism? Let's chat!

Counseling

Coleen Drobot: An amazing lady and counselor. She has been so helpful to my husband and I. She is part of the Neufeld Institute, a former teacher, and a mom of two children. Visit Drobot Counseling online for more information.

Food is Medicine

The Healthy Family & Home has many very healthy and very easy recipes that are oriented toward family. For each recipe, she gives a run-down on the ingredients and why they are good for you and often compares them to the ‘store-bought’ version.

Other Healthy Recipe Resources

Neurological Integration System (NIS)

NIS is based on the fundamental principle that the brain controls all bodily functions through its neurological circuitry.

When we exceed our individual tolerance to stress (IE: hormonal, emotional, structural, physical, pathological and/or neurological) the signaling between the brain and the body becomes “disconnected” which can lead to a variety of symptoms that range from mild to severe.

NIS is a unique modality that works on a cellular level by finding and treating the root cause of your symptoms. During a NIS treatment, the NIS Practitioner guides the brain to re-establish cell connections or “reconnect” the brain to the cells in question.

I highly recommend Claudette Varley, RN, BScN – Neurological Integration System Practitioner. She has been so helpful to our family.

Holistic Allergist

Ingrid Ericson (Harmony Healing Centre) is amazing. She does biofeedback analysis: a natural health screening method used to obtain information from the body to determine the energetic level of intolerance to the given substance. No needles!

I wish I had known about her sooner, she can also help with anaphylaxis allergies like peanuts, etc. 

“It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.”

– Coach Elaine Hall

Medical Intuitive

Thomas Moore is an effective and clear Multidimensional Healer and Medical Intuitive.

His skills and abilities to hear and see into the human body for root causes of symptoms continue to expand. He provides clarity to clients who are puzzled by symptoms that no one else is able to identify.

To learn more or contact Thomas visit Cinnabar Health’s website.

Music Therapy

We started working with Erin (who lives in White Rock) and I can tell you that Nolan is in love with her. We are so excited to have her as part of our team.

Erin Parr is an experienced Music Therapist who works with children with disabilities. With over ten years of experience working with autistic children, children with disabilities, and babies/toddlers, she has applied music therapy to a wide range with exciting results.

Visit her Facebook page to contact her.

Groups & Networks

Check out these groups that I have personally interacted with and recommend to anyone looking for more information or help managing autism.

Reach Child & Youth Development Society

Reach is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. At Reach, they believe in the potential of every child. They work together with families to recognize each child’s strengths and develop their abilities. Reach currently provides programs and services to families in Delta, Surrey, and Langley B.C.

Visit their website to learn more.

Canucks Autism Network

The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides high-quality recreational, sports, social, and vocational development programs for individuals and families living with autism. They aim to build capacity through community networks across British Columbia.

Go to CAN’s website for more information.

Autism Community Training - FIT Network

A Social Educational Network that was created to get Families in Touch. Monthly FIT meets, seasonal family fun events, and casual coffee nights provide opportunities for families who have children with special needs to “Get FIT”.

Go to ACT’s website.

Learn more about the FIT Network.

Zajac Ranch for Children

They provide camp experiences that empower children of all abilities to participate, foster the development of life-long skills and independence and, create lasting opportunities for friendship and fulfillment.

For more information go to zajacranch.com.

Other Groups & Networks

Educational Materials & Sensory Toys

Interested in learning more or need some help?

Videos

Books

Next Masterpiece Magic Cohort Start Date is November 6th 2024!

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