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Kai hugging his parents

Secret Agent Society: Kai’s Story

October 20, 2023 | News

When Kai was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, his parents Abby and Paul were surprised—aside from some speech challenges, nothing led them to suspect he was autistic. Unfamiliar with the diagnosis and unsure where to turn, Abby and Paul started to connect with supports in their community.

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FASD & Me: Strengthening My Community program with Adopt4Life

The Power in Shared Experiences: Deepening Belonging Through Peer Connections

September 8, 2023 | News

Life is often complicated, and it’s easy to feel like we’re going through the hard times alone. Increasingly however, there is a recognition that peer support networks can spark hope, where the power in shared experiences shines through and environments are fostered where people with FASD and their families can find understanding and a profound sense of belonging.

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Childhood Disability (without) Poverty: A National Discussion

Childhood Disability (without) Poverty: A National Discussion

June 15, 2023 | News

On Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13, 2023, we hosted a first-of-its-kind Canada-wide virtual two-day conference that brought families and professionals together on equal footing to discuss the issues that lie at the intersection of childhood disability, family poverty, and health outcomes.

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