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Balance Support & Self Care Studios
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Balance Support & Self Care Studios is a Hamilton-based not-for-profit supporting Ontario parents/caregivers of individuals with diverse needs

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NEW!

Check out our list of upcoming virtual and in-person inclusive, autism-related and disability events for Hamilton & surrounding area

www.canva.com/design/DAG34...

#HamOnt #autism #disability #neurodiversity
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AAC in animation! The children's series Carl the Collector recently introduced "Paulo, who loves outer space and is a collector like Carl. Paulo is also autistic, and is mostly non-speaking/preverbal, communicating with a special speech tablet AAC device."

www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/carl...
'Carl the Collector' Introduces Non-Speaking Autistic Character with AAC Device | Animation Magazine
PBS KIDS animated series 'Carl the Collector' is adding to its neurodiversity representation with a non-verbal Autistic character.
www.animationmagazine.net
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Exceptional Minds, the non-profit Los Angeles-based academy and studio preparing young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in Hollywood, and Cartoon Network Studios unveiled today their latest collaboration: a new original animated shorts collection.
www.animationmagazine.net/?p=3280102
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Help Us Shape a Future Where #Autistic People Thrive!

As a member of the National Autism Network, YOU help shape the recommendations we make to government to bring Canada’s #Autism Strategy to life.

Join us today – YOU MATTER and YOUR EXPERIENCES COUNT

www.nan-rna.ca/participate/#member
Image with a dark blue background featuring the logo and name of the National Autism Network (Réseau national de l’autisme) at the top. Below, large bold text reads: “WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY.”
July 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, learn about our new public awareness campaign, CBC Launches Disability Life and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Nov-14-2025

Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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quoimedia.bsky.social
Provincial governments must adopt consistent school-based standards for supporting students with diabetes

From CEO of @diabetescanada.bsky.social, Laura Syron:

#diabetes #cdnpoli #kidshealth #cdnedu
Provincial governments must adopt consistent school-based standards for supporting students with diabetes
provincial governments are implementing new health and safety policies, including classroom cellphone bans and requirements...
quoimedia.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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thinkingautism.com
Why it's important to push back against the dangerous #ProfoundAutism label; + CN: Suicide:

"Stereotypes created by 'Profound Autism' risk denying suitable support from many Autistic persons, which will predictably result in more Autistic suicides."

thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/grav... #autism
Grave Concerns About Profound Autism
The label "Profound autism" bungles the support needs of autistic people with complex disabilities, and will endanger autistic lives.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
More than 53,000 adults with intellectual disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for vital services. Decades of delay have left too many at risk of homelessness, exploitation, and poverty. This cannot continue. Sign the petition today at Waiting2Belong.ca.

#WaitingToBelong #DSsector
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
Parents/caregivers -

You've registered your child in the #OAP. Now what?

Read on here tinyurl.com/4jw2c5rh

Learn about what programs you can apply for & things to do to support your child

#HamOnt #autism
Square Canva image with light blue background, abstract design elements and watermarked Balance SSCS logo. Blue text reads "I've Registered My Child in the OAP. Now What? Read about what you can do, apply for and access once you've registered your child in the Ontario Autism Program"
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
"..the OHRC outlines how police presence in schools can reinforce, perpetuate or worsen the negative experiences faced by students with disabilities, Indigenous, Black & 2SLGBTQ+ students"

tinyurl.com/3uesu6kc

#OntEd #ONpoli #autism #disability #neurodiversity #StopBill33
OHRC Submission Regarding School Resource Officer Programs | Ontario Human Rights Commission
June 30, 2025 Introduction: The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to offer this submission on Bill 33’s proposed amendments to the Education Act, which would require scho...
www3.ohrc.on.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
balancesscs.bsky.social
Will take more than funding to fix Ontario's public education system

SO MUCH needs to change - class sizes, training, policies, guidelines, ATTITUDES

Schools must also become trauma-informed & neuro-affirming - otherwise autistic/ND students will continue to struggle

#OntEd #autism #ONpoli
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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macautism.ca
📢 New pub alert with MacART members Dr. Stelios Georgiades (@steliosg.bsky.social) & Dr. Mackenzie Salt!

📖 Read, open access: “Household Income Among Families with Autistic Children and Youths in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Matched Cohort Study”: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...

#Autism #Research
The study title reads, "Household income among families with Autistic children and youths in Canada: a cross-sectional matched cohort study". The study authors include Erin Collins, Ahmed Al-Jaishi, Amy Farrow, Nana Amankwah, Stelios Georgiades, Mackenzie Salt, Kieran Holmes, and Rojiemiahd Edjoc.
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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New #CRAEwebinar
Last week Jada Brown shared her work on 'Understanding the embodied experiences of Black, autistic university students in the UK.' It was a brilliant webinar.
And it's now up on YouTube.
Understanding the experiences of Black, autistic university students with Jada Brown (6-Nov-25)
Jada Brown shares her work on 'Understanding the embodied experiences of Black, autistic university students in the UK.'
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
Join us on Nov 25 at 2 p.m. ET for Creating Support Models for an Inclusive Vertical Community. We’ll explore real case studies, innovative support models, unbundling resources, and how technology is reshaping inclusive living in vertical communities.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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balancesscs.bsky.social
NEW!

Check out our list of upcoming virtual and in-person inclusive, autism-related and disability events for Hamilton & surrounding area

www.canva.com/design/DAG34...

#HamOnt #autism #disability #neurodiversity
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November 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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empoweredkidson.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to see CBC launch Disability Life, a new digital content hub dedicated to curating stories, news and perspectives from and about the disability community.

Read all about it: https://bit.ly/47uqWkx

#Accessibility #Inclusion #EmpoweredKidsOntario #CBC
CBC Disability Life graphic.
November 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
We work very hard to inform ON parents/caregivers of public services they can access for their autistic children

BUT organizations who deny our posts make it very hard to get that info out there

#OAP #Autism #HamOnt #neurodiversity
Screenshot of a declined Facebook post from the Canadian National Autism Foundation group. The post includes an infographic about the Ontario Autism Program, featuring sections on registration steps, funding, and additional resources. The infographic is highlighted with teal and beige colors. Below, a description explains the infographic's purpose. The tone is informative, offering guidance for parents of children with autism.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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cdndownsyndrome.bsky.social
Although regular physical activity is an important part of healthy aging, adults with intellectual disabilities spend an average of more than 60% of their day in sedentary behaviour.

Get tips on how to support your loved one's physical activity in Today and Tomorrow: cdss.ca/resources/he...
A young woman with Down syndrome smiling. A dark green box on the right side of the image has white text that reads: Despitep the benefits, many adults with Down syndrome don’t have a fitness routine.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
Advocacy in action!

We met w/Minister Parsa at QP on Nov 4 to discuss the #OAP

As parents of autistic/ND children ourselves, we have lived-in experience dealing w/the complexities of accessing public services

Thanks to Minister Parsa & his team for a productive meeting

#ONpoli #HamOnt #autism
Three people stand smiling in a well-lit room. The man in the middle is Ontario Minister Michael Parsa. He wears a suit with a poppy pin. He is flanked by two women , Myra Zettel and Sarah Klodnicki of Balance Support and Self Care Studios
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
NEW!

Check out our list of upcoming virtual and in-person inclusive, autism-related and disability events for Hamilton & surrounding area

www.canva.com/design/DAG34...

#HamOnt #autism #disability #neurodiversity
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November 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Join Emmanuel House Hospice for “Coping with Grief and Loss Through the Holidays,” a virtual session designed to provide compassionate support and practical guidance.

📅 Monday, December 8, 2025 | 🕕 6–7 PM (Online)

Register using the QR code or contact Fiona at fhisson@gsch.ca for more information.
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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inclusioncanada.bsky.social
Yesterday, the 2025 Federal Budget was released. We broke down what the Budget means for PWD. While there are some positive improvements, the Budget falls short of delivering real change.

Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
Screenshot of press release titled "Federal Budget 2025 Takes a Step Forward on Access but Stops Short of Real Change". View the link in the post to read the release.
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
balancesscs.bsky.social
DYK

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) consists of BOTH direct funding & funded programs?

For more info, go here: tinyurl.com/4wfntazs

#HamOnt #autism #OntarioAutism #OntarioAutismProgram #OAP
Square Canva image with pale yellow background and blue coloured abstract designs Inside a blue circle white text reads "Did you know? The Ontario Autism Program - OAP in parentheses - consists of both direct funding and funded programs?". The Balance SSCS logo is in the bottom left corner
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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According to the IWH, a fully inclusive Canada - where there are no barriers to employment, healthcare, social participation, or any other aspect of life - could yield benefits worth between $252.8 to $422.7 billion, or 13.1% to 22.0% of Canadian GDP in the year 2027.

Learn more at buff.ly/ophPSpK
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ymhc.ngo
What is Your School Stress Response? Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? Understanding these automatic responses is the first step in seeking support.

🚨 Fight: Tight jaw, Grinding teeth, Urge to punch something or someone, Want to punch or kick, Saying “no”, Arguing, Shouting
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM