Tag: autism

ABA Basics for Autism and Beyond: Consequence Power

ABA Basics for Autism and Beyond: Consequence Power

The science behind ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) is the science of learning and behaviour. With a little understanding of the principles, there’s nothing we can’t teach. In fact, every teacher […]

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Autism Skill Building: 7 simple iPad games

Autism Skill Building: 7 simple iPad games

It’s a common issue: there are environments where it’s not appropriate to be loud or in constant motion, and while people might be willing to make some exception for children, they […]

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Autism at all Ages: Tips for Teaching Personal Care

Autism at all Ages: Tips for Teaching Personal Care

Independence in personal care skills is arguably one of the most important skills to teach at any time, but even more so for older people on the spectrum. Often, when it […]

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The Changes to Autism Funding in Ontario

Big changes to autism funding in Ontario hit the news last week, and while it doesn’t really affect the teens or adults, I think it’s worth discussing. The Changes: $333 million […]

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Introducing: Perspiration and Butterscotch

Introducing: Perspiration and Butterscotch

Hello! I’m joining the ranks here on Different is Cool to bring a little flavour from the land of autism and Behaviour Science. I want to connect to those who […]

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13 year-old genius with autism, sets out to disprove Big Bang Theory

13 year-old genius with autism, sets out to disprove Big Bang Theory

Indianapolis: Jacob Barnett wants to be a genius when he grows up. No wait, at 13 years of age he’s already a genius, and he’s setting out to disprove Einstein’s […]

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Is High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome Associated with High Functioning Brilliance?

Is High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome Associated with High Functioning Brilliance?

Many people known to be diagnosed in the spectrum of autism are brilliant scientists, anthropologists, physicists, mathematicians, and economists. Albert Einstein and Newton were both considered to be “consistent” in […]

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The OTHER Happiest Place on Earth – Belwood Lodge & Camp

The OTHER Happiest Place on Earth – Belwood Lodge & Camp

Belwood Camp & Lodge [All Photos Courtesy of Belwood Camp]   For a few years now, our brother Edric [an adult with autism] has spent 2 to 3 weeks each […]

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The Horse Boy Method – Autism-spectrum alternative therapy

The Horse Boy Method – Autism-spectrum alternative therapy

[Photo: Owned by Horse Boy Method]   If you’ve seen the outstanding documentary film The Horse Boy [or read the book of the same name], you know about super-father Rupert Isaacson’s quest […]

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What makes you different, makes you cool.

What makes you different, makes you cool.

            As the Founder & CBIC [Chief Believer in Charge] of Different Is Cool, I wanted to provide a little insight as to why my […]

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