Asperger Manitoba Inc. » Information http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:58:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Lunch and Learn presented by SMD:The Primary Caregiver Tax Credit http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2018/07/lunch-and-learn-presented-by-smdthe-primary-caregiver-tax-credit/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2018/07/lunch-and-learn-presented-by-smdthe-primary-caregiver-tax-credit/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:34:57 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=3310 Join SMD as they host a presentation on October 2, 2018 from 12 pm until 1 pm in room 203.  RSVP Angel: 204-975-3103 or email aprefontaine-gibson@smd.mb.ca.Primary Tax Credit poster

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2018/07/lunch-and-learn-presented-by-smdthe-primary-caregiver-tax-credit/feed/ 0 AMI’s response to the changes to the DSM V http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/02/amis-response-to-the-changes-to-the-dsm-v/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/02/amis-response-to-the-changes-to-the-dsm-v/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:48:30 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=2120 Please find AMI’s response to the changes to the DSM V here.

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/02/amis-response-to-the-changes-to-the-dsm-v/feed/ 0 “Vancouver designer’s inflatable vest helps autistic kids focus” http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/vancouver-designers-inflatable-vest-helps-autistic-kids-focus/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/vancouver-designers-inflatable-vest-helps-autistic-kids-focus/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:10:20 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=2082 A snug vest has been created by a young entrepreneur here in Canada.  She has incorporated the desire for many autistics to feel deep pressure, such as a firm hug, or hold.  An article in the Vancouver Sun from January 20, 2013 discusses this new innovation.

 

 

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/vancouver-designers-inflatable-vest-helps-autistic-kids-focus/feed/ 0 Apps for Students with ASD http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/apps-for-students-with-asd/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/apps-for-students-with-asd/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:03:04 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=2077 This wheel of apps breaks down the various apps  available to work with different domains as it pertains to ASD.  Please find the wheel of apps here.

 

 

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/apps-for-students-with-asd/feed/ 0 Disability Tax Credit and ASD http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/disability-tax-credit-and-asd/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/disability-tax-credit-and-asd/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:36:56 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=2065 Please find this presentation done by the Autism Calgary Association regarding the Disability Tax Credit and ASD.

 

 

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/disability-tax-credit-and-asd/feed/ 0 Person First or Identity First Language http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/person-first-or-identity-first-language/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/person-first-or-identity-first-language/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:53:48 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=2004 Some people in the Autism and Disabilties community are thinking that a change in wording would better represent their feelings and help reduce stigma. We are seeking your opinion about this. Would you prefer the wording “An Aspergian/Autistic person OR A person with Asperger’s/ Autism”. For furthur information about this issue here are some links to read: person first language and identity first language.

 
If you could please fill out this survey to help us with this matter it would be great! Please complete the survey prior to January 16, 2013. If you have questions or comments regarding this matter please email us at info@asperger-manitoba.ca.
Thank you,
The Board of AMI

 

 

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2013/01/person-first-or-identity-first-language/feed/ 0 An Employers Guide to ASD http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/an-employers-guide-to-asd/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/an-employers-guide-to-asd/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:26 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=1880 This is an excellent resource for employers, or anyone who works with individuals with ASD.

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/an-employers-guide-to-asd/feed/ 0 Article from New York Magazine http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/article-from-new-york-magazine/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/article-from-new-york-magazine/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:49:08 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=1873 Please find this article published on October 28, 2012 from New York Magazine called “Is Everyone on the Autism Spectrum” by Benjamin Wallace.

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/article-from-new-york-magazine/feed/ 0 Interview with Dr. Heather MacKenzie http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/interview-with-dr-heather-mackenzie/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/interview-with-dr-heather-mackenzie/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:44:42 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=1869 AMI has worked with Dr. MacKenzie and Dr. Montgomery offering spark* to children in Manitoba.  Watch this video to see Dr. MacKenzie talk about spark*

]]> http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/11/interview-with-dr-heather-mackenzie/feed/ 0 Safety Toolkit for Children on the spectrum who may wander http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/10/safety-toolkit-for-children-on-the-spectrum-who-may-wander/ http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/2012/10/safety-toolkit-for-children-on-the-spectrum-who-may-wander/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:12:19 +0000 admin http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca/?p=1816 Please find this safety toolkit from the National Autism Association for if you are a caregiver of someone with ASD.

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