Category: News and Media

Office of the Auditor General Releases Annual Report to the Legislature

Auditor General, Carol Bellringer, released the Office’s 2011 annual report to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and her annual report following up previously issued recommendations.  The annual report consists of 8 Chapters, covering diverse subject matters.  Of particular interest is section 6, Special Needs Education.   Asperger Manitoba Inc. is going through the report and [...]


Friday January 13th, 2012 in News and Media | No Comments »

Book Launch – Trueman Bradley Aspie Detective

Please find attached information about a new novel for young people about a detective. The difference is, he has Aspergers, and the story carries us through his challenges and successes in an entertaining and engaging manner. The book was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London, England, but the author, Alexei Maxim Russell, lives here [...]


Sunday November 27th, 2011 in Events, News and Media | No Comments »

Schedule of events for A Different Way of Thinking Conference

Please find the schedule for A Different Way of Thinking conference here


Thursday September 29th, 2011 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »

A Different Way of Thinking Conference with Tony Attwood

The schedule for the conference has now been posted here. Please note that we are unable to accept walk-up registration or payments.  All registration and payments must be received by September 27, 2011.  If we have not received your registration AND payment by September 27th, 2011 you WILL NOT be able to attend the conference.


Thursday September 15th, 2011 in Events, News and Media | No Comments »

Shaw TV Profile

The President of AMI, Anne Kresta`s family was featured on Shaw TV, please view the video of Asperger Syndrome in Manitoba here


Wednesday August 3rd, 2011 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »

News about adult skills groups!

Asperger Manitoba Inc. will be offering another skills-for-living group on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in early 2011! Three group sessions have already been completed since 2009 and the response to every group has been very positive! We are now receiving more applicants for the coming year. Do you have Asperger Syndrome (or a related diagnosis)? Are you [...]


Thursday January 6th, 2011 in Events, News and Media, Services | No Comments »

New DVD Targets Organization and Self-Motivation Skills

Model Me Organization and Motivation It’s often difficult for children with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome to perform tasks that require so-called “executive functioning” skills. The Model Me Organization & Motivation™ video targets skills under this umbrella related to organization and self-motivation. The DVD features real children modeling the skills. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and [...]


Tuesday January 4th, 2011 in Information, News and Media, Services | No Comments »

AMI Chair – Anne Kresta Recipient of Award

Congratulations to Anne Kresta who has been named a Community Champion for your leadership and commitment to children and families to be celebrated at the National Child Day Forum on Nov. 16! Well done! We are proud of you. You are very deserving of this recognition!


Thursday October 28th, 2010 in News and Media | No Comments »

Asperger Manitoba Inc. Announces Board of Directors for 2010-2011

Anne Kresta, President/Chair-elect of AMI, is pleased to introduce our board of directors for the coming year.  Returning officers include Andrea Villeneuve (Vice-Chair), Charlene Walberg (Secretary), Bev Larmour (member at large), and Janet Thomson (member at large).  Newly elected directors include Damon Schuler, Bryan Kehler, Kris Perlmutter, Linda Liut (Treasurer), Caitlynn Wray, Quinn Senkow and [...]


Wednesday October 20th, 2010 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »

NEWS about adult skills groups!

Asperger Manitoba Inc. will be offering another skills-for-living group on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in July 2010!


Wednesday May 26th, 2010 in News and Media, Services | Comments Off