Category: News and Media

Autism: A Puzzling Disorder

Please find this article in the Vancouver Sun regarding the increase in diagnosis of children an looks at the thousands of aging adults who were never diagnosed. Click here.

Monday February 13th, 2012 in Information, 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 »

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 Resource Centre Unveiled

For Immediate Release! Asperger Manitoba Inc. (AMI) proudly announces the launch of Phase 1 of The Asperger Manitoba Resource Centre (AMRC). Part of a three phase plan, the AMRC will develop and deliver accessible, appropriate supports for both children and adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) in Manitoba as well as their parents and caregivers. With [...]

Tuesday April 27th, 2010 in Information, News and Media, Services | Comments Off

AMI Founder Named Most Beautiful Woman

Winnipeg Women Magazine has named our Bev as one of Winnipeg’s five most beautiful women for 2010. Each year the magazine recognizes women who exemplify the true meaning of the word beauty. Bev was recognized for her tenacity, leadership, and vision in working toward enriching the lives of individuals with Asperger Syndrome, their parents, and [...]

Tuesday April 27th, 2010 in News and Media | Comments Off

Walking to the Beat of His Own Drum

The Spring SMD Newsletter has a feature article on David Perlmutter, a young adult with Asperger syndrome who participated in the first Social Skills Group offered by AMI. Follow the link below to read the newsletter and article. Walking to the Beat of His Own Drum

Tuesday April 27th, 2010 in News and Media | Comments Off