Resources

Solution-Focused Communication

• A Quick Guide To Solution Focused Communication 1
• A Quick Guide To Solution Focused Communication 2

Sensory Processing Differences

• AIDE Canada: Sensory Processing Differences Toolkit
• Webinar AIDE Canada: Sensory Processing in Autism: The Neuroscience & Practical Strategies for Home Webinar
• ASD Engage Podcast Episode #7: Sensory Experiences- How too much or too little  affects feelings and behaviours   
• Sensory Processing Differences and children on the autism spectrum 
• One Easy Way to Understand Sensory Processing Disorder
• Sensory Issues: Tricks and Tips for Teens and Older Kids

Auditory

• Ear Protection List Suggested by Autistic People 

Interoception

• Psychology Talk Podcast: Interoception in Autism and Mental Health with Kelly Mahler

Eating

• AIDE Canada Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit: 
  
• Autism and Mealtimes: A therapist’s top ten tips for success  
• Autism and pica; Chewing and swallowing objects
• Parent needs help: 4 year-old with autism won’t eat solid foods

Stimming and other behaviours

• Autism and snorting: Parents seek help with new ‘stim’ behaviours
• LOMAH  Disability Podcast: Vocal and Verbal Stimming

Sensory tools

• https://www.toystoolsandtreasures.com/shopping/default.asp
• https://www.fdmt.ca/
• https://www.flaghouse.ca/
• Compression Sheets
• Great chewlery option https://www.munchables.ca/collections/kids-chewelry

Press

• Workshops offer much-needed parental guidance
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launches first ever Echo Ontario Autism Program
• Autism in the Early Childhood Setting: Early Learning & Development Programs presents a memorable conference for all
• Interview: Six Ways to Maximize Mealtimes
• Holland Bloorview’s Autism Summit: A Resounding Success

Peer-reviewed publications

Pena, M., Captain N., & Woodhouse J. (2020). Environmental Adaptations. Manual of Pediatric Balance. 

Pena, M.,, Ng, Y., Ripat J. & Anagnostou E.(2020): Parent Perspectives on Sensory-Based Interventions (SBIs) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders