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With a focus on Peel Region (Ontario, Canada), PAR is an online resource providing information about autism, Special Education, government programs & community supports. Skeets are my own

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Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 16d

Save the date! On Sept 16th, Dr Grant Bruno will discuss how Indigenous perspectives can inform more meaningful & culturally grounded support for Indigenous families with autistic children in the classroom To register www.universe.com/events/explo... #autism #neurodiversity #OntEd

Bare feet of a child standing on a mossy log in a forest, with event text overlaying the bottom for Exploring Indigenous Understandings of Neurodiversity.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 18d

Intersectionality in the Classroom and Why it Matters for Wellbeing freshstartineducation.co.uk/intersection... #autism #OntEd #intersectionality #neurodiversity

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 18d

Those aren't "problems" though 🤔 Yes they're factors but not "problems" in themselves.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 23d

From @jaimehoerricks.bsky.social: "What Counts as Evidence for Gestalt Language Processing: A Methodological Review of Measurement, Construct Validity, and Epistemic Exclusion in Autism and Language" skgpublishers.com/journal-of-c... #autism #SLP #GLP

Scientific article title page on Gestalt Language Processing in autism research by Jaime Hoerricks, featuring an abstract and list of keywords.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 23d

From Ascent Autism: Public schools weren’t built with autistic kids in mind From sensory overload to unstructured spaces & untrained staff, the environment often works against them, not for them. Autistic kids aren’t the problem. The system is Post www.facebook.com/permalink.ph... #autism #OntEd

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· 27d

Apparently this person spent 12 years in education and has an autistic child No words 😠

Screen capture of a Tweet showing an animated character with brown hair and a blue vest, surrounded by sharp blades in a dramatic setting.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jul 9

In addition to increasing funding, we need a complete overhaul of the system because the current one is fundamentally ABLEIST #OntEd #ONpoli #autism #neurodiversity #disability

Screen capture is from the Ontario Human Rights Commission's "All children should feel like they belong at school"

Includes an explanation of why Ontario's approach to "special education" is premised on exclusion and how its legislation reinforces ableism

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jul 6

"You can have a really great day and have a meltdown. A meltdown is not a failure of parenting, failure of maturity or failure of any kind." - FB/AutisticTime #autism

Text on a gradient orange background stating, 'A meltdown is not failure, it is an overwhelmed nervous system.'

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jul 1

Posting pics/vids of autistics in meltdown (even the aftermath) does NOT raise awareness It only reinforces the harmful stereotype that they're “violent” or “dangerous” You can advocate for support without showcasing their lowest moments to the world Credit @autisticallalong.bsky.social #autism

Orange background with black text urging against sharing videos of autistic children during meltdowns. Signed by an autistic adult, emphasizing empathy.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jul 1

Have a happy and safe Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Image of Canadian Native flag designed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Curtis Wilson. The design represents all the First Nations of Canada.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 29

Free resource! "So, You Know an Autistic Adult" was created by autistic people from the @yellowladybugs.bsky.social community to help the people around autistic adults better understand them through a lived experience lens Download here tinyurl.com/4phud7k4 #autism

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 27

@hollandbloorview.ca "Profound autism" is not actually a thing It's not a helpful term & shouldn't be used Do better #autism

Screen capture of a tweet posted by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital announcing they've been awarded a research grant from the ARIA IMPACT Network.

Included in the announcement is the term "profound autism" which is ableist and has been deemed unnecessary by disability and autistic advocates

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 22

Going away to relax & recharge 🏕️

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 12

“the physical arrangement of a classroom environment will largely determine if and how inclusion will happen” (Eridics) inclusionineducation2016.weebly.com/physical-env... #OntEd #inclusion #accessibility #autism #disability #neurodiversity

Diagram illustrating a 21st-century classroom design. Features include tables and chairs in groups, whiteboards, a MakerSpace, a reading area, throw pillows, and a tech zone. It emphasizes collaborative and flexible learning spaces.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 11

When an individual pushes through sensory aversions or discomfort to earn a reward, they're not "learning" to like the food or enjoy the experience They're simply following a behavioural rule to avoid a negative consequence or gain a desired item 1/2 #autism #neurodiversity #OT #sensory

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 9

One big problem is that often IEPs contain unrealistic & ableist goals that prioritize compliance & force masking #OntEd #autism

A table compares Traditional/Ableist goals with Neurodiversity-Affirming goals for students. It contrasts expectations on behavior, communication, and engagement.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 4

Absenteeism is NOT "bad behaviour" Often students miss school due to anxiety, medical appointments, illness, etc What an ABLEIST take. Shameful #OntEd #ONpoli #autism #neurodiversity #disability

Screen capture from Globe & Mail article titled "

Text reads "The Ford government landed on a simple solution for student absenteeism: Make attendance a sizable chunk of their final mark. (It currently isn’t.) 'There has to be consequences for bad behaviour,' Calandra said in April, after he introduced new legislation that would allocate up to 15 per cent of high-schoolers’ grades to class participation."

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· Jun 1

All people should be treated equally, regardless of who they are or who they love #HappyPride #PrideMonth2026 #pride #acceptance #equality #LGBTQIA2

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 27

Don't mean to be that person but this technically isn't "informal exclusion". It's a diagram of a seclusion room It's NOT the result of delayed access to "critical therapy" It's the result of a compliance-based, ABLEIST education system #OntEd #EndSeclusion #autism

Diagram of a seclusion room used in some schools. It describes it as a "concrete room" measuring 8 feet by 8 feet

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 25

#OntEd #autism #neurodiversity #SelfReg #EduSky

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 24

Often IEP goals are written around compliance instead of access, regulation, autonomy & meaningful support Neuro-affirming ones recognize autistic students don't need to become “more neurotypical” to deserve support, belonging & an appropriate education. Read tinyurl.com/57dbj2p2 #OntEd #autism

Light purple background with bold text stating "The Problem." Below, it reads, "Too many IEP goals prioritize compliance over support. Students are expected to act neurotypical instead of being understood." Three overlapping circles in neutral colours are on the right. Additional text at the bottom mentions potential increases in anxiety, burnout, and shame. © The Expert Ally with contact details.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 22

Many IEP goals I've seen are centred around learning neurotypical social skills. This is ableist IEPs should enable access to education not force compliance #OntEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity

Red graphic titled "Stop Putting Goals in IEPs Just Because the Learner Has an IEP." Text advocates for appropriate educational goals, questioning if they address actual disability-related needs. Tone is critical yet informative.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 21

OHRC recognizes Ontario's education system is premised on exclusion. Its legislation reinforces ableism Until the SYSTEM is drastically changed, inclusive education is not possible www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news-cent... #OntEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity #inclusion @inclusioncanada.bsky.social

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 21

While therapy can teach new skills, demanding it as a prerequisite for school attendance is shifting the burden of inclusion onto the child. This is ABLEIST We must become more collaborative & proactive in implementing NEURO-AFFIRMING accommodations to support autistic students #OntEd #autism

Image is a screen capture from the Ontario Autism Coalition's Special Education 2024-2025 survey

Text outlines recommendations to make the Ontario Autism Program more accessible so that autistic students can attend school which is an ableist take

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 21

Seclusion rooms shouldn't be regulated. They should be banned. It's an outdated & traumatic practice that teaches nothing, doesn't decrease "challenging behaviour" at all & is a violation of human rights #OntEd #autism @endseclusion.bsky.social

Image is screen capture from the Ontario Autism Coalition's Special Education 2024-2025 survey

Text reads "3. Regulate and Monitor Calming Room (aka Seclusion Room) Use
Given high reported safety concerns, Ontario must:

-Establish binding standards on calming room use/procedures
-Require documentation (IEPs) and parent notification
-Mandate annual board-level reporting to the Ministry of Education
-Prohibit unsafe, isolating, or unmonitored use

Safety cannot be managed through isolation practices that lack oversight."

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 19

You DO need a confirmed diagnosis to register. You are required to submit a copy of your child's diagnostic report Also there are other free programs under the OAP besides Foundational Family Services I'm sure the creator means well but is this really needed? Even Google AI is more accurate 3/3

Screen capture from the registration form for the Ontario Autism Program showing outlining the confirmed autism diagnosis requirement

Image is screen capture of a Google AI search answering the question "What is the Ontario Autism Program?"

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 19

Yes you can access Foundational Family Services after registering but not "right away". It can take up to 7-10 business days for AccessOAP to issue an OAP number Not all assessments are eligible under Core Clinical Services. Psycho-eds & diagnostic assessments are ineligible 2/3

Screen capture of Ontario Autism Navigator's answer to "What is the OAP?". The website is an AI tool designed to answer questions that Ontario parents of autistic children may have regarding government programs

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 18

The 80s was elementary & high school for me Keeping "special needs" students in segregated classrooms meant I had NO interaction with disabled & ND kids. I didn't know anything about disability & neurodiversity So when MY child was diagnosed autistic, I had NO idea what to do 1/2 #autism #OntEd

Screenshot of a Twitter thread discussing special needs education. Cin discusses past and present support systems for special needs kids, emphasizing lost support today. Christina D'Angelo responds about safety versus teaching priorities. The thread conveys concern over mainstreaming and inclusion challenges.

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 13

Not just "can't" but won't About time ETFO called out Ontario's public education system as ableist BUT that has been the case for DECADES - even before this govt. It is how it was designed #OntEd #ONpoli @archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social @clontario.bsky.social

Screen capture from CP24's article titled "Some Ontario students are being sent home because schools can’t meet their special needs: auditor"

Text is a quote from Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario President David Mastin. It reads “After more than a decade of chronic underfunding and policy decisions that have stripped supports out of classrooms, school boards simply cannot meet the needs of children with disabilities. The system isn’t just strained; it’s fundamentally ableist.”

Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦@peelautismresource· May 8

The OHRC has recognized how Ontario's education system is premised on exclusion. Until the SYSTEM is changed, inclusive education is not possible www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news-cent... #OntEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity #inclusion