News Items tag as: autism

Kamloops mom fights for autism assessment for young son
August 16, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops mother continues to get the runaround after years of trying to get her young son assessed for autism before he enters kindergarten, and she isn’t the only one.
Lemonade stand sparks overwhelming support for Kamloops family
April 17, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The old adage “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” never made more sense for a mother of three in Kamloops.
Baseball program for kids on autism spectrum arrives in Kamloops and West Kelowna
April 12, 2024 - 12:00 PM

The Canucks Autism Network is launching an all-new baseball program for youth on the spectrum in Kamloops and West Kelowna that was built in collaboration with the Toronto Blue Jays charitable arm, the Jay's Care Foundation.
The challenges of finding a job in Okanagan for those on autism spectrum
December 09, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Finding a job is challenging, especially for individuals on the autism spectrum. Programs like Ready, Willing and Able are here to help autistic individuals in the Okanagan find jobs and educate employers.
Check out these sensory-friendly Christmas events for Okanagan, Kamloops kids with autism
November 06, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Christmas is around the corner with all its busy crowds, bright lights and music and while for most the energy and commotion around the season is anticipated with excitement, for others it can cause sensory overload.
How a child's autism diagnosis opened a new world for Penticton family
May 01, 2020 - 6:30 AM

You can almost feel Belinda Fries bristle when a wave of blue washes over social media for Autism Awareness day.
Autism program ending at Starbright in Kelowna
November 21, 2019 - 8:17 AM

A Kelowna child development centre is ending its autism program next month.
Unique Santa experience for children with autism
November 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – The normally happy experience of having a picture taken with Santa can instead be terrifying for some children with autism.
So what happens when your autistic child grows up?
January 07, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - It’s called "the cliff" and its something the mother of an autistic child says can keep her awake at night.
Sensitive Santa brings Christmas closer to children with autism
December 09, 2015 - 7:00 PM

KELOWNA - A visit to see Santa in the mall, along with the obligatory photo, is a rite of passage in Canada for most kids.
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