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Promoting Decision-Making Capabilities in Healthcare

WEBThe Promoting Capabilities tool helps clinicians shift the focus of regular capacity assessments from the independent mental abilities of people with IDD to the quality of …

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Improving Access to Mental Health Resources in Rural and …

WEBThe literature offers various considerations for mental health care provision to address challenges in rural, remote and Northern communities, including the need to …

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Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Group Recreational …

WEBThis article summarizes a study that examined cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and recreational therapy for young autistic adults with mental health concerns. Beneficial …

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Improving care for individuals with self-injurious behaviours

WEBSelf-Injurious Behaviours (SIB) are a complex and difficult to treat. Reasons behind the SIB can include sensory processing differences, physical health concerns, behavioural …

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Screening Tests and Tools for Autism in Adulthood

WEBIt screens for traits associated with autism among individuals 16 years and older without intellectual disability. It was created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues. 6. The …

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Self-Regulation Toolkit

WEBThe information in this toolkit was adapted from the Making Mindfulness Matter (M3) program. The M3 program was created by one of the toolkit’s authors, Dr. Karen Bax, …

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ENJOYING MY HOME: Supported Housing Options for Autism and …

WEBHousing is important as it is where we live much of our daily life. It should be a place of enjoyment, community and safety. This Toolkit offers an overview of supported housing …

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Caring for the Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual and/or

WEBBeing a caregiver of those with intellectual disabilities and/or those with developmental disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. This toolkit is designed to provide …

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Getting an Autism Test and Diagnosis as an Adult in Manitoba

WEBGetting an Autism Test and Diagnosis as an Adult in Manitoba. This video developed by Matt Derraugh talks about how to get an autism test and diagnosis as an adult in …

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Pregnancy and Autism: A Guide for Autistic People Before They …

WEBPostpartum depression (PPD) describes a major depressive episode that can occur during the pregnancy (pre-partum) or within 4-weeks of delivery. It is estimated to impact up to …

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Autism funding and programs for 18+ in Manitoba

WEBThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Manitoba. In Manitoba, there is one main …

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Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit

WEBThere are many different potential causes for feeding challenges which include: medical conditions, the child’s nutritional status, gastro-intestinal issues, sensory processing …

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Autistic Burnout Toolkit

WEBThe term ‘autistic burnout’ refers to a condition many have experienced when facing prolonged periods of stress. A person may experience long-term exhaustion (3+ …

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Understanding Complex Self-Injurious Behaviours

WEBSelf-injurious behaviour may become more pronounced when an individual is experiencing biomedical setting events such as sleep deprivation, hunger, pain, or physical or mental …

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Autism funding and programs for people 18+ in Alberta

WEBThis page outlines government-funded supports and services available to adults (18 years or older) with autism living in the province of Alberta. In Alberta, there are two main …

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Privacy Laws + Your Personal Health Information

WEBElements of consent. 19.1 (1) When this Act requires an individual's consent for the use or disclosure of personal health information, the consent must. (a) relate to the purpose for …

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Understanding Consent and Capacity Rules in Canada

WEBCo-decision-making orders (for the person or property) Specific Decision-Making: refers to a one-time, time-sensitive decision made by someone on behalf of a person who lacks …

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LGBTQ2S+ Toolkit, Celebrating Neurodiversity, Gender Diversity …

WEBThis toolkit addresses LGBTQ2S+ awareness, visibility, and dialogue for individuals with neurodiversity and for their caregivers and families. Gender Identity, sexual freedom, …

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