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Brock University, Disability Studies Department is conducting a study to understand the strengths that caregivers see in their 10 to 17 years old children on the autism spectrum. The study is an online survey that will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Below is our recruitment poster for additional details. Interested caregivers can click on the study link HERE or email Kevin Yu at yc20tw@brocku.ca.

Beginning January 15, 2024 our new name will be the 

York Community Autism Partnership (YCAP) 

A New Name for a New Year!   

The former York ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Partnership is very excited to announce our new name 

the 

York Community Autism Partnership.  

As an organization that promotes positive awareness of Autism and is responsive to our community, our new name, the York Community Autism Partnership reflects respect for people with Autism and emphasizes our collaborative community work to enhance the system of supports for people with Autism and their families in York Region. 

Why this subtle change?  

There is a growing discontent amongst self-advocates with Autism, their families and many professionals with the use of the term “disorder” with respect to this neuro-diversity. While Autism Spectrum Disorder remains the official diagnosis in the DSMV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Version V), many people feel that referring to someone as “disordered” in everyday interactions diminishes and disrespects their strengths and abilities and negatively emphasizes the challenges  experienced by people with Autism.
 

Do you have a child between 8-13 years of age with a neurodevelopmental disability?

We invite you to participate in a research study:

Secret Agent Society: Operation Regulation – Virtual Trial What is the research about? This study aims to evaluate whether a cognitive behavioural intervention, Secret Agent Society: Operation Regulation, can help youth with neurodevelopmental conditions cope with their emotions and handle the day-to-day stressors in their lives. By neurodevelopmental conditions, we mean a diagnosis of autism, a learning disability, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or cerebral palsy. What does participation involve?

Participating involves weekly virtual sessions where you and your child will meet with a trained therapist for one-on-one therapy. Your child will get to do an assortment of activities and play games (e.g., computer games, problem solving tasks, and role playing). The activities are aimed to help build emotion regulation skills and help with their mental health. You and your child will also participate in research to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. There is no cost to the program.

I’m interested! What next? For more information, please contact sasor@yorku.ca or Dr. Jonathan Weiss, Principal Investigator on the study, at jonweiss@yorku.ca.

Limited space is available, so families will be contacted on a first come, first serve basis