Jane Boyd
A list of resources, websites and information to support early childhood educators. This is a resource to support an online professional development workshop from ECEWorkshops.com
These are templates that can be customized for the development of personalized teaching stories.
The website for Autism Canada. Filled with helpful information and resources.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice by Laura J. Hall. Available on Amazon.
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum - available on Amazon
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
Looking for autism & special needs resources specific to British Columbia? Visit the new B.C. Resources page to find community agencies, recreational activities, service providers, support groups, education & employment, community events, the autism manual, new diagnosis hub, transition to adulthood, and much more!
ACT’s Autism Manual for B.C. is, as the name implies, mostly specific to British Columbia but there is information that is more broadly relevant. Community organizations and parents are welcome to print the relevant sections of the manual for easy reference.
One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.
The following "red flags" may indicate your child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. If your child exhibits any of the following, please don’t delay in asking your pediatrician or family doctor for an evaluation:
No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions by nine months
No babbling by 12 months
No back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving by 12 months
No words by 16 months
No meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age
Information about the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5 for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Jane Boyd is a highly connected & visionary leader who builds local & global community — face to face and online. She builds engagement, nurtures collaboration and role models social generosity with intention every day — in life and business. Through 45 Conversations, Jane consults with key stakeholders to address issues related to education, community, business & work-life.
