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Female pediatrician wearing a stethoscope interacts with a young girl using a stuffed animal during a medical checkup. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “The 18-Month Checkup: Autism Red Flags Your Doctor May Be Looking For.” The image introduces a parent-friendly guide to early signs of autism, developmental milestones, and autism screening during an 18-month checkup.
📅 October 26, 2026 👁️ 8 Views

18-Month Check-Up Red Flags: What Your Doctor Looks For and What to Watch at Home

Not pointing yet? Only a few words? The 18-month check-up is a big one. Here’s what your doctor looks for,...
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Young girl with blonde pigtails eating a cherry tomato from a fork while sitting in front of a colorful salad and glass of water. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “The GAPS Diet for Autism: What It Is, How It Works, and Where to Start.” The image introduces an overview of the GAPS diet, its dietary approach, and considerations for families exploring nutrition and autism.
📅 October 24, 2026 👁️ 15 Views

The GAPS Diet for Autism: What It Is, How It Works, and Where to Start

The GAPS diet focuses on supporting gut health through food. Nutritionist Megan Barefoot joins us to explain how the protocol...
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Illustration of a physiotherapist helping a young girl with therapy exercises beside the title "How to Access Publicly Funded Autism Programs in Canada (by Province)" and the Autism Compass Logo
📅 October 10, 2026 👁️ 278 Views

How to Access Publicly Funded Autism Programs in Canada by Province

This article talks about many of the publicly funded autism programs for children in Canada, broken down by province or...
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White piggy bank wearing a graduation cap sits on a stack of school books, representing education costs and tax savings. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Can You Claim Private School Tuition for an Autistic Child on Your Taxes?” The image introduces information for Canadian families about potential tax treatment of private school tuition for an autistic child.
📅 September 30, 2026 👁️ 70 Views

Can You Claim Private School Tuition for an Autistic Child on Your Taxes?

Some private school fees for autistic and special needs children may qualify as a medical expense in Canada. Here’s how...
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Young child concentrating on a colorful wooden puzzle, representing play-based learning and early childhood development. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “What Is Early Intervention? A Plain-Language Guide for Parents.” The image introduces a parent-friendly guide to understanding early intervention and the types of developmental support available to young children.
📅 September 28, 2026 👁️ 54 Views

What Is Early Intervention? A Plain-Language Guide for Parents

When I first worried that Zion might be autistic, a friend told me early intervention had helped her son so...
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Young student wearing glasses looks frustrated while holding a pencil over an open workbook, representing school-related overwhelm. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Signs Your Autistic Child Is Overwhelmed at School.” The image introduces a parent-focused guide to recognizing signs that an autistic child may be struggling with sensory, emotional, or academic demands at school.
📅 September 23, 2026 👁️ 83 Views

Is School Too Much? Signs Your Autistic Child Is Struggling at School

You know the drive home. Some days it’s the silence in the back seat, where no question gets an answer....
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