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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 👁️ 68 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 👁️ 53 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 👁️ 82 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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Parent holding hands with a young child wearing a colorful backpack, representing support during challenges with attending school. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism and School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Won’t Go to School.” The image introduces practical guidance for parents seeking to understand school refusal in autistic children and support a more manageable return to school.
📅 September 7, 2026 👁️ 108 Views

Autism and School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Won’t Go to School

When an autistic child suddenly doesn’t want to go to school, simply getting them through the door may not solve...
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Young child wearing a backpack gives two thumbs-down with a reluctant expression, illustrating resistance to attending early intervention. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism and Early Intervention Refusal: What to Do When Your Toddler Doesn't Want To Go To Early Intervention.” The image introduces guidance for parents navigating an autistic child’s reluctance or distress around early intervention services.
📅 September 6, 2026 👁️ 40 Views

When Your Autistic Toddler Doesn’t Want to Go to Early Intervention

Help, support, and action items for when your autistic toddler cries at early intervention or refuses to go. When to...
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Hand holding a pen beside educational doodles and the title 'What Is an IEP in Canada? A Plain-Language Guide for Parents' with the Autism Compass logo.
📅 June 23, 2026 👁️ 225 Views

What Is an IEP In Canada? A Plain-Language Guide for Parents

The first time someone mentions an IEP, most parents walk away with more questions than answers. This guide breaks it...
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