Jennifer Pinder, a developmental education support teacher for the Waterloo Region District school board, says the higher emphasis on added protocols can be challenging for kids with neurological and developmental disabilities.
By NATALEIGH MCCALLUM World Autism Day took place on April 2 around the world, but at Conestoga’s Doon campus the day wasn’t just about raising awareness, it was also about members of the A-team being able to tell their stories and give advice. The event featured games in which students were asked to put a sock on their hand and then try to tie a shoe, interactive videos of others … Continued
By NATALEIGH MCCALLUM A is for Autism. A is for Asperger’s. A is for the A-team. No, not the A-team from the famous TV show Pretty Little Liars but rather, our very own group of Conestoga students who are affected by autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD. These students have created their own support group to help others who find themselves on the spectrum. The autistic spectrum is a … Continued
BY DEVON HAYES They call themselves the A-Team. Alex Gobbi worked on his homework. A couple more talked quietly amongst themselves. Taylor Burwash ate his lunch. One thing is clear: this group of students, each on the autism spectrum with varying degrees and combinations of symptoms, are just trying to make it through the school year like everyone else. “I’ve always kind of had self-esteem issues,” said food processing technology … Continued
