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Peer Advice Videos are questions asked and answered by self-advocates across Canada. This project was created and developed by Canadian self-advocates from the autism community.
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How do I support meaningful communication in my child's journey to independence?
Is early intervention important?
If I know my child is Autistic, do I really need a formal diagnosis? Do they need it?
As parents, how do we deal with feeling that we are failing our children?
I am so overwhelmed and exhausted; What can I do to keep going?
What is respite? Do I need it?
What challenges may we face as a family, and how can I support my child in the challenges they may encounter?
How can I help my Autistic child be authentic to themselves and take part in the world around them?
How do I deal with challenging or unexpected public interactions when out with my child?
Will my child ever be independent? What can I do now to help my child build independence?
Should I be worried if my child doesn't want or have any friends?
How do I explain and support the body changes through puberty?
How do I help my child find interests, an area of study, or a career path?
How can I know if I am supporting my child or expecting too much?
How can I know when or if we should leave our current school?
Will my child ever be able to self-regulate or find good coping strategies? How do I support this?
What sort of therapy should we do? How do we decide?
How do I support and advocate for my child in the medical model while maintaining our culture and values?
How do I set priorities when choosing therapy or interventions for my child?
Once we have an autism diagnosis, how do we decide what to do next?
How can I respond when someone doesn't believe my child is Autistic?
Should I disclose my child's diagnosis when meeting new people or registering for camps or groups?
If and how can I explain my child's diagnosis to friends and relatives?
When and how do I tell my child they are Autistic?
How do I decide what kind of schooling to do with my child?
What can I do if I don’t know how to prepare my meals?
How can I keep my home clean?
Do I have to disclose my diagnosis to my friends?
How can I communicate to someone that I’m interested in them?
What can I do when someone says, “you don’t look autistic”?
How can I deal with someone who treats me differently after I disclose my diagnosis?
How can I thank a friend for inviting me over?
I just received my diagnosis, what is my next step?
Where can I go to find information about autism spectrum disorders and/or intellectual disabilities?
How can I deal with internal guilt when I say no?
How do I turn down a hug?
What is consent?
Is it okay to leave a mandatory social event? How?
How can I access higher education?
How can I pay for post-secondary education?
How can I make connections with my classmates?
Should I disclose my diagnosis to my classmates?
How do I know if I am too sick to go to school?
Can I choose my own career or job preferences?
What is expected of me as an employee?
What should I wear to a job interview?
What if I don’t like my co-workers?
What can I do to make connections at work?
How can I befriend a co-worker?
Do I have to disclose my diagnosis to my boss and co-workers?
How can I show someone that I’m romantically interested in them?
How can I ask for accommodations at work?
How do I know if I am too sick to go to work?
What should I do if I feel like I am being bullied or harrassed at work?
Should I have a bank account?
I can afford to pay rent, should I move out?
How do I set a budget?
How do I know if I’m ready to move out of home?
How can I plan for moving out?
Can I get support in higher education settings?
What can I do if I feel someone is bullying me?
What can I do if I’m interested in someone who is already taken?
How do I know if someone is romantically interested in me?
What if I have to move to another province for a job?
What can I do if I have to spend time with someone I don’t like?
What can I do if I have a fight with my roommate?
How can I make friends and social connections?
Will I be able to have kids?
Where can I meet someone with similar interests to me?
What is clearly romantic? (Valentines day, one on one, weekend evening, dinner…)
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