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Lois Alderson

@aldersonwig

Parent, Advocate, Retired Educator

 York, Ontario
Joined May 2017
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Today, every view of this video helps create positive change. All you need to do is watch it and Bell will donate 5¢ more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Retweet to help spread the word! #BellLetsTalk
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My Teenage Life Being Black In Canada youtu.be/zvoguiY-Qmo via @YouTube A very powerful message from an impressive young man!
Keeping Terry’s dream alive! #TerryFoxRun @Wigglyass @wigler02 @13kalderson
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Terry Fox said, “I want to set an example that will never be forgotten!” 40 years of Hope—Terry’s example has not been forgotten. Thank you Terry for your legacy of hope and courage! @TerryFoxCanada @wigler02 @13kalderson @Wigglyass #terryfoxrun2020 #TerryFoxRun
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Very unsettling and frightening for the many many people depending on this drug.
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Information update from @GovCanHealth , additional details and information about the current tamoxifen shortage and what it means for #Canadians prescribed this #breastcancer treatment. newswire.ca/news-releases/in…
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This piece resonates with me on so many levels! My son, also on the spectrum, will be 25 years old next month. While not an easy journey, I don’t regret our experiences! Thank you @MikePMoffatt for articulating so astutely what many are feeling!
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Awesome idea! Pass it on!
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How an Arnprior grocery store is making shopping easier and more sensory friendly for autistic people. cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ar…
How an Arnprior grocery store is making shopping easier for people with autism | CBC News

How an Arnprior grocery store is making shopping easier for people with autism | CBC News

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays, a grocery store in Arnprior dimmed the lights, turned off the intercom and asked staff not to wear scents — all to create a "sensory-friendly shopping experience"...

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A response to the changes in the #OntarioAutismProgram from Dr. Adrienne Perry, who has spent her career working with children with #autism and their families, and helped with the original design of the program 20 years ago #AutismDoesNotEndAtFORD @MacLeodLisa @AmyFeePC
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Parents, you are not alone if you’re worried about your child’s #MentalHealth. Nearly 1 in 5 children experience a mental health issue. Find out how you can spot the signs of mental illness and what you can do to help. ontario.ca/dnw6 #BellLetsTalk
Crying teenage boy looking at mobile phone. Image Text: "Mental health support for kids and youth under 18."

ALT Crying teenage boy looking at mobile phone. Image Text: "Mental health support for kids and youth under 18."

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We Remember Pte Thomas EJ Welch, son of the 2018 National Silver Cross Mother. Thomas died by suicide in May 2004, marking the first death by suicide of a Canadian Soldier after returning home from the Afghanistan mission. More–legion.ca/remembrance/silver… #GetYourPoppy #LestWeForget
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RWA Ontario@RWAOntario5 Nov 2018
"45 companies championing disability inclusion experienced on average: 28% higher revenue twice the net income 30% better performance on economic profit margins and were twice as likely to have total shareholder returns that outperformed their peers." forbes.com/sites/denisebrode…
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Have fun with friends and learn how to knit! Join the #KneuroKnits research group for individuals with disabilities aged 15-24 at @HBKidsHospital and at @OntScienceCtr @drmelpenner @DrLHartman @AzadehKushki research.hollandbloorview.ca…
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A great read to help all of us “neurotypicals” better understand!
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Myth: People with autism are defined by their impairments. Reality: Individuals with autism have many strengths and are not defined by any one feature. Please RT this and other myth busters to raise awareness. #HandsTogether4Autism #seethespectrumdifferently
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Autism Ontario@AutismONT20 Oct 2018
This is amazing! We are so proud of @NiamJainArtist!
CBC News: The National (@CBCTheNational) profile pictureCBC News: The National@CBCTheNational19 Oct 2018
Fifteen-year-old artist Niam Jain lives with autism and has captivated the Canadian art world with his impressionistic paintings. Last night, he had his first big solo art show in Toronto. #TheMoment

Artist Niam Jain's first solo art show | The Moment

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👟👟 Support Team AO York This Weekend! 👟👟 - mailchi.mp/9585c264cff4/auti…
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Hundreds of thousands of women with autism may be going undiagnosed because it's a 'male disorder' | CBC Radio cbc.ca/radio/quirks/oct-6-20…
Hundreds of thousands of women with autism may be going undiagnosed because it's a 'male disorder'...

Hundreds of thousands of women with autism may be going undiagnosed because it's a 'male disorder'...

Vast numbers of girls and women with autism aren't being helped with their problem due to diagnostic gender bias, according to a leading U.K. autism researcher.

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October is #Autism Month in Canada. #AutismSpectrumDisorder affects 1 in 66 children in Canada. Join the #inclusionrevolution and help us celebrate #neurodiversity. Accept us - we belong! @AutismONT @AutismCanada @Geneva_Centre @KerrysPlace @SenatorMunson @ASDalliance
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OCT_OEEO@OCT_OEEO1 Oct 2018
The power of a teacher is the integrity they show us. Let a favourite teacher know how much they meant to you: for World Teachers’ day on Oct 5, share our post and tag or mention that teacher. #WorldTeachersDay #octoeeo
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