Hanover School Division Clinicians offer a variety of workshops to staff and students, one such workshop is on Autism Acceptance and Awareness. The purpose of this presentation is to educate students on the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges of autistic children. Following the presentation, there will be an exercise called ‘the silent sundae bar’ that aims to show peers through the use of non-verbal communication, what it can be like to live with Autism. The hope is that through further… Read More
World Autism Awareness Day 2024 On April 2nd, the world comes together to recognize World Autism Day, a time to celebrate the unique talents and contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. This global observance serves as a reminder to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for those with autism, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive environments where all individuals can thrive. Through awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and community events, World Autism Day aims to foster a more inclusive society that… Read More
STEAM Education Benefits All Students This year STEM/STEAM Day falls on November 8. There’s no way around it: children are significantly better off with strong science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics skills. That’s why STEAM education programs are so important. It’s undebatable that these subjects push society forward, and these programs help to find fun and engaging ways to teach them to students, which is all worth commemorating. STEAM activities benefit ALL students. More students are identified with an SSP… Read More
