Resources

In this section I will post interesting articles or sites that I find interesting relating to education and/or students with exceptionalities.

The Autism Project: []
The Autism Project is a multi-media effort by Toronto Star reporters, photographers and videographers - in print, online and social media - to document autistic lives in all their many stages. Our journalists have uncovered an alarming array of policy omissions and holes in social services. We will pursue them with the vigour expected of Canada’s largest and most progressive newspaper, in hopes this project will improve the lives of autistic children, and the families who care for them.

**CBC News - 5 mental disorders share genetic links:** ** @http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2013/02/28/psychiatric-disorders.html ** February 28th, 2013 - This article talks of the research pointing to autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder being genetically related in some way. On the side of this article are also links to other related stories.

** Disabilities and Sexuality: **
Sexuality can be a sensitive topic but that doesn't mean we as caregivers and/or educators can shy away from the subject. Here is some great books for these sometimes awkward conversations. Terri Couwenhoven is the author of numerous publications mainly written from a Down Syndrome prospective but that is applicable to everyone. This is a link to a U.S. publishing company who specializes in books on disabilities, which has book information, reviews, as well as excerpts from the books. 1) Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality 2) The Girls' Guide to Growing Up 3) The Boys' Guide for Growing Up