Jul
04
2013

What Is It Like To Have Autism?

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Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of someone with autism? Most of us will never know. But thanks to Carly Fleischmann, and an award-winning video set in a cafe, we are one step closer to understanding.

What should be a simple transaction—buying a cup of joe—can be fraught with anxiety and sensory overload for someone on the spectrum.

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Nov
07
2012

Canada's War Child Delivers a Powerful Message

Remembering Those we Tend to Forget...

When we think of Remembrance Day, we tend to think of the past. Past wars, past heroes...But this November 11th, I urge you to cast your mind beyond your own backyard and beyond your own preconceptions.

I urge you to remember those we frequently forget about, those whose lives are arguably the most ravaged by war: children. 

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