Discover how early literacy activities like reading, storytelling, and book sharing can shape your child’s success from preschool through high school. Learn why starting early matters — and how simple, everyday interactions can build a lifelong love of learning.

When we think about playing with children, we usually think about the toys involved. But new research suggests that some of the most meaningful and positive interactions between parents and autistic children happen when there are no toys involved at all.

Your child likely has some favourite toys or play activities. As a parent, you may be wondering whether certain types of toys are better at supporting language and play skills than others. Find out what the research says!

Did you know that phonological awareness is one of the most important early literacy skills your child needs to be prepared for school? Here’s a fun way you can help your child build this important skill while enjoying rhymes together.

All children have unique sensory preferences, including autistic children. Learn how you can make the most of these preferences by matching them to “people games” – toy-free games where all the fun is in the interaction!

A recent study explored what parents of young autistic children found helpful – and also what they found challenging – about their early intervention experience. Here’s what they said, along with some tips for how you can communicate with your child’s early interventionist to ensure the greatest benefit for you and your child.  

As a parent of an autistic child, you might ask yourself, "Although I know my child best, can I develop the knowledge and skills to best support my child’s communication? Is it really effective when parents provide therapy at home with their child?" Find out what the research says!

Emergent literacy skills are the building blocks of learning to read and write. These early skills are essential for all children to learn. For young autistic children, it's important to consider their individual strengths and interests when deciding how best to support their emergent literacy skills.