{"id":44,"date":"2026-03-13T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:07:22","slug":"learn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?page_id=44","title":{"rendered":"Learn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a1f7935c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-0);border-bottom-width:20px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"width:356px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon.png 512w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-1);border-bottom-width:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-760 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=760\" target=\"_self\" >Popular Autism Clinical Supports\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Popular Autism Clinical Supports&nbsp; AIDE Canada&nbsp; Introduction&nbsp; \u201cHow can I best support my child now that they have a diagnosis of autism?\u201d If you are a parent asking yourself this question, you are not alone. It can be overwhelming to sort through the different options and to know which one is most likely to help&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-01T21:27:07+00:00\">August 1, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-757 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=757\" target=\"_self\" >test 2<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Click here for a printable handout with the reflexion questions and activites from this toolkit. &nbsp; Contents: Introduction Programs and Supports &nbsp; Introduction Family caregivers of individuals with autism and intellectual and\/or developmental disabilities face unique challenges that can affect their mental and physical health. Certain factors can increase or decrease the risk for negative&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-29T16:53:11+00:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-739 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=739\" target=\"_self\" >Friendship Collection<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">AIDE and our trusted partners have curated a collection of resources about friendship to support the journey of autistic and neurodivergent people \u2014 at any stage of life. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-29T15:58:26+00:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-735 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=735\" target=\"_self\" >Burnout Collection<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">To survive and thrive, we often need to be able to conform to expectations, rules, and schedules that work for some but not for others. AIDE Canada and partners have created resources covering everything from masking to prevention and recovery strategies. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-29T15:52:12+00:00\">July 29, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-696 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=696\" target=\"_self\" >Back to School Collection<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">&nbsp; Contents: For Library Books Transitioning Advocacy &#038; Rights Funding Explaining Autism to Non-Autistic Peers Navigating High school Post-Secondary Resources for Educators &nbsp; For Library Books Library Resources: Back to school &nbsp; AIDE Canada Library offers a large collection of print and digital (eBook and audiobook) resources. For each of the resources below, we have&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-15T19:12:25+00:00\">July 15, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-675 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=675\" target=\"_self\" >Going to the Dentist: A Toolkit to Support Dental Visits and Dental Practitioners<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Oral health is an important part of overall health but can be a challenge for some neurodivergent people. Sensory experiences, anxiety, or communication challenges can be barriers to receiving proper dental care. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T20:12:40+00:00\">July 9, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-601 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=601\" target=\"_self\" >Aging and Osteoporosis: Risks &amp; Prevention Infographic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Adults with developmental disabilities are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis \u2013 a bone disease that makes them vulnerable to fractures. This infographic points out some important facts and tips about osteoporosis and developmental disability. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-30T21:28:31+00:00\">June 30, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-572 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=572\" target=\"_self\" >Test Collapsible  test<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Click here for a printable handout with the reflexion questions and activites from this toolkit. &nbsp; Contents: Introduction Programs and Supports &nbsp; Introduction Family caregivers of individuals with autism and intellectual and\/or developmental disabilities face unique challenges that can affect their mental and physical health. Certain factors can increase or decrease the risk for negative&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-04T20:57:41+00:00\">June 4, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-567 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=567\" target=\"_self\" >Caring for the Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual and\/or Developmental Disabilities: Toolkit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Being a caregiver of those with intellectual disabilities and\/or those with developmental disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. This toolkit is designed to provide families with strategies to help individuals navigate their needs and balance them with the needs of their loved one. There is a section just for sibling caregivers as well as&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-04T20:41:04+00:00\">June 4, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-557 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-en-all-topics\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=557\" target=\"_self\" >Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Collection<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This collection explores Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) through accessible toolkits, videos, and learning materials that help deepen understanding, build emotional awareness, and support well-being in everyday life. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-03T17:12:02+00:00\">June 3, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d){var s = d.createElement(\"script\");s.setAttribute(\"data-account\", \"E3cAQ2efRe\");s.setAttribute(\"src\", \"https:\/\/cdn.userway.org\/widget.js\");(d.body || d.head).appendChild(s);})(document)<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon.png 512w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-learn-icon-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find more books like these at the Aide Canada Lending Library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons 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srcset=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/library-book-icon-1024x798.png 1024w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/library-book-icon-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/library-book-icon-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/library-book-icon.png 1485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find more books like these at the Aide Canada Lending Library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9b30a6b2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/library.aidecanada.ca\/\">Lending Library<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peer-video-icon-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peer-video-icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peer-video-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/peer-video-icon-150x150.png 150w, 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