{"id":739,"date":"2026-07-29T15:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=739"},"modified":"2026-07-29T16:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:19:15","slug":"friendship-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/?p=739","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a893a704 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-740\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:41px;border-top-right-radius:41px;border-bottom-left-radius:41px;border-bottom-right-radius:41px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pafnplayground.chrisn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Book-Club-photo-SolStock-canva-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friendship Collection<br><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">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>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\n    #productbox {\n        float: left;\n        display: block;\n        margin: 8px;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .clear {\n        clear: both\n    }\n\n    .product {\n        width: 100%;\n        float: left;\n        padding-bottom: 8px;\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;\n    }\n\n    .product:last-child {\n        border-bottom: none;\n    }\n\n    .product_img {\n        float: left;\n        margin-right: 15px;\n        width: 227px;\n        height: auto;\n        border-radius: 3px;\n        border: 0px solid #e4e4e4;\n    }\n\n    .product_content {\n        float: left;\n        width: 75%;\n        margin-right: 5px;\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n\n    .product_title {\n        float: left;\n        margin-top: -2px;\n        text-align: left;\n        color: #0654ba;\n    }\n\n    .product_title a {\n        font-weight: normal;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #0654ba;\n        text-decoration: none;\n    }\n\n    .AIDE-thumbnail img {\n    width: 225px;\n    height: 145px;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    }\n\n    .thumb-box {\n        width: 225px;  \/* Set your desired uniform width *\/\n        height: 145px; \/* Set your desired uniform height *\/\n        overflow: hidden;\n        }\n\n    .thumb-box img {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        object-fit: cover; \/* Crops the image nicely to fit the box *\/\n\n        }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<!-- 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.  -->\n\n<div>\n    <p>\n        Building meaningful connections, one step at a time.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n        Friendships enrich our lives, yet navigating social interactions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you&#8217;re looking to foster new connections or strengthen existing ones, AIDE and our trusted partners have curated a collection of resources to support you on this journey\u2014at any stage of life.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n        Discover expert insights, practical tools, and guidance to help you build the relationships you deserve. 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This online comic for children was written by author Joel Shaul, Autistic Self-Advocate and Illustrator Elsbeth Dodman, and Dr. Fakhri Shafai. There are downloadable worksheets that can help you brainstorm how to &#8220;grow&#8221; your own friendships!\n                        <br>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- end of product -->\n\n        <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        \n        <!-- start product -->\n        <div class=\"product\">\n            <div class=\"product_img\">\n                <div class=\"thumb-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\".wp-post-image\" alt=\"Three women walking along the shore and laughing\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/images\/default-source\/default-album\/priscilla-du-preez-mkjuozpy70i-unsplash.jpg\"><\/div>\n                <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"product_content\">\n                <div class=\"product_title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/resources\/learn\/community-inclusion\/what-is-social-inclusion-infographic\" >\n                        What is Social Inclusion?\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"product_special\">\n                    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <p>\n                        In support of the National Autism Conference, this infographic and video and infographic explain \u201cWhat is Inclusion?&#8221; and &#8220;Why is it important?&#8221;. 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It addresses topics such as: making the most of high school, independence and organization, friendships, as well as other issues for teens such as smoking, vaping, drugs, alcohol and making good decisions. The Toolkit was written by Laura Beaune. Ms. Beaune is a social worker who has worked extensively with youth.\n                    <br>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- end of product -->\n\n        <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <!-- start product -->\n        <div class=\"product\">\n            <div class=\"product_img\">\n                <div class=\"thumb-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\".wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two people watching the sunset together\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/images\/default-source\/autism-funding-for-18\/briana-tozour-hkkqbpa49ua-unsplash.jpg\"><\/div>\n                <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"product_content\">\n                <div class=\"product_title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/resources\/learn\/asd-id-core-knowledge\/article-disclosure-tips-and-strategies-for-sharing-your-autism-diagnosis-with-your-loved-ones\">\n                        Disclosure: Tips and strategies for sharing your autism diagnosis with your loved ones\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"product_special\">\n                    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <p>\n                        The decision to share any diagnosis is not always easy. It can be difficult to balance keeping your information private with the desire to be your authentic self. 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This resource was developed in partnership with the Centre for Autism Services Alberta.\n                    <br>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- end of product -->\n\n        <!-- start product -->\n        <div class=\"product\">\n            <div class=\"product_img\">\n                <div class=\"thumb-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\".wp-post-image\" alt=\"two young boys playing on a yellow slide at a playground\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/images\/default-source\/articles\/pexels-ian-panelo-19875333.jpg\"><\/div>\n                <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"product_content\">\n                <div class=\"product_title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/aidecanada.ca\/resources\/learn\/behavioral-supports\/social-skills-and-play-dates-for-children-on-the-spectrum\">\n                        Social Skills and Play Dates for Children on the Spectrum \n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"product_special\">\n                    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <p>\n                        In this workshop, we will discuss strategies to support and teach a variety of social skills, how to set up a play date, and how to best support a play date. This workshop is designed for parents of children who have basic joint attention (i.e. purposefully sharing focus with others) and requesting skills. 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