Defying expectations: Adaline’s journey with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Elysha, a teacher, and Tyrone, an electrician, are the parents of Adaline (7) and her younger sister, MaKinleigh (3). They built a life that is busy, loud and full of movement, just the way their daughter…
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Understanding Autism through Jack’s eyes
Jack is three years old and always on the move. He always chooses to run instead of walk and breaks out into dance whenever he hears music playing. Monster trucks and cars are his greatest passions because of their spinning wheels, and…
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A family’s journey of growth, advocacy and belonging
Celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Autism does not look the same for everyone, even within the same family. For Brett and Celine, raising three children on the autism spectrum meant learning to…
Read moreNational Siblings Day – April 10
Siblings by Siblings Program National Siblings Day is celebrated each year on April 10. To honour this, we are proud to feature Grandview Kids’ “Siblings by Siblings” program! Siblings by…
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Listening, learning and supporting: Jake’s journey
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To celebrate, we share an interview between Katy and Samantha. Katy is a parent of and a big advocate for Grandview kid Jake. Samantha…
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The power of unconditional love: Liam’s journey
Julie Beazley is a Digital Publisher, Graphic and Web Designer based in Oshawa, Ontario. She creates and shares resources through her small business, including resources, advocacy tools, printables and heartfelt reflections from life with her son, Liam. Julie…
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Why finding respite is important, and how to do it
Parenting a child or youth with additional needs is more than parenting. You become the caregiver, nurse, teacher, case manager, advocate and so much more. You have different considerations to consider than some other parents or caregivers….
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March: Dates of Significance
Each month, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee highlights dates of significance. These may include religious observances, clinical and medical awareness dates, important events or other significant moments…
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Home is where the care is: National Epilepsy Awareness Month
On a gloomy winter morning in Winnipeg, with clouds hanging low and snow clinging stubbornly to the ground, Vince and Michelle brought their two-and-a-half-month-old daughter, Ayla, to The Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg emergency department. They arrived at 9…
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Melecia’s strength and love for Lorenzo
Celebrating National Epilepsy Awareness Month and National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month 12-year-old Lorenzo is warm, welcoming and engaging in his own way. Though he is nonverbal, he communicates clearly. He shows interest through his…
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