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McMaster Children's Hospital - Autism Program
McMaster Children's Hospital - Autism Program
"Our team is part of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), one of Canada’s leading providers of specialized, evidence-based care for children and youth. We are based at MCH’s Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (RJCHC) – a state of the art facility designed in collaboration with patients and families. It features multiple play zones, a resource library, interactive artwork, and specialized therapy space, such as fully outfitted kitchens where clients can practice life skills. We serve families in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Brantford, Niagara, and surrounding areas. Our services are available to autistic children and youth up to the age of 18, with some services available for young adults up to age 21."
This is a community organization that I have learned from and with over the years. With many free resources and programs, I have often referred families to get involved. Whenever they have, their experiences and feedback has been positive! Click the buttons below to learn more:
Coach David Gaslek:
Coach David Gaslek:
David Geslak (widely known as Coach Dave) is a pioneering fitness expert, author, and keynote speaker internationally recognized for creating exercise and fitness programs for individuals with autism. He is the founder of Exercise Connection, creator of the app Exercise Buddy, and founder of Autism Workforce.
His career focuses on bridging the gap between health, education, and employment by providing scalable, evidence-based physical activity solutions to help autistic individuals build stamina, reduce stress, and improve focus.
Key Contributions and Programs
Exercise Connection & Exercise Buddy: Geslak developed the first structured visual exercise system and app, providing educators, therapists, and families with tools to teach exercise using visual support and technology. (https://www.canfitpro.com/blog/presenter/david-geslak/)
Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate: In partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), he created the fitness industry's first accredited certificate program for training professionals to safely work with the autism community. (https://bizcasthq.com/cxo/david-geslak/)
Author & Speaker: He is the author of The Autism Fitness Handbook and regularly lectures at universities and conferences globally
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CirKarma Movement Breaks:
CirKarma Movement Breaks:
At CirKarma we encourage all voices to be heard, valued, and included. This happens even during our "Movement Breaks" where we strive to create "choice-based" videos that allow various viewpoints to be expressed through movement. These videos aren't made to support a one-size fits all or a right or wrong question. Instead, participants share their thoughts or opinions through their chosen movement. We have even had participants who extend these social conversations by posting polls or debate type questions within the chat. How awesome!
At CirKarma we encourage all voices to be heard, valued, and included. This happens even during our "Movement Breaks" where we strive to create "choice-based" videos that allow various viewpoints to be expressed through movement. These videos aren't made to support a one-size fits all or a right or wrong question. Instead, participants share their thoughts or opinions through their chosen movement. We have even had participants who extend these social conversations by posting polls or debate type questions within the chat. How awesome!
Feel free to check out and use these videos to see what we mean. And, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you know when new content is created. Happy Moving!
Feel free to check out and use these videos to see what we mean. And, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you know when new content is created. Happy Moving!
Welcome to CirKarma, a space that's not necessarily physical and that is defined by, and evolves with, the people within it. A space where your autistic child or youth is seen, valued, and empowered. CirKarma - community that makes life better!
Welcome to CirKarma, a space that's not necessarily physical and that is defined by, and evolves with, the people within it. A space where your autistic child or youth is seen, valued, and empowered. CirKarma - community that makes life better!
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