Spectrum Educational Services

08/19/2021

I’ve been part of the city’s lifeguard training a few times. It’s great to see a swim program for diverse needs.

Have you heard about our Water Splash program?

Water Splash is a swim lesson program for children with developmental disabilities ages 5 and up. It teaches them how to swim and helps them discover how much fun the water is.

The class offers a safe and relaxed environment under the direction of a certified Water Safety Instructor. This is a parented class where a caregiver (16 years and older) is required to be in the water for the lessons at all times. This benefits the child‘s comfort and helps with one-on-one safety supervision.

The program begins Sept 12, and runs on Sunday mornings.
Please email danell@medicinehat.ca with interest or questions.

05/20/2021

“I'm pretty good at running 'human' in emulation mode.” Apt description of Autistic masking.

Tesla and SpaceX founder opens up on national TV

04/30/2021

On this last day of “Autism month” I’m sharing the latest research on Autism and Covid. Boring link picture but informative article.

04/07/2021

Thank you Medicine Hat Public School Division!

Medicine Hat Public School Division will not participate in piloting the new Alberta Curriculum in the fall of 2021. We do not support the curriculum as presented, as it would set back Alberta’s world-class education system in a manner damaging to the learning and wellbeing of our students.

While we will not pilot the curriculum, we are committed to working with Alberta Education to support its review. Medicine Hat Public School Division will conduct a robust examination of the curriculum through engagement with our staff and community, and will provide our feedback as soon as we are able. In the meantime, we strongly encourage Alberta Education to engage Alberta’s Teachers in the process of developing a research-supported, professional curriculum.

12/07/2020

When looking at how to best support someone with a disability, death should not be one of the options.

Inclusion Alberta CEO Emeritus Bruce Uditsky: "While many Canadians were celebrating the life and contributions of Joey Moss, the federal government has been quickly, and quietly, rushing through changes to medical assistance in dying legislation that will put the lives of people with a disability—people with the same abilities and right to inclusion as Mr. Moss—at risk."

11/27/2020

ASDreams continues to be closed. Reopening won’t be considered until physical distancing measures are no longer needed.

At ASDreams we learn to share space effectively. You can continue to practice this while ASDreams is closed. One way to do that is by following Covid guidelines. You can demonstrate to others how to share space effectively by choosing to follow health and safety recommendations even before they become law.

06/27/2020

08/31/2019

I’m taking a break from Spectrum Educational Services for a few months. ASDreams will continue with leadership by Wendy and the DreamTeam.

08/11/2019

Where to meet.

❤️

08/08/2019

We each have a different plate.

Found this pic and I have no idea whose words these are but just had to share as it’s very true

08/06/2019

08/01/2019

For anyone who needs to take a mental health day, sing along with me 🎶

07/25/2019

Breaking down social communication into its parts 😆

Okay, this is actually helpful.

You're welcome.

07/23/2019

Love makes the way.

07/18/2019

Most days it is both.

07/17/2019

Celebrate the small victories 🎉

Small victories.

07/08/2019

Does Monday night feel empty without ASDreams? Check out what the library is offering ages 10-12 on Mondays.

Parents of 𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙉𝙎 (ages 10 - 12): We’re bringing out the Giant Party Games for tonight’s first Tween Night of the summer!

Send your kiddos to join us every Monday this summer at 7pm for different theme nights with their peers. For every night they attend, their name is entered to win a $100 gift card to Medicine Hat Mall!

More details here: https://mhpl.shortgrass.ca/calendar-event/summer-tween-nights.