Autism Okanagan

Why Okanagan businesses should hire someone on autism spectrum this summer
As the Okanagan gets ready for a busy summer, the Ready, Willing and Able program…

Sensory-friendly Santa Claus returns to Kelowna mall
Autism Okanagan is hosting sensory-friendly visit with Santa for families who have kids on the…
Unique Santa experience for children with autism
KELOWNA – The normally happy experience of having a picture taken with Santa can instead…

Sensitive Santa brings Christmas closer to children with autism
KELOWNA - A visit to see Santa in the mall, along with the obligatory photo, is a rite of passage in Canada for most kids. But if your child isn’t fascinated by the flashing lights, ringing bells and ornate costumes or together it creates a kind of sensory overload that leads to anxiety and even...