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Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic People Living in Rural and Remote Communities – Autistics Edition

Autism Ontario

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Advocacy ASD/ID Core Knowledge Community Inclusion Family Support Help With Transitions Mental Health Sensory Regulation

This toolkit is Part 1 of a 3-part series aiming to promote positive mental health in rural and remote communities. Together with autistic people, parents, and caregivers of autistic people, and mental health professionals, the authors created various activities with information and evidence-informed strategies that can be used at any time.



Part 1 – Autistics Edition

This toolkit is designed for autistic youth and adults who may be struggling with their mental health or who are looking for tools and strategies they can try at any time.

Check out the other parts of this series:

Part 2 – Caregivers Edition
Part 3 – Community Professionals Edition

 

 

Click here to download a printable version of this toolkit!

 

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