Bullet Point News recently sat down with Stouffville resident, kindergarten teacher, and Creative Beginning founder Christina Collura about Autism Awareness Month.
“[Autism Awareness Month] is a time to really sit down and accept the differences and the accommodations that are required to work with children and adults with special needs,” Collura said.
“There shouldn’t be a negative connotation with someone on the spectrum,” Collura continued. “We can all teach diversity and inclusion with children both on and off the spectrum.”
Collura highlighted the importance of identifying strengths and working with them. Then, she says, “let them jump right in.”
Asked how local businesses and organizations can help support those on the Autism spectrum, Collura explained that granting even the smallest opportunity goes a long way.
“Building that confidence, building that inclusion and that diversity, it’s vital to recognizing that they are more capable than we realize.”
