Victoria Rombos

Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience by @OT_Sachii et al finds that being autistic DOES NOT explain individual engagement with extreme ideologies. @drmelpenner OPEN ACCESS liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

A new international study led by @drmelpenner, senior clinician scientist at Holland Bloorview, examines the personal and contextual factors affecting some autistic adults’ participation in online and offline hate forums. Read more: bit.ly/3WQyUh6

Happy Siblings Day! Today, we honour the incredible bond between siblings and recognize sibling caregivers who offer love, care and support to their brothers and sisters. Learn about the work we are doing to support sibling caregivers: bit.ly/3nK2szg #CdnCaregiving

Join us at our in-person workshop next Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm! Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/sibling-pare…

We often joke that meeting a sibling is like seeing a unicorn because it feels so rare to meet someone who just “gets it”. We’re hosting our annual Sibling & Parents workshop next week, a great opportunity to hear from a panel of adult siblings & start conversations at home!

Happy #NationalSiblingsDay 🦄 All sibling experiences are valid and we all deserve access to support. @HBKidsHospital Sibling Support Program is led by Sibs, for Sibs. We hope that siblings who come to our program feel less isolated and meet others who share their experience.

Also if you want to collaborate in the future on #sibling caregiver work at @HBKidsHospital - @rombosv has the keys to the car! . 🚗💨 . Contact her at siblingsupport@hollandbloorview.ca

"Without a night nurse, Mary Rombos cares for her daughter Chrysoula and may get as little as one to two hours of sleep." Read more to understand the challenges caregivers and families face on the BLOOM blog. bit.ly/3s7q96G

Looking to access resources to best support your child with a sibling client at Holland Bloorview? We’ve made the process easy and accessible with the launch of a new sibling support hub! Visit our website to learn more: bit.ly/3OuOVFy

Thank you Louise for always listening, and advocating for families everywhere! Including families of fellow colleagues 🤗

I am outraged that families @HBKidsHospital + around the world are still abandoned to provide 24-7 care to medically complex kids + adults at home. #OnPoli #HomeCare @SFdirewolf @MarcyFWhite @rombosv @picardonhealth hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-e…

Another successful and humbling @ECHOAutismON bootcamp under our belts, thanks in no small part to the organizing team behind the scenes, clinical guest stars, & extraordinarily important family voices. None of this could happen without you! #AllTeachAllLearn @HBKidsHospital

One day down, 1 to go! @ECHOAutismON boot camp to increase capacity for community Autism dx. Nothing better than a room full of caring, motivated clinicians who want to learn & make a difference! Thx to amazing trainers & planning/coord team for making it all run smoothly!

This just in: a new study led by Dr. Melanie Penner (@drmelpenner) suggests general pediatricians can provide an accurate #autism diagnosis for some children, which can reduce long wait times for autism assessments. Read more: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Grateful for the amazing ECEs at #HBAutism Autism Research Centre. With a solid foundation of #ECE training, they continue to make impactful contributions to the lives of children & families! @rombosv GenevieveFerguson ErinDowds @saleldon #ECEAppreciationDay

This resource looks awesome! As a reminder, #Siblings may be the longest lasting relationship in someone’s life. We need to be set up for success when we may also be a caregiver to our brothers or sisters. . @rombosv @BallpitTweets

🚨 Calling all siblings in their 20s! . Please see the event below hosted by @sibleadership ⬇️⬇️⬇️

👫🏾 Our Sibling Support Program gives siblings the opportunity to connect with peers who might share their experience. The program is open to any child who has a sibling with a disability. Join us for a special event on June 8th! Register at: bit.ly/3sEEXHo

We’re also nearing the 1 year anniversary of the release of the SibKit 2.0! An interactive online tool made by sibs for ALL sibs! hollandbloorview.ca/sibkit

We (cc: @melissango @BallpitTweets) recently held our Annual Sibling Workshop and every year I’m reminded of how insightful and wise young sibs are. I’m also reminded of how great it is to meet other sibs who just “get it”!

Happy #NationalSiblingsDay 🦄 All sibling experiences are valid and we all deserve access to support. @HBKidsHospital Sibling Support Program is led by Sibs, for Sibs. We hope that siblings who come to our program feel less isolated and meet others who share their experience.