Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to the people and world around them. ASD can affect behaviour, social interactions, and one’s ability to communicate verbally. ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means that while all people with ASD will experience certain difficulties, the degree to which each person on the spectrum experiences these challenges will be different.
 

After an Autism Diagnosis Family/Caregiver Webinar


'After an Autism Diagnosis' (formerly 'One Step at a Time') is a webinar for families and caregivers living in Simcoe County and York Region who have a child or youth who has been recently diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Along with providing information and assisting with navigating resources, the webinar also offers support strategies and allows participants to connect with other families with similar experiences. 

Click to see the upcoming workshops here

Flyers will be made available in Tamil, French, Arabic, Chinese and Farsi by the end of November. In the meantime, if you require interpretation support, please email Sarah Mackenzie at smackenzie@ctnsy.ca
 

Community Support:

Ontario Autism Program 

Autism Ontario

CTN Events- Coffee Chats and Workshops
CTN Mentor Program

Autism Ontario Learning Resource Site

York ASD Partnership Resources
Autism Canada
Kerry's Place for Autism Services

Autism Teenage Partnership

Autism Ontario- Transition to Adulthood Resources

Adults with ASD


New Diagnosis:

What is autism?
A Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids written by Autistic Adults
York Region ASD Resource Kit
Welcome to the Autistic Community
Amazing Things Can Happen (video)

Autistic Not Weird videos

Amaze - resources and information

Autism Ontario: Ten Facts About Autism, What Autism Isn’t and the Language Statement

ASD Next Steps- F Word Profiles

Autism Navigator (parent education videos and courses)

AIDE Canada – Canada's largest resource hub for content catered to the autism and neurodivergent communities


Therapy Options:

Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

OAP Provider List
Foundational Family Services (FFS) Workshops for Parents (OAP)

Autism Ontario CommunityConnect site to find professionals


Parenting Tips:

Fine motor skills, toliet training and independent skills

Kinark Kreates are practical how-to videos to help you create resources in the home to support your child

Feeding and other tips for parents

Blood Tests for children and youth with autism (LifeLabs Program)

Celebrating the autism community- video by Autism Ontario

App for kids with autism

MedicAlert Autism Program

York Region Police Registration for children with autism- Project Lifesaver

100+ Books about Autism and Neurodiversity

Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism


Facebook Groups:

Autism Inclusivity

Ask Autistics Ontario
Autism Family Support of Simcoe County
 

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