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.
Community Support:
Ontario Autism Program
Autism Parent Kit - available in English, French, Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Taglog, Tamil and Urdu
Autism Ontario
CTN Events- Coffee Chats and Workshops CTN Mentor Program
Autism Ontario Knowledge Base Resource Site Autism Canada Kerry's Place for Autism Services
Autism Teenage Partnership
Adults with ASD
New Diagnosis:
First 100 Day Toolkit A Grandparent's Guide to Autism A Parent's Guide to Autism A Sibling's Guide to Autism Introduction to Behavioural Health Treatments York Region ASD Resource Kit
Autism Ontario Learning Hub
Simcoe County ASD Resource Kit
ASD Partnership and York Region Access Pathway
Autism Navigator (parent education videos and courses)
Therapy Options:
What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?
Finding Professional Services for your child with autism
List of ABA Providers
Parenting Tips:
Toilet training tips for your child Challenging Behaviours Tool Kit Sleep Tool Kit Feeding Guide Managing Constipation
Blood Tests for children and youth with autism (LifeLabs Program)
Celebrating the autism community- video by Autism Ontario
App for kids with autism
Choosing the right camp for your child with ASD
MedicAlert Autism Program
York Region Police Registration for children with autism- Project Lifesaver