 Parent Support Group
Our parent support group will be resuming shortly.
If you are interested in attending, please call Autism Ontario(519-332-0333) or e-mail Alex at programs.sarnialambton@autismontario.com. If you require immediate support, please call.
|  Two Amigos Trivia Challenge Night for Autism!
Two Amigos would like to invite you to come out and support Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton through their Trivia Challenge Night for Autism. Date will be posted within the next week. Click here for more information!
|  Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2010 Autism Ontario Volunteer Awards!
Each year, Autism Ontario presents awards to deserving volunteers from across our organization. We would love to recognize a volunteer who has made a difference for Autism Ontario in your community.
Awards may be offered in the following categories: Non-Parent Volunteer, New Volunteer, Distinguished Service, Community Builder, Youth Volunteer Leadership, Advocate, and Parent Volunteer.
Click here to open the Nominations Package (PDF file)
|  Autism Research Simons Simplex Collection
We are searching for families with only one child
(ages 4 –17) with an autism spectrum disorder to
participate in a research study investigating the role
of genetics in autism. Click here for more information.
|  Many Thanks!
Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton and the families we serve would like to thank the Sarnia District Mason's Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario for their generous donation of $2715.00 from the District Project # 2391. People like you make it possible for us to continue to give Acceptance and Opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders through our specialized programming.
Pictured from L-R Eric Brown, Masonic Foundation of Ontario Sarnia District Chairman, Alex Atkinson Autism Ontario, Program Coordinator, Cheryl Dart Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton, Manager, Chapter Development, Ken Wood, District Deputy Grand Master Sarnia District, Bryan Bouck Sarnia District Secretary.
|  Appreciation!
Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton would like to thank the 11th Annual Miracle Girls Golf Tournament for their generous donation of $700.00 to our organization.
Pictured from left to right:
Judy Hutchinson- Millenium Miracle Girls, Angela Preiss- Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton, Dee Stewart- Millenium Miracle Girls.
|  2010 Cycle for Autism
Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton would like to thank everyone who came out for the 2010 Cycle for Autism! Please continue to watch the website for details on next year's event.
A big thank you is extended to our sponsors, Simon and Sherrol's No Frills, In Motion, and of course to all of the volunteers who made our event run smoothly!
A special thank you also goes out to Corunna Home Hardware for helping out our cyclists on the day of the race!
We appreciate everyone's support and we look forward to next year's event!
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|  Are you an in-home support worker?
Send your information to us at sarnialambton@autismontario.com to be included in our database! This database will be available as a resource to the families we service in the Sarnia Lambton area.
For more information, please call 519-332-0333.
|  Donate your HBC Rewards Points!
You can now support Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton just by shopping and allocating some or all of your HBC Rewards Points earnings to Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton. Click here for more information.
|  Movie Passes!
This is a great offer!
Easter Seals / March of Dimes will send you a card that allows a caregiver to get in for free when the special needs person pays the regular rate! Click here for more information.
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|  STAR Initiative: Student Training in Autism Resources
The STAR Initiative is a specialized intensive support program, designed for children with ASD. The program will meet the needs of each child by addressing their individual challenges and helping families, schools and support workers generalize emerging skills.
Click here for more information.
|  The Family Study - Understanding Mental Health Problems and Crisis
We have a survey to continue studying what happens when people with Autism or Asperger Syndrome have major challenges or are in crisis. If you agree to participate, you will be asked about how you and your family handle stresses, how you feel, and what kinds of services you use. Click here to fill out the survey.
|  From the Sarnia Community Foundation:
Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton would like to thank the Sarnia Community Foundation for their generous financial contributions to our chapter for the purchase of Portable Sensory Equipment.
|  United Way Sarnia Lambton
Autism Ontario Sarnia Lambton would like to thank the United Way of Sarnia Lambton for their 3-year committment to our summer programs. Without the support of the community we would not have been able to offer this much-requested program.
|  2010 One-to-One Support Worker Reimbursement FundFonds de remboursement des travailleurs de soutien individuel pour l’été 2010
2010 One-to-One Support Worker Reimbursement Fund
The 2010 One-to-One Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of children or youth with ASD who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker for their child to attend a community summer camp or summer program.
For more information, click on the link below. (You will be taken to the website of the Provincial Autism Ontario office located in Toronto.) Click here for more information. (from the Provincial office located in Toronto)
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