Our community has entrusted Autism Ontario to be financially accountable to the many autistic children, adults, and families we so proudly serve. Autism Ontario maintains accountability to our community and follows best practices for transparency by providing access to our Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.

Autism Ontario is grateful for the dedication of our loyal volunteers, generous donors, and for our many local, provincial, and national partners.

Together, we will achieve our vision of 'Best Life, Better World, Making Autism Matter!'

During this information session, an Autism Ontario Service Navigator will lead you through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) reconciliation process.    

This session will cover these topics: 

• Tips and tricks on managing your funds 
• Eligible expense headings and subcategories 
• How to fill out the online expense form 

At Autism Ontario we recognize that transitions and changes in routine can be difficult for the whole family. We invite you to join Kristin Gunby, M.S., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA, and Danielle Nolan, MSW, RSW to discuss how to help your family embrace change.

This workshop will provide information on how to prepare for and manage transitions by:

• Co-regulating and connecting
• Promoting predictability
• Mindfully scheduling
• Using transition objects or items

This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children aged 6-12, as well as professionals working with this population. 

Do you have questions about setting meaningful goals to increase your non-speaking child’s participation in school?

If your child is non-speaking, this panel will talk about how to use the IEP (Individual Education Plan) to increase your child's participation at school.

This discussion between a Speech and Language Pathologist, Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) and parent of an autistic student will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help parents ensure that every student has the support they need to succeed.

Autism Ontario webinars are an interactive, easy-to-understand resource for autistic people, parents, professionals, and educators.

Check out our website to see more events from Autism Ontario in your region!

Join us each month to meet with other moms, female caregivers, and transgender/non-binary folks. This casual setting allows you to socialize, share your experiences, or simply sit back and listen.

Autism Ontario staff will facilitate group activities.

Join us each month to meet with other dads, male caregivers, and transgender/non-binary folks. This casual setting allows you to socialize, share your experiences, or simply sit back and listen.

Autism Ontario staff will facilitate group activities.

This webinar aims to introduce autism and neurodiversity. We will discuss autism and neurodiversity, the features of autism, and provide information on how autistic people may perceive and interact with their environment. We will also discuss how you can be an autistic ally, offering practical tips and strategies on how to create an inclusive environment and support autistic people in your home, school, or community. 

This webinar can be helpful for anyone who interacts with autistic people, including caregivers, community partners, educators, and other professionals.

At Autism Ontario, we recognize that receiving an autism diagnosis for your child may be both a meaningful and challenging experience. 

We invite you to join our staff to discuss how to navigate services and supports that may be helpful for your family. 

This workshop will provide information on:

• Learning more about autism
• Creating a support network
• Accessing services and supports
• Considering other social and recreational options
• Accessing financial supports, including the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children under 5 years old, as well as professionals working with this population.

Friendly Connections is an interactive social service for individuals of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities run by ConnectABILITY.

Friendly Connections is focused on helping their community overcome isolation. It aims to help improve the well-being of individuals through socializing and providing entertaining resources.   

Friendly Connections strives to connect with individuals across Canada through phone calls, video calls, emailing, messenger chats, and good old fashion mail. The organization mails letters, postcards, colouring sheets, activity sheets, stickers, and other fun goodies!

Come out and meet some new friends or reconnect with old ones!

Autistic adults (ages 18+) are invited to join us for an Italian-themed cooking class. This program will provide autistic adults the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cooking lesson, socially interact with others, and build their confidence while learning to cook a meal they can prepare all on their own. We will make homemade pizza (dough and sauce from scratch), Caesar salad, and tiramisu!

The cooking class will consist of an introduction, cooking, and eating the meal we prepared together.

Come out and meet some new friends or reconnect with some old ones!

Autistic Adults (ages 18+) are invited to come out for a fun evening of board games and pizza! Various board games will be played as a group, allowing for social opportunities to meet other adults in your community. We invite you to bring your favorite board game!

This gathering engages autistic adults (ages 18+) who do not require 1:1 support (individual support is not provided; one staff will be present to sign participants in and stay for the duration of the event). Parents/or support persons must stay if the adult requires 1:1 support.

This event intended for autistic adults in York region.

Come out and meet some new friends or reconnect with some old ones! Autistic adults (ages 18+) are invited to come and enjoy some social time and knock down a few pins!

Registration includes 1.5 hours of 10-pin bowling, shoe rental, one slice of pizza, and one soft drink.

This gathering engages autistic adults (ages 18+) who do not require 1:1 support (individual support is not provided; two staff will be present to sign participants in and stay for the duration of the event). Parents/or support persons must stay if the adult requires 1:1 support.

Autistic Adults (ages 18+) are invited to join us as we get into the holiday spirit by enjoying a relaxed performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, by the Oshawa Little Theatre!

Please note: The show is 2 hours and 45 minutes with intermission.

This gathering engages autistic adults (ages 18+) who do not require 1:1 support (individual support is not provided, there will be one staff present to sign participants in and stay for the duration of the event).

Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! Join us as we come together in taking action for Autism Ontario.

This year, your contributions can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Together, we can make every contribution count! 

As we wrap up the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our racers! Your commitment to the Charity Challenge in support of Autism Ontario has been truly inspiring, and through our combined efforts, we’ve made a meaningful impact.

We appreciate your efforts in reaching out for donations and sharing your journey. Your passion not only supports this important cause but also empowers the autistic community.

Thank you once again for your participation and support. Together, we’re creating a more inclusive Ontario for autism!

If you are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, whether diagnosed or self-identified, and work, volunteer in, or have children in the Educational sector, then NINE is for you!  

The Neurodivergent Infinity Network of Educators (NINE) is committed to creating and fostering safe and accepting spaces for neurodivergent staff, students, and community members, and amplifying the diverse authentic perspectives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals. With this in mind, NINE advocates beyond walls and borders to foster human right based, Neuroaffirmative practices in Education and beyond: 

• We create and share authentically developed FREE resources based on Neuroaffirming principles.
• We organize professional learning and community events, such as the Intersectional Infinity Summit.
• We host monthly meetings for neurodivergent educators and provide educational consults.
• We engage in ongoing transformative research and cultivate international partnerships.
• Additionally, some of our members offer coaching and public speaking related services.

Join DSO for our annual Housing Forum. This year, we focus on Creating Opportunity Through Community Collaboration.

Toronto Pearson has partnered with Autism Ontario and Magnusmode to provide these resources to assist autistic and neurodiverse individuals and their caregivers.

Their interactive tool for autistic and neurodiverse people and their caregivers includes a checklist for each step while travelling through the airport.

My Toronto Pearson Activity Book

The activity book assists autistic and neurodiverse children and their caregivers in preparing for their upcoming trip, from arriving at the airport to boarding a plane.

Lanyards are available for passengers with invisible disabilities to help identify that they may need extra help or additional time while travelling.

Toronto Pearson is the first airport in Canada to offer the Sunflower Program for passengers with invisible disabilities. Invisible disabilities refer to a wider umbrella of spectrum of disabilities that are not immediately apparent, including sensory and medical disabilities.

First introduced by Gatwick airport in 2016, the Sunflower Lanyard Program provides a discreet way to signal that a passenger may need additional help or some extra time to complete a task while travelling through the airport.

Autism Ontario has recently launched a new series of Continuing Education Modules to support the learning of OAP Provider List members with FREE Continuing Education Units.

This series will include discipline-specific modules presented by subject matter experts and collaborative discussions from an interprofessional lens.

Note: Providers must be listed on the OAP Provider List in order to access the modules.

Please click the button below to learn more about the application and qualification requirements.

Working at Autism Ontario means being part of a unique work culture that revolves around something we all believe in: ensuring autistic individuals are provided with the means to achieve a quality of life as respected members of society. 

Autism Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and actively encourages autistic individuals and those from all equity-seeking groups to apply.