The Central West Region serves Halton, Waterloo, Wellington, Peel, and Dufferin. Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments at centralwest@autismontario.com.

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We regularly post on this page with regional events, programs, community events, fundraisers, and more!

SAVE THE DATE! Giving Tuesday is a month away!

The Global Day of Generosity is back on December 2, 2025, and encourages us all to come together and make a positive impact in our communities.

We at Autism Ontario invite you to consider contributing to the autistic community through a donation on this special day!

Your support will empower us to help autistic individuals thrive in a more inclusive community.

Together we can make a difference!

We recognize the challenges caused by the ongoing rotating postal strike and extend our support to all those impacted by the strike.

We also understand that many of our valued donors who give through direct mail may be receiving their mail at a slower rate. If you're considering making a contribution, you can still support us by donating online at https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1, or by dropping off your donation at one of our office locations in Toronto, London, Windsor, or Niagara Falls.

If you require any accommodations or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-472-7789 ext. 239

Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community.

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!'

Join Autism Ontario's Adult Social Club for a Games Night! We will be at Nostalgia Games Café, in Burlington, enjoying the many different board game options for this autistic adult and caregiver-only night.

Cost: $3 per person

Autistic adults and their caregivers can join us for a fun day of bowling at Splitsville Bowl in Guelph. Come and enjoy some social time and knock down a few pins!

Please note: Registration includes 90 minutes of bowling and shoe rental, as well as pizza and refreshments.

Cost: $5

Join us for an exciting Family Bowling Event that's perfect for all ages! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just looking for some good old-fashioned fun, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time together and meet other families in the community.

Cost: $5 per person

Join us for a fun, sensory movie experience for the whole family, featuring Zootopia 2 in Waterloo. Sensory friendly movies mean sound down, lights up, and the whole theatre is for our autism families.

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

Cost: $3

Registration opens November 4 at 12:00 pm

Autistic children (ages 3 to 6) and their caregiver are invited to join us at Crock-A-Doodle in Guelph for holiday crafting! Both the parent and the child will participate and can choose their piece (maximum $35) and includes all the paints and supplies you will need to create your holiday masterpiece!

Cost: $5

During the workshop, participants will explore winter holiday paint and printmaking to create one-of-kind artistic pieces for your holiday décor.

Thursdays at the AGH are free admission. Participants are welcome to stroll through the exhibitions before or after their program if they wish, but please note that the galleries may be more crowded than usual.

Calling all caregivers! We will be having a caregiver only pottery paint night at Crock-A-Doodle Brampton.

Paint and connect with other caregivers in the area!

Cost: $5 per person

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 monthly to meet with other dads, male caregivers, and transgender/non-binary folks. This casual setting allows you to socialize, share your experiences, or sit back and listen. Autism Ontario staff will facilitate group activities.

Come cross something off your ‘to do’ list! This workshop will provide an overview of Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), a funding program that families may be able to access here in Ontario to reduce financial strain. A facilitator from Autism Ontario will provide tips and resources, as well as answer questions families may have.

This workshop is suitable for parents and caregivers of autistic children and youth (under 18), as well as professionals working with this population. 

This workshop will provide an overview of Special Services at Home (SSAH), a funding program that Ontario families can access to help with respite, entertainment, and recreation opportunities. A facilitator from Autism Ontario will provide tips and resources and answer any questions families may have.

Are you new to special education in Ontario? Not sure about where to start?

This 90-minute live session will share information and tools to help you support your child’s learning needs. You will learn about how schools support autistic students, the different options available, and how to work with the school team to help your child succeed.

This information session is for parents, caregivers, and family members of autistic students. Participants will receive a resource package with useful links and information.

Looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic individuals and their families?

Whether assisting with programs and events, administrative tasks, and more, volunteers play a crucial role in Autism Ontario's mission. Your time, talent, and dedication is beyond valuable to us.

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please reach out!

Adult Supports

Autism Ontario works to support autistic adults and their families in reaching their potential. Through positive advocacy work, professional community stakeholders, and policymakers, Autism Ontario aims to collaboratively envision and help create responsive services and opportunities for autistic adults in Ontario. 

If you have any questions about our adult services, please email  adultsupports@autismontario.com.

OAP Information Sessions

In the Central West Region, we have Care Coordinators ready to connect families to service providers/resources in their communities and provide information about the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). 

Check out a list of upcoming virtual information sessions by clicking the button below!

En Francais!

Recognizing that there are autistic Francophones in every region of the province, Autism Ontario strives to provide resources and French Language Services of superior quality to every individual and family who requires them.

Please click the link below to access Autism Ontario’s monthly French newsletter, which highlights family support services, family events, educational resources, webinars, workshops, and parent support groups, where possible.