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!'

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.

Toileting is an important daily skill that helps children feel more comfortable, independent, and confident in their routines. This workshop offers parents and caregivers practical tools to support their child’s toileting needs at home.

In this workshop, we'll explore ways to:

• Build routines.
• Create a bathroom environment that feels safe and comfortable.
• Reduce stress for both children and caregivers.

You’ll leave with practical strategies you can start using right away.

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, 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. 

Join Autism Ontario for a conversation with Dr. Christie Welch, whose research explores Autistic Burnout, Inertia, Meltdown, and Shutdown (BIMS). Many autistic people report that BIMS impacts their daily lives and that they wished people understood BIMS better. This live interview will offer strategy-focused guidance for parents, autistic adults, and professionals supporting autistic individuals across settings like home, school, and work. 

What to Expect: 

• Insights from the latest research on BIMS, rooted in first-person autistic perspectives.
• Practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and reduce burnout, inertia, meltdowns, and shutdowns.
• Real-world Q&A scenarios and case examples (submit your questions with registration).
• A new framework that focuses on autistic perspectives and priorities.

Register today to gain practical strategies to better support autistic kids, teens, and adults at home, school, and work. 

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.

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.

In this session, you will learn:

• Important words and terms (like IEP and IPRC).
• How special education works in Ontario schools.
• The roles of families, schools, and school boards.
• Where to find helpful resources and support.

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

• November 27, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• December 9, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This moderated session offers practical advocacy strategies and a relatable look at the realities of navigating the school system. 

Through stories rooted in lived, learned, and loved experiences, the panel will explore common challenges ("the bumps"), what helped them get through, and what others might try in their advocacy journeys. Parents will walk away with real-life strategies, encouragement, and a reminder that while advocacy looks different for every family, connection and persistence can make a difference.

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 information session is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children under 5 years old, as well as professionals working with this pop

• November 19, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• December 10, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

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!

We recognize the challenges caused by the current postal service disruption 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 face difficulties at this time. 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.

Be part of the conversation and participate in our in-person Town Halls!

Autism Alliance of Canada is excited to announce the first two in-person francophone Town Halls!

The first in-person Town Hall will take place in Moncton, New Brunswick, on October 25, 2025, and the second in Sudbury, Ontario, on November 22, 2025. These events are part of our 2025–2026 Francophone and Francophile Town Hall series, which includes both virtual and in-person engagements.

All are welcome (Francophones, francophiles, and multilingual participants)!

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.

Learn more about the application and qualification requirements by clicking the button below.

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.