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Open to Durham Residents Only Autism Ontario Central East is pleased to offer the Hollylynn Towie Scholarship Fund to students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Hollylynn Kathleen Towie was born on January 2, 1995. Hollylynn was diagnosed with mild autism and a developmental delay. As a child, Hollylynn struggled with peers in school and in her social life. Hollylynn was never discouraged from going to school or trying to make friends. Holly’s dream was to attend College after she graduated from High school. Holly’s dream would never be a reality as her life came to a tragic end during a

Dear Friend of Autism Ontario Kids (AOK) Camp, We hope you are enjoying the summer and that you and your family are staying safe during these challenging times. Since Ontario started to move through various ‘stages of opening’ in late spring, we have been in conversations regarding the viability of running our annual Charity Golf Classic. We ultimately decided the safety of our guests is more important than fundraising in this current environment. We are happy to report that the revenue generated through your generous support from last year’s tournament helped to fund a summer Camp@Home

We’re so glad you want to join our team! Working at Autism Ontario means being part of a unique work culture that revolves around something we all believe in – creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. A career at Autism Ontario means supporting autistic individuals in building meaningful connections in their community through education, advocacy, and acceptance. Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply. Browse

What is Autism? The clinical model defines autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people and the world around them. It can affect body language and posture, social interactions and relationships, how you engage with your interests, and sensory processing capacities. Autism exists in all cultures, ethnicities, races, and gender identities. While the Public Health Agency of Canada references the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in classifying autism as a disorder, many