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Autism Resources in Canada

Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Canada to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.

Ottawa Adult Autism Initiative

The Ottawa Adult Autism Initiative (OAAI) is a grassroots volunteer organization whose members include adults on the autism spectrum, family members and allies, and ASD professionals.

Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre

One of 29 Independent Living Resource Centre’s in Canada. We are non-profit organizations, serving people with disabilities in our communities. The Ottawa Independent Living Centre (OILRC) has been supporting people with disabilities in the Ottawa community for more than fifteen years.

Ottawa Therapy Dogs

Promotes an understanding of the values and benefits (enhanced physical, emotional and communication abilities) of the animal-human bond by offering a mutually beneficial and safe interaction with companion animals.

Parents Of Deaf Plus Ontarians (PODPO)

Safeguards the human rights of all people who are Deaf and developmentally delayed using American Sign Language as a primary means of communication.

Pavillon Du Parc

Un centre de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle a comme mission d’offrir aux personnes de la région 07 vivant avec une déficience intellectuelle et leurs proches des services d’adaptation, de réadaptation, d’intégration sociale et de soutien répondant à leurs besoins dans un esprit de continuité, de diversité et de souplesse.

PDA North America

PDA North America was established as a result of the March 2020 Chicago PDA workshop. At this first PDA event in America, there was overwhelming enthusiasm and support for an ongoing effort in the US and Canada by the parents and professionals who attended. Diane Gould hosted the workshop and she is the founder of PDA North America. The workshop presenters from the UK were Laura Kerbey and Harry Thompson who serve as advisors to PDA North America.

Peel Children’s Centre

A fully accredited, community-based children’s mental health centre. Located centrally within the Region of Peel, the Centre offers a comprehensive continuum of high quality, innovative services to more than 4,000 children, youth and their families each year.

Peel Infant Development

Peel Infant Development is one of many Infant Development programs across Ontario and Canada that specialize in providing services and resources for families with children who are at risk of, or have a delay in his or her development.

PEI Preschool Autism Services

A blog written by April Ennis, a mom with 2 boys with ASD living in PEI. Focuses on early intervention issues and topics on autism.

Persons with Developmental Disabilities

The PDD Alberta Provincial Board develops, implements, and evaluates a provincial plan for the delivery of supports to adults with developmental disabilities. The Provincial Board also coordinates, funds, monitors, and assesses Community Boards in the carrying out of their activities.

Pivot Point

Specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children with “extra needs” ranging from mild behavioural and emotional challenges to moderate or severe childhood disorders such as Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and other challenges that limit success at home or school. Also has full-service autism programs for children ages 2 to 19, as well as “Service Packages”, or any individual service in any amount required.

Place Coco

A non-profit foundation which provides support and promotes integration of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders through the operation of a preschool.