Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Canada to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.
A leading community-based organization in Toronto providing complex diagnostics, counseling, service coordination, behavioural therapy and educational programs to people living with a developmental disability and their families.
Currently the lack of housing throughout Alberta has created a significant crisis that is impacting the most vulnerable members of our communities. TeamMason2021 Foundation has been established to meet this growing need.
Promotes education in the area of technology solutions for citizens with a disability and or health challenge.
Tetra recruits volunteers who work with clients to design and build assistive devices that are custom-made for the individual – these are devices that are either not available commercially or cost-prohibitive. As a non-profit organization, Tetra raises funds to deliver this program, including covering the costs of volunteer travel and materials for devices up to $500 per project.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, The Ability Hub is focused on improving the quality of life and level of independence for adolescents and adults with a diagnosis of ASD. Through their new 17,000-square-foot, world-class facility, they have much to offer in the way of resources and support.
The primary goal of AASE is to create a formal network of service agencies which promotes the sharing of information and opportunities in the field of supported employment. We are an inclusive organization that supports the development and evolution of supported employment initiatives.
AARC’s mandate is to provide support to rehabilitation service providers of community-based services for people with disabilities. The goal is to ensure quality service delivery for clients. In fulfilling this mandate, AARC does not limit its support exclusively to its members. The association’s education, accreditation and advocacy efforts also have a positive effect on organizations outside the umbrella.
The Asante Centre is located in the downtown core of Maple Ridge, BC. Governed by the Greater Vancouver Fetal Alcohol Society, we offer diagnostic, assessment and family support services, based on a multidisciplinary team approach, for children, youth and adults affected by FASD.
Located in Hope, BC. Carries a wide range of toys including sensory toys.
Provides therapy for children with autism, pervasive development disorders, sensory / motor dysfunction and specific syndromes.
The mission of the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society is to benefit persons with Down syndrome and their families by providing information and support, facilitating services, and promoting inclusion through public awareness and advocacy, in collaboration with community partners.
A not for profit organization that provides both support and advocacy for people with mental, physical and developmental disabilities in Edmonton and Calgary. Some 400 staff members assist our clients to be active, contributing members of their community.
Mission is to provide the important people in a young child’s life with the knowledge and training they need to help the child develop the best possible language, social and literacy skills.
The Language Express© Preschool Speech-Language (PSL) Service System is a system of service providers rendering early identification, direct assessment / treatment speech-language services, transition to school supports, and educational opportunities to families and community agencies of preschool children (birth to age 5), in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties.
At the Listening Centre, we help people of all ages develop and improve learning, language and communication skills through a listening training program of sound stimulation, voice training and counselling.