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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.

Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

ASNL is committed to the promotion of acceptance, independence, productivity and opportunities for inclusion in all facets of life for persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

Autism Society of Ontario – Toronto Chapter

A province-wide, registered charitable organization committed to creating acceptance and opportunities for all people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Metro Toronto Chapter represents and serves families and individuals in the Metro Toronto area.

Autism Yukon

Autism Yukon is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our purpose is to provide support, public awareness, training, advocacy, and resources for our community.

Autistic Menopause

Bridging the Silos: Autistics and Menopause is a research partnership between autistic advocates and academics studying experiences of menopause by autistic people in Canada and the UK. To be eligible for Phase 1 of their study, you must live in Canada or the UK, be autistic, AND have gone through the menopause OR think you are going through it now.

Babysits – Special Needs

A Canadian website that lists babysitters with experience in looking after special needs children. Children come in all shapes and sizes; some need a bit of extra attention and care. However, finding a babysitter capable of caring for your child’s special needs can be difficult. This is why the Babysits for Special Needs program exists; for parents who are looking for the right attention and specialized care for their child.

Bang A Beat Music Therapy Centre

Provides individual and group-based music therapy sessions/class packages, therapeutic drum circles, adaptive music lessons and non-music therapy programs such as: preschool programming, music class packages, choirs, sing alongs, entertainment and presentations in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

BC Association for Community Living

A provincial association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects community life. We also support activities dedicated to building inclusive communities that value the diverse abilities of all people.

BC Centre for Ability

A non-profit organization with over 34 years of experience in the field of disabilities, providing individualized therapy and support services to children and youth in their homes and communities, specialized community living services and comprehensive vocational and support services for adults, and promoting successful community participation for individuals with disabilities.

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities

A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization. Our mandate is to raise public and political awareness of issues that concern us. We hope, through our work, to facilitate the full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society and to promote independence.

BC Therapeutic Riding Association

Provincial organization for groups providing horseback riding as therapy for people with disabilities. We are a registered charitable organization, committed to improving the quality of life for young people and adults who have disabilities.

BCASLPA

British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists