Open Mind Alliance
Located in Richmond Hill, OpenMind Alliance is a Literacy Centre for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Ontario to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.
Located in Richmond Hill, OpenMind Alliance is a Literacy Centre for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
A grassroots group who received a seed grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation for this work. Their members include adults on the autism spectrum (adult ASD community), family members and allies, and professionals. Their goal is to make it easier for adults on the autism spectrum and their families to find the supports and services they need.
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.
Lists events, resources, and support groups.
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.
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.
Safeguards the human rights of all people who are Deaf and developmentally delayed using American Sign Language as a primary means of communication.
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 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.
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.
Pyramid’s goal to help individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and/or communication challenges learn to shape their own lives and participate in the world around them. Using a blend of broad spectrum applied behaviour analysis and practices supported by research and positive results, they give learners the skills to tell you what they want, what they need, what they see, and the unique educational environments they need to learn and grow towards greater independence.
QuickStart, in partnership with the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC), has helped to establish a new clinic which provides free services for children, prior to a diagnosis.
Rain & Shine promotes the use of natural and logical consequences, “Applied Behavioural Analysis” while promoting the use of “Cognitive Behavioural Therapy” (C.B.T.) to address behavioural issues.
A group of dedicated, caring specialists in developmental disabilities. The staff have clinical expertise and training in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing and Developmental Services .
Regional Support Associates provide services to adults with a developmental disability.