Autism related resources and help

Treating Autism

Treating Autism, a charity run entirely by parents, provides information and support to families and individuals affected by autism with the aim of improving their quality of life and reducing disabling symptoms of autism.

Valley Autism Support Team

Serving children with autism and their families.

Vancouver Asperger Autism Union

A place where those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can form social and support networks by connecting on line and meeting up on a regular basis.

Vancouver Parents Transition Group

An education and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The group meets once per month and features guest speakers who provide information and support to families.

Vancouver Parents with ASD Kids

The support group help parents with ASD kids get together to share ideas and make new friends.

Varsity Education, University of Calgary

Provides an inclusive educational alternative to young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities by encouraging and supporting them to participate in a post-secondary experience. Also provides continuing support to the graduates of the post-secondary education program in a workplace environment (Graduate Support Services).

VECOVA

A leading-edge, registered not-for-profit charitable research and service agency that has been meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and the community-at-large since 1969. Affiliated with the University of Calgary, the VRRI is recognized as a leader in the field of disability services and research.

Vela Microboard Association

Vela Microboard Association dedicates itself to honouring the rights of, and eliminating the barriers for, people with disabilities. This includes the right to freedom, equality, control over their own lives, and to be fully included as valued citizens in the relationships and the opportunities of community life.

Victoria Society for Children with Autism

Provides support and information to families of individuals with autism and other related conditions.

Walking in My Shoes

A “Parents Helping Parents” support group for parents /guardians of children with developmental delays/disabilities.

Wellpath Clinic – Toronto

The clinic takes a naturopathic approach to provide health solutions for a variety of diagnoses and conditions, including autism.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Westcoast supports the healthy development of children, families and their communities by providing child development and child care information, referrals, training and resources for parents, caregivers and others who provide services to children and families.

Whistler Adaptive Ski Program and Scotiabank Learn To Ride Program

Our trained and certified instructors, guides, and assistants will help those with both physical and cognitive disabilities access the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. Please join us to experience outdoor activity in a safe, friendly, and FUN way. We tailor our lessons to suit your needs, creating the best memories….again and again.

Wirral Autistic Society

The Wirral Autistic Society has a commitment to ensuring that people with autistic spectrum disorders are offered a high quality service, specifically targeted at their unique disability. Wherever practical, preference will be given to people within our catchment area, but this does not preclude applications from elsewhere.

Wirth Behavioural Health Services

Provides psychological treatment using applied behaviour analysis. Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is an approach within psychology that systematically uses the principles of learning to change socially significant behaviours.