Community Agencies for Schoolchildren: AUTISM ONTARIO

1. Services and Programs

1.1. Summer Camp (all ages)

1.2. Toddler program (ages 2-5)

1.3. Children's Programs (ages 5-12)

1.4. Youth Programs (ages 13-18)

1.5. Adult Programs (18+)

1.6. Social Skills Training Programs (i.e. Children's Friendship Training and PEERS)

1.7. All programs are run during the fall, winter and summer months

2. How Are Services and Programs Accessed?

2.1. When you receive a diagnosis you can choose to be referred to their programs.

2.2. Your name us put on a wait list, when you get to the top of the waitlist, you receive a call and can access one of their group programs.

3. Other Important Information

3.1. When involved with Autism Ontario you have access to an advocate for you to develop a plan for you and your family as your child ages.

3.2. FUNDING: Autism Ontario can help you access many funding options for your child and family.

4. Vision & Goals

4.1. Vision: Acceptance and opportunities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

4.1.1. Mission: To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society.

4.1.2. 6 Key Areas of Focus: Advocacy, Research, Best Practices, Government Relations, Public Awareness, Governance.

5. Equity, Inclusion and Awareness of Cultural Diversity

5.1. Autism Ontario is committed to creating inclusion for all and has been known to work closely with our Native Friendship Enter to ensure the needs of children and families are met.

5.2. Intent: Committed to providing equal treatment under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

5.3. Protected Grounds: Age, Ancestry, Citizenship, Colour, Creed, Disability (mental or physical), Ethnic Origin, Family Status

6. References:

6.1. www.autismontario.com