Autism Ontario
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Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 46 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. We are the province's leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community.
Autism Ontario
1M ago
[Toronto, Ontario] As we learned during the pandemic, the challenges experienced by our most vulnerable citizens were highlighted to all Canadians in ways not previously recognized. Now, in 2024, the daily living challenges for autistic children and ..read more
Autism Ontario
2M ago
Fidgeting can be defined as: “making continuous, small movements. These movements do not usually have a particular purpose and you likely make them without meaning to (i.e., when you're bored or nervous)! While this definition of “fidgeting” may make ..read more
Autism Ontario
3M ago
As we move through the winter season, Autism Ontario remains focused on our mission and the needs of the autistic community. This offers a chance for both reflection on our past achievements and anticipation for future endeavors. Throughout 2023 ..read more
Autism Ontario
3M ago
Autism Ontario Applauds Verdict in Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Dog Rescue Decision [Toronto, Ontario] Autism Ontario commends the Doan family on the positive outcome of their Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) complaint against Kismutt Dog ..read more
Autism Ontario
4M ago
The Nutcracker, as danced by the National Ballet of Canada, has long been a holiday favourite. The ballet, written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892, tells the story of a child's magical Christmas Eve. The tradition of attending the Nutcracker ..read more
Autism Ontario
4M ago
For 24 years, the Parade of Lights has been a holiday celebration in Thunder Bay, Ontario. On the first Saturday in December, a parade of over 100 colourfully lighted trucks towing trailers and floats slowly winds through the streets of Thunder Bay ..read more
Autism Ontario
6M ago
Back to school is here. To help you and your family, we have compiled a list of resources to help make the school year successful. This collection of resources aims to support caregivers in transitioning their child to school by building routines for ..read more
Autism Ontario
6M ago
Autism Ontario Celebrates 50 Years at Ripley's Aquarium [Toronto, Ontario] Autism Ontario celebrated a momentous occasion with an extraordinary event at Ripley's Aquarium in honour of its 50th anniversary. The event, held on November 4th, witnessed ..read more
Autism Ontario
6M ago
Addressing the Misuse of Autism as a Legal Defense in Criminal Trials [Toronto, Ontario] Autism Ontario is deeply troubled by the recent developments in two ongoing criminal trials in Ontario, where the defense has cited autism as a mitigating factor ..read more
Autism Ontario
7M ago
Regulatory Changes in Ontario for Behaviour Analysts: Almost There but Still Work to be Done [Toronto, Ontario] The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) since ..read more