We all have potential
“We all have potential” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
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Ontario’s First Correctional Facility to Host a Flag-Raising Ceremony
April 2, 2016 was World Autism Day. This year, the South West Detention Centre partnered up with Autism Ontario in order to raise awareness. The Autism Ontario mission is to “ensure that each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. A partnership…
Building on Strengths
I am the parent of a 27 year old young man with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. When he was diagnosed at about the age of 3, it seemed that very few people knew what it was and the information that was available, mostly through books I found in the library, painted a very dire prognosis….
Meet Marshall with Autism
My name is Marshall, I’m 23 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 15. I struggled throughout my childhood living with a single mother that passed away back in 2016. Also was raised on food stamps and child support. Dad was hardly in the picture. In school, I struggled with building friendships with others…
One mother’s story – giving hope to each other
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Hope for the Future
“Hope for the Future” is one of the many important themes covered in the video, “Connecting The Autism Community Through Story”. Watch the full video here.
