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There
are both unique challenges and special gifts affecting the lives
of adults and youths living with an ASD. Each person will have their
own particular needs and interests. This part of the website is
intended to provide a summary of the kinds of resources that are
available for adults and youths with ASD and others with developmental
disabilities.
For a wide list of adult and youth-oriented links and resources visit our Resources and Links page.
Meet our Advisory Committee of Adults on the Spectrum
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Kristian Hooker
Lately, there have been a lot of self-advocacy groups and organizations on autism coming forward and speaking up about what it means to have autism. I think that’s a good thing. Nothing creates self-empowerment better than standing up for what you believe in. Nothing gives more hope to others than fighting for those who may not yet be able to fight for themselves. [read more] |
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Tom Jackman
Just having Aspergian Pride and advocates – recognition and acceptance of myself in the autistic community as an intelligent, competent minority group with many worthwhile qualities, has helped me to be successful.
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Jackie Barrett
When it comes to Autism treatment, I am very frustrated when I hear there’s a “cure” for Autism. I believe there will never be a cure for Autism, but it doesn’t mean that the person can’t have a successful life if he/she receives early intervention... [read more] |
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Jason Oldford
I hope that one day people with autism will get all the help they need to succeed in society as people with autism. This includes the necessary treatments and services, but above all, what is needed is acceptance... [read more] |
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Georges Huard
Pour un autiste, l'environnement doit être consistant, et prévisible et tout doit être cédulé comme à l'école. Planifier les activités de la maison peut être difficile pour une personne qui, comme ma mère, préfère être spontanée. [suite] |
More profiles coming soon:
Martine Stonehouse, Member, (Ontario)
Leland Kreklewich, Member, (Saskatchewan)
Brad Hall Elkin, Member, (Northwest Territories)
Danny Melvin, Member, (Nova Scotia)
Dr. Kevin Stoddart, Advisor
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