The Autism Spectrum Disorders - Canadian-American Research Consortium (ASD-CARC), Autism Ontario (AO), Autism Society Canada (ASC), and the many organizations involved in AutismConnects are working together to meet the increasing needs of parents, families, adults with ASDs, caregivers, and other service providers by populating an easy-to-access, self-sustaining online information map, listing local, regional and national autism and Aspergers services. With a 10-fold increase in ASD diagnoses in the last 15-20 years, the need for service information and referral to ASD services, treatments and programs across the lifespan is critical. From first concerns, through diagnosis, choice of treatments and therapies, and transitions to school, the work place, and residential services and beyond, families and individuals on the spectrum are facing a myriad of challenges. Living with ASD generally means a lifetime spent searching for answers.

Across Canada, Autism Societies and other referring non-profit organizations are inundated with requests for support and many do not have the resources to provide up-to-date local, regional and national referrals for:

Make your services known!

AutismConnects’ ASD Service Map allows individuals and service providers to find available ASD services and information. Over time we hope that it will also help us to better identify and address the needs of geographically underserved areas. Become a member today – it’s free and simple. Just click on the link below to fill out a membership form. You can update your listing as often as you wish.

Help us to connect – Please forward this invitation to your friends, family members and colleagues. For any technical difficulties with sign up, please contact techsupport@autismconnects.com. For poster distribution information, please contact nancy@autismsocietycanada.ca.