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Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society 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. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact those with autism and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Members are connected through a volunteer network of 25 Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario.

The Government of Ontario has introduced the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP), find out more about the program, how to register your child, when and how to receive your child’s childhood budget. 

ONTABA (Ontario Association of Behaviour Analyst) is the local Ontario Affiliate of Association of Behaviour Analyst International. Become a member, Learn more about local conferences, policies and best practices in the field of ABA. 

Click on the link below to learn about the BCBA certification process, ethics, standard of practice, complaint process and much more. 

Tax credits and deductions are available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers.

Enter the terms 'Autism Treatment' in a search engine and you will be inundated with 100s of different treatment options, each promising results. How do you know what works and what has no supporting evidence? this helpful link to the Association for Science in Autism Treatment will help you sift through all the information and guide you to the best Evidence Based intervention for your child or loved one.

EHK connects families to comprehensive profiles of Accredited pediatric professionals and organizations in one simple search. They have over 200 pediatric professionals on the site & building strategic partnerships with several organizations such a Special Olympics Intl., Best Buddies Intl., The Hospital for Sick Children, OAMHP, and Holland Bloorview Kid’s Rehab Hospital. 

EHK is the first pediatric exclusive platform that connects families to accredited pediatric professionals who work in the areas of health, mental health & education with the goal of saving time, money and stress for families and encouraging earlier intervention for kids. The wonderful advantage to this approach, is that families will be presented with all the professionals that treat a concern; both the ones they are looking for and also, the professional services they may not have known existed.  

Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease and dental injury, than children without autism. Many autistic kids have sensory sensitivities that make it difficult to maintain an effective oral hygiene routine. These issues may also make visits to the dentist challenging.

Parents and caregivers can do several things to make oral hygiene and dental visits easier for their autistic kids. Implementing behavioral techniques, using autism-friendly dental products, and seeking out dental professionals with specialized knowledge can all help your child with autism maintain good oral health.