3 powerful documentaries/films that will change the way you view autism and individuals on the spectrum.

Here are three books you should invest in to broaden your understanding of autism and the perspectives of those living with autism.

Expanding our knowledge about autism, gaining insight from autistic voices and spending time in this vibrant community are one of the best ways to understand it better. Here are some events that span everything from celebrations to information-rich conferences you can participate in to get to know the autistic community.

Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate and promote acceptance and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It takes place every April, and its purpose is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by autistic individuals, while also highlighting the unique strengths and talents that autistic people can bring to the world.

The United Nations World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day observed on April 2nd every year to raise awareness about autism.

This brief message from our Executive Director, Sandie Hoskin touches reviews OAP news, COVID-19 and Fundraising as we look ahead to the new year.

Each year we recognize one outstanding employee at LRCSS by awarding the Jim Reaume Award of Excellence. This is what that award is all about and who was nominated in 2022.

The Culture and Spirit award was created to recognize staff who embody and consistently demonstrate the culture and spirit of Lake Ridge Community Support Services. Find out who was recognized in 2022.

Helping your child learn to manage anxiety is a challenging task. Here are 6 tips for being an effective coach when teaching your child how to cope with anxiety.

Ph.D. student Grant Bruno is leading an Indigenous Relations Circle to explore the barriers Indigenous communities face in getting autism support.

IPRC stands for Identification, Placement, Review Committee and is a very important first step in advocating for your child at school if they are autistic/have autism or an intellectual disability.

The IEP is the plan that puts into place the resources and supports identified as beneficial to your child to help them achieve their academic goals.

Explore 3 separate stories part of @SurreyPlace's Storytelling Video Series for the Bi pi maadzing zaagidwin teg jichaaming / Circle of Life in the Spirit of Love project on the @aideCanada website to learn more about the experiences of Indigenous individuals and caregivers.

Autistic Pride is an event for the autistic community led by the autistic community to celebrate their shared identity and promote inclusion and neurodiversity. We encourage you to seek out autistic sources to learn more.

The last week of May into the first week of June is National AccessAbility Week. This week is an opportunity to celebrate Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities and workplaces.

7 strategies you can use to support your child’s mental health.

As of April, the Ontario Autism Program’s Urgent Response Service has been available. Children that are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to help stabilize the situation, prevent crisis, and reduce the risk of the child harming themselves, others, and property.

Minister Fullerton updates OAP families on the launch of Independent Intake Organization, AccessOAP and more in her recent letter to OAP families.

Behaviours like flapping hands, pacing or repeating phrases may seem different to the neurotypical population but they provide a useful way to self-regulate for individuals with autism.

Everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses and, within our unique communities, we can share some common ones. It's no different for autistic individuals. Here are some of the unique "superpowers" autistic people may possess.