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Autism
Society Ontario
ASO
- Provincial Office
1179A King Street West
Suite 004
Toronto, ON M6K 3C5
Phone:
416-246-9592
Fax: 416-246-9417
Web:
www.autismsociety.on.ca
ASO's VISION
Acceptance
and opportunities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
MISSION
To
ensure that each individual with ASDis provided the means to
achieve quality of life as
a respected member of
society
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KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
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Advocacy
and Support
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Research
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Best
Practices
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Government
Relations
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Public
Awareness
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Governance
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ASO Key Activities 2002/2003
Toonie for Autism Day Campaign
Last Friday of every April
Cycle for Autism
September/October
Recent ASO Publications
| 2002 Ontario Budget Recommendations (Submission to Ontario's Minister of
Finance) |
| Autism Newslink - ASO's quarterly provincial newsletter |
| Ontario Human Rights Commission on Education and Disability |
| Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario. A handbook for parents
of children with autism spectrum disorders |
Who are we?
| Established in 1973, ASO is a province-wide volunteer organization
committed to creating acceptance and opportunities for all people with
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). We organize ourselves through 29 chapters
in cities all across Ontario |
| We have a 12-member Board of Directors from across Ontario and complete
much of our work through volunteer committees |
| We do not receive regular financial support from the government; rather,
we raise funds for our work through individual, corporate and private
donations, and other fundraising activities that focus on autism awareness |
Who are our members?
All types of people who are connected to people who have ASD: families,
professionals, businesses and supportive friends
What do we do?
Awareness: We help people in Ontario to understand:
| the importance of early diagnosis and intervention |
| the numbers of people being diagnosed in Ontario is increasing |
| what is needed to teach children with ASDs |
| the stress experienced by families living with autism |
| how to help people with ASDs |
| the need for research in ASDs |
| the tremendous need for more treatment and support services |
Research: last year ASO established its own ASO Autism Research Fund to
directly support autism research in Ontario and Canada. This past year we raised
$80,000 for our fund. A $20,000.00 ASO Studentship Award has been announced
through OMHF.
Education & Support: Families and professionals are supported through
our 29 local chapters. We do this by:
| creating videos and educational materials |
| offering public workshops, training and information about autism in local
communities |
| connecting families with other families |
| helping families find what they need in their own community to help their
child with ASD |
| staying informed about programs, issues and provincial matters that affect
people with ASD |
| talking with provincial leaders, media about ASDs |
| offering parent relief programs through summer camps, March Break and
holiday events |
Get involved. Support your local ASO Chapter!
This Document in PDF
Membership flyer
in PDF
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