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Associations

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

 The Association for Science in Autism Treatment promotes safe, effective, science-based treatments for people with autism by disseminating sound information, advocating for the use of scientific methods to guide treatment and combating inaccurate and false information about autism and its treatment. The website also contains a specific page for parents about treatments that really work, treatments that need more research, and treatments that do not work. Additionally, the interviews with practitioners in the field, which are on the website, would be useful to learn more about autism and treatment options.


Website: https://asatonline.org/

Association for Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI)

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

 The Association for Behaviour Analysis International is a primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behaviour analysis. ABAI provides many services to its members including: events, jobs, journals, special interest group, and more.


Website: https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity AANE

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT Online)

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity AANE

The Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) provides individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.


Website: https://aane.org/

Learning and Reading Resources

Behavioural Observations Podcasts

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

  A podcast is mainly for practitioners, covers topics such as autism, Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Communication Training (FCT), and Verbal Behaviour (VB), and more.


Website: https://behavioralobservations.com/

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

 This is an article describing Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) for parents. The article contains the link to the video lecture taught by Dr. Gregory Hanley about Functional Behaviour Assessment (parent-friendly).


Website: https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/for-parents/

An Introduction to Behaviour Analysis in Education

Practical Functional Assessment: Understanding Problem Behaviour Prior to its Treatment

An Introduction to Behaviour Analysis in Education

 This is a lecture that is taught by Janet S. Twyman (PhD, BCBA, LBA). It provides an introduction to behaviour analysis applications in education. Used to improve teaching and increase learning for more than 60 years, behaviour analysis provides a scientific approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction based on analyzing interactions between what the teacher does and student learning.


Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2E-w3_Tg4Q

PECS ® Canada

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

An Introduction to Behaviour Analysis in Education

PECS is a unique alternative/augmentative communication system developed in the USA in 1985 by Andy Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP. PECS was first implemented with pre-school students diagnosed with autism at the Delaware Autism Program. Since then, PECS has successfully been implemented worldwide with thousands of learners of all ages who have various cognitive, physical and communication challenges.


Website: https://pecs-canada.com/

Autism Parenting Magazine

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

 A monthly magazine devoted to parenting children with autism. It deals with issues such as picky eating, augmentative communication systems, helping your child tolerate getting a haircut and many more practical daily issues. 


Website: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/?fbclid=IwAR2vxh22HD1IujAmdIQRQppE1tf2g0KKjJmoKJBmcIyMVTBChAViiImIAfM

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

A Work in Progress Companion Series Book and DVDs

A Work in Progress Companion Series combines written booklets on various science-based teaching strategies and actual demonstrations of work with students on DVD. These books use a natural, child-friendly approach to teaching new approaches to solving challenging behavior problems as well as teaching communication, social and recreational skills. 


Website: https://www.autismpartnership.com/post/companion-series-dvds

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An independent company offering books for children and adults with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, covering difficult topics including emotion regulation, developing relationships, explaining puberty and sexuality, self-injurious behaviour, fecal smearing, etc. 


Website: https://us.jkp.com/

Odin Books Online

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Mental health and educational resources. 


Website: https://odinbooks.com/index.php?page=home

Okanagen Regional Library

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Okanagen Regional Library

Parents, educators, professionals, children and teens will benefit from these booklists which cover a wide variety of Diversabilities. Each list contains useful information books as well as stories with the main character having a diversability and being the hero in the story!


Website: https://www.orl.bc.ca/ 

Autism Spectrum News

Autism Spectrum News

Okanagen Regional Library

Autism Spectrum News (ASN), published by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Mental Health News Education, began as a quarterly print publication in 2008. In response to readership feedback, ASN became an online-only publication in 2021. ASN was developed to provide the autism community with a trusted source of evidence-based information and education, the latest in scientific research, clinical treatment best practices, family issues, advocacy, and vital community resources.


Website: https://autismspectrumnews.org/

Project Spectrum

Autism Spectrum News

Libby Library App

 The Project Spectrum website is designed to connect affected individuals, parents, guardians, caregivers, and supporting organizations with the latest information, medical research, support network with the goal of aiding and bettering the lives of the individuals and/or families living with ASD.


Website: https://www.projectspectrum.org/

Libby Library App

Autism Spectrum News

Libby Library App

Libby is a mobile app that supports users in accessing library ebooks. It is a product of OverDrive, Inc. The app uses a user's library card number to connect to the user's library account and check out ebooks. Once books are checked out, the app serves as an ebook reader.


Website: https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

Suzie Books

 "After my son’s diagnosis I put pen to paper and created the Suziebooks series, a collection of books which can be used to help support and prepare children for new experiences which they may find challenging. Suzie’s New Glasses is coming is the latest title in the series."


Website: https://www.suziebooks.co.uk/

Psychologists

Comprehensive Psychological Services (private practice)

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

 This team offers diagnostic assessments and individual therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders, attention disorders, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, oppositional behaviour, etc. They also provide therapy on social skills, anxiety, and behaviour related to ASD.


Telephone: 1-506-472-4461

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

 Barbara D’Entremont is a licensed private practice psychologist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy, psycho-educational assessment, autism spectrum disorders, and parenting.


Website: https://www.facebook.com/dentremontpsychologist/

Dr. Hilary Cartwright & Associates

D’Entremont Psychological Services, Inc. (private practice)

Suzanne Durepos-Forcier, Psychologist (private practice)

 Hilary Cartwright (PhD) is a licensed psychologist in New Brunswick. She offers services for Attachment Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Management, Child Development, Learning and Language Disorders, Intellectual Disability. She also works with children and provides psycho-educational assessments.


Website: https://drhilarycartwright.ca/

Suzanne Durepos-Forcier, Psychologist (private practice)

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

Suzanne Durepos-Forcier, Psychologist (private practice)

 Suzanne Durepos-Forcier works with children and adolescents. She offers services for Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Management, Child Development, Cognitive and Behavioural consultations, Learning and Language Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Parenting Skills, psychoeducational and school problems.


Telephone: 1-506-389-8989

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

 Kathleen Graves is a psychologist in New Brunswick who offers services for adolescents and adults on the spectrum. She also provides services for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning and Language Disorders, Intellectual Disability and in the area of school psychology.


Telephone: 1-506-461-0539

UNB Psychological Wellness Centre

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

 The Psychological Wellness Centre is an externally funded clinic affiliated with the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. The centre offers low-cost therapy and assessment services to children and adults in the community (although they do not do autism assessments specifically).


Website: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/arts/departments/psychology/psychological-wellness-centre/services.html

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

Dr. Anne Israeli is a private psychologist in Fredericton who covers a wide range of mental health problems. Although, she does not provide general diagnostic assessment for ASD, she does see children and adults on the spectrum with high-functioning autism (i.e. Asperger’s syndrome) for comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to assist with academic and vocational planning. In her clinical practice she is primarily focused on stress management, assertiveness, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, adjusting to life transitions, unipolar depression, and anxiety.


Website: https://www.anneisraeli.ca/

Youth and Family Research Lab - Dr. Scott Ronis

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

 Dr. Ronis provides clinical services (therapy) to individuals on the spectrum, although, not exclusively.


Website: https://www.scottronis.com/

Balance Psychology

Advanced Psychological Services (private practice)

Balance Psychology

Balance Psychology Clinic Inc. is a multi-disciplinary mental health practice offering counselling, specialized assessments, dietetics, corporate trainings and workshops, group therapy, and more. We are a culturally sensitive clinic and a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, located in an accessible and sensory friendly environment. All staff are trauma-informed to ensure the safest environment for all individuals.


Website: https://www.balanceclinic.ca/

CRUX Psychology

Balanced Reflections Psychological Services

Balance Psychology

CRUX Psychology offers high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. Each service is tailored to the client's preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. Their services are evidence-based, which means their services are supported by state-of-the-art scientific research. 


Website: https://cruxpsychology.ca/

Balanced Reflections Psychological Services

Balanced Reflections Psychological Services

Balanced Reflections Psychological Services

Balanced Reflections Psychological Services core values revolve around balance between family and work, honesty, humility, integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and genuinely connecting with clients. They are committed to offering a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where individuals can work at their own pace and truly be themselves.


Website: https://www.balancedreflections.ca/

Pediatricians

Dr. Rachel Ouellette

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Telephone: 1-506-206-5999

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Telephone: 1-506-458-0306

Fax: 1-506-458-0474

Dr. Lyndsay Russell

Dr. Ramaiyer Krishnaswamy (MD)

Dr. Lyndsay Russell

Telephone: 1-506-447-4445

Dr. Trinda Hayden

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Dr. Lyndsay Russell

Telephone: 1-506-443-2606

Fax: 1-506-443-2683

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Telephone: 1-506-458-0287

Fax: 1-506-458-0327

Family Medicine NB

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Dr. Mark Messenger (MD)

Family Medicine New Brunswick proudly operates 12 groups, with 64 physicians. The following is a list of practicing FMNB groups.


Website: https://www.fmnb.ca/clinics/

Psychiatrists

Dr. Adam Vayani

Dr. Malgorzata Relja

Dr. Malgorzata Relja

 Dr. Vayani helps patients understand their healthcare situation. He covers a broad spectrum of mental health issues such as: addiction, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer, anxiety, Asperger’s, bipolar, conduct disorder, memory loss, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, dementia, mood, depression and insomnia.


Telephone: 1-506-452-5231

Fax: 1-506-452-5678 

Dr. Malgorzata Relja

Dr. Malgorzata Relja

Dr. Malgorzata Relja

 Dr. Relja treats a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, panic, ADHD, autistic spectrum, eating, depressive, insomnia, schizophrenia and impulse control defects.


Telephone: 1-506-453-2906

Email: margaret.relja@gnb.ca

Dr. Teshome Kelkile

Dr. Teshome Kelkile

Dr. Teshome Kelkile

 Dr. Kelkile works for Horizon (NB) and her office is in Victoria Health Centre.


Telephone: 1-506-478-4023/1-506-453-2132

Email: teshome.kelkile@gnb.ca

Fax: 1-506-453-8766

Dr. Ndubisi

Dr. Teshome Kelkile

Dr. Teshome Kelkile

 Dr. Chukwu (Chris) Ndubisi is a Psychiatrist located in the Fredericton area.


Telephone: 1-506-453-4354

Email: Dr.Chris.Ndubisi@gnb.ca

Mental Health and Counselling

Northside Counselling Services (private practice)

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

 Northside Counselling Services offers confidential services to couples, families, individuals, and professional groups. Their counsellors serve those affected by a range of issue, including stress, anger, grief, anxiety, relationship problems and parenting issue.


Website: https://northsidecounselling.com/

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

 This agency provides a range of services for individuals, youth and family members affected by substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health issues. Initial appointments are offered without referral within 3 business days. This is a free and voluntary service.


Website: https://horizonnb.ca/services/addictions-mental-health/

The Calm Clinic

Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Services (Horizon Health Network)

Stacey Schriver Counselling Services (private practice)

 The Calm Clinic's website offers information about anxiety and how to overcome it. The website also explains the symptoms of anxiety and what loved ones can do to help the anxious person.


Website: https://www.calmclinic.com/

Stacey Schriver Counselling Services (private practice)

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Stacey Schriver Counselling Services (private practice)

 Stacey is an insured Registered Clinical Counsellor, offering video and telephone counselling services to individuals and families across Canada. She has been in practice for over 10 years working with a wide range of issues.


Website: https://staceycoynecounselling.janeapp.com/locations/stacey-coyne-schriver-counselling-services

Dr. Shannon Glenn & Associates

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

We provide adult psychodiagnostic mental health assessments and individual therapy. We work with people for a range of concerns, including  post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, panic, worry, depression, stress, and adjusting to difficult life events.


Website: https://www.drshannonglenn.com/

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Autistic Peer Connections - Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Being able to connect with and build community with other Autistics is essential to developing a healthy Autistic identity.


Website: https://neurodivergentcounselling.ca/resources/autistic-peer-connection-groups/

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Oralie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and the founder of Neurodivergent Counselling Services. She is dedicated to offering radically neurodivergence-affirming care for Autistic, AuDHD, and PDA adults in British Columbia and beyond.


Website: https://neurodivergentcounselling.ca/

Morgan Guidance

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Morgan Guidance is a mental health practice led by Elaine Morgan Ed.M., aimed at providing support and resources for parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. 


Website: https://morganguidance.com/

Conscious Counselling and Wellness

Neurodivergent Counselling Services

Conscious Counselling and Wellness

Conscious Counselling and Wellness is dedicated to fostering healing and growth through a compassion-focused and trauma-informed approach. Their mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where individuals can explore their inner landscapes, overcome challenges, and embark on a journey towards positive transformation. Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.


Website: https://www.consciouscounsellingandwellness.com/

Support Agencies and Organizations

Wrong Planet

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Best Buddies Canada

 Wrong Planet is a web community designed for individuals with ASD and their parents/ professionals. They provide a discussion forum, where members can communicate. There is a section with exclusive articles and how-to guides, a blogging feature, and more.


Website: https://wrongplanet.net/

Best Buddies Canada

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Best Buddies Canada

Best Buddies Canada is a non-profit organization that works in schools across Canada to help create one-to-one friendships between children and adults with intellectual disabilities and student volunteers. In Fredericton this program works in Leo Hayes High School, Fredericton High School and Nashwaaksis Middle School. 


Website: https://bestbuddies.ca/

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Provides mentoring to kids in the Fredericton and Oromocto region. Serving as role models, the mentors teach the importance of giving and giving back, staying in school, and having respect for family, peers and community. 


Website: https://fredericton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

Camp Rotary

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Camp Rotary on Grand Lake is offered to children and adults with physical disabilities as well as those with developmental disabilities and speech or learning difficulties. 


Website: http://www.camprotary.ca/index.php/en-2016/home

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

International Society for Autism Research provides scientific collaboration, mentorship and education to better the lives of the individuals and families living with ASD. Membership is open to individuals engaged in academic or research activities, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and others vested in the study of ASD. Members have access to Autism Research Journal (www.autismresearchjournal.com), a peer-reviewed academic journal which includes current issues in autism, original research articles, brief reports and high quality review articles.


Website: https://www.autism-insar.org/

Canadian Pediatric Society

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

INSAR - International Society for Autism Research

The Canadian Pediatric Society advocates for child/youth health and well-being.


Website: https://cps.ca/en/autism

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Launched in 2006, SFARI is a scientific initiative within the Simons Foundation’s suite of programs. SFARI’s mission is to advance the basic science of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.


Website: https://www.sfari.org/

Autism Ontario

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Autism Ontario (legally incorporated as Autism Society Ontario) is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 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 autistic individuals 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. There are seven regions across the province of Ontario. They also offer a free magazine called Autism Matters. 


Website: https://www.autismontario.com/

The Neurodivergent Liberation Coalition

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

The Neurodivergent Liberation Coalition

Neurodiversity is a liberation movement. Our mission is to join forces for an intersectional self-advocacy movement for neurodivergent people to break down barriers caused by a world built around neurotypicality.


Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069256387708&sk=about

Neurodiversity Coalition Network

Neurodiversity Coalition Network

The Neurodivergent Liberation Coalition

Your Go-to Source for neurodivergent young adults transitioning out of High School.


Website: https://www.neurodiversitycoalition.com/

Autism Nova Scotia

Neurodiversity Coalition Network

Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia is a community-based organization that builds understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for Autistics/individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through leadership, advocacy, education, training, and programming across the lifespan.


Website: https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/

Autism In Mind

Neurodiversity Coalition Network

Autism Nova Scotia

Autism in Mind aims to challenge social stigmas that surround autism, raising awareness and acceptance in communities, and helping families access critical services, in order to create an inclusive society without barriers for children with autism.


Website: https://autisminmind.org/

Autism Today

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

Autism Edmonton

Their mission is to provide a spectrum of solutions that empowers those impacted by autism and neurodiversity to be better seen, heard, understood, valued and appreciated for who they are and to showcase their strengths, gifts and talents so the world can see that greatness exists in everyone.


Website: https://www.autismtoday.com/

Autism Edmonton

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

Autism Edmonton

Since 1971, Autism Edmonton (Autism Society of Edmonton Area) has provided services and support to autistic individuals in our community. Autism Edmonton has built a reputation as the "go-to" Autism Centre in Edmonton that connects families, individuals and professionals with autism-related resources and programs.


Website: https://www.autismedmonton.org/

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

Spectrum Production has created The Spectrum Creative Network to provide a collaboration hub, training resources, and career and freelance opportunities for creators in film, media and art industries to help you get connected, learn new skills, and start your career.


Website: https://www.productionsspectrum.com/spectrum-creative-network-2

Sinneave Foundation

Transforming Autism Care Consortium - TACC

Spectrum Creative Network & Talentpool

The Sinneave Family Foundation is an operating foundation dedicated to collaborating with individuals, communities, and organizations across Canada with a vision that people live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities, and realize their desired futures. 


Website: https://sinneavefoundation.org/

Transforming Autism Care Consortium - TACC

Transforming Autism Care Consortium - TACC

Transforming Autism Care Consortium - TACC

TACC connects and mobilizes research strengths in Quebec to improve quality of life for autistic individuals, people with other neurodevelopmental conditions, and their families​. TACC can provide tailored support to members looking to develop and disseminate their work or for events and activities that align with the network's mission.


Website: https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/

Financial Assistance

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

 Financial assistance is given to people who have no other income to meet their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. By law, social assistance is the payer of last resort. This means that all other income must be considered when determining how many dollars will be provided.


Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.10295.Social_Assistance_Program.html

Disability Tax Credit (DTC) (Disponible en Français)

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

 The federal Disability Tax Credit is important for all families since eligibility for the DTC is required for access to several other federal benefits. The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit which means that it helps persons with long-term disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. The criteria state that the person applying must have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. Residents of New Brunswick may also be eligible for a provincial top-up to this tax credit. Individuals may claim the disability amount once they have been approved for the DTC. The first step is to download the T2201 application from the CRA website. Complete the personal information in section A of the form. Next request your physician or psychologist to complete the remaining sections. The professional may charge a fee for their time in completing the form. However, you may be able to claim these fees as medical expenses on line 330 or line 331 of your income tax and benefit return. Mail the completed form to the appropriate Tax Centre.


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html

Child Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

Social Development Social Assistance Program (Disponible en Français)

Child Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

 The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The CDB varies but can be up to $2,832 per year ($236.00 per month). If a child is eligible, the CDB is paid monthly and also as a supplement to the Children’s Special Allowances (CSA). A child is eligible for this benefit if he/she first qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit (described above) and if he/she also qualifies for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB).


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html

Canada Child Benefit(Disponible en Français)

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

Child Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

 The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) uses information from your income tax and benefit return to calculate how much your CCB payments will be. To get the CCB, you and your spouse (if applicable) have to file your return every year, even if you did not have income in the year. Benefits are paid over a 12-month period from July to June. Benefit payments will be recalculated every July based on information from your income tax and benefit return from the previous year.


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides disability benefits to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis. To qualify for a disability benefit under the Canada Pension Plan you must first qualify for the federal Disability Tax Credit (described above). 

The CPP Disability Benefit may provide: 

• A taxable monthly payment that is available to people who have contributed to the CPP and who are not able to work regularly because of a disability. In addition, you may qualify for a Children’s Benefit (described below). 

• If you are eligible under the terms of CPP legislation, your disability benefits will start the fourth month after the month you are determined to be disabled. You may receive up to maximum of 12 months of retroactive payments from the date your application was received. 


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disability-benefit.html

Registered Disability Saving Plan (RDSP) (Disponible en Français)

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

 The Registered Disability Saving Plan (RDSP) is a Canada-wide registered matched savings plan specifically for people with disabilities. It is designed as a long-term savings plan to help the holder be better financially prepared for their future. For many people this may be a way to create a plan similar to a pension. If you have an RDSP, you may also be eligible for grants and bonds to help with your long-term savings. To be eligible you must first qualify for the Disability Tax Credit.


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/savings.html

Disability Supports Deduction (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

 Individuals who are employed or in school and have an impairment in physical or mental functions and have paid for certain medical expenses can, under certain conditions, claim the disability supports deduction. You may be able to deduct the expenses that you paid in the same year and only the person with the disability can claim expenses for this deduction.


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21500-disability-supports-deduction.html

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

The Gagetown FMWS develops and promotes services and resources that support the military family. They offer casual childcare, fitness classes, a pool and programs for children, youth and adults. They also offer support to families with special needs.


Website:  https://www.cafconnection.ca/

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) (Disponible en Français)

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) (Disponible en Français)

The CFMAP offers confidential, voluntary, short-term counselling to assist with resolving stresses at home and in the workplace for military families. The phone line is staffed 24/7 by bilingual, trained counsellors, who refer the client to a counsellor in private practice for face-to-face consultation or provide counselling over the phone.


Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html

Safety

AngelSense GPS Tracker

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

Autism Risk & Safety Management

The AngelSense Tracker allows parents to locate their child and get regular updates on the child’s location via cell phone. This sophisticated, tamper-proof device lets the parent talk to the child to provide reassurance and hear what is going on in the child’s environment. In addition to the purchase price, there is a monthly fee. May not work in all parts of Canada.


Website: https://www.angelsense.com/

Autism Risk & Safety Management

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

Autism Risk & Safety Management

Autism training and resources for law enforcement, emergency first responders, parents, educators, care providers and the autism community.


Website: https://autismriskmanagement.com/

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

MedicAlert Foundation supplied medical ID bracelets and has a special hotline for emergency responders. The MedicAlert Autism Program empowers emergency responses and police to provide you and your loved ones with timely and personalized care in an emergency.


Website: https://www.medicalert.ca/

Findster

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation (Disponible en Français)

GPS Tracker without monthly fees. It connects a small module worn by your child to your smartphone, so you can track the child’s location within a 1 mile radius.


Website: https://kids.getfindster.com/

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

The Lions Club Foundation assists Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them with Dog Guides at no cost. The Foundation operates Dog Guides Canada, a national training school and charity that assists individuals with disabilities through specialized Dog Guide programs.


Website: https://www.dogguides.com/

Safety Tat

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

Lions Club Foundation of Canada Service Dogs (Disponible en Français)

Safety Tat child ID tattoos are temporary safety tattoos including some that can be personalized (blank write-on ones). Examples: “Alert! Allergies”, “Alert! I have Autism!”, and “If lost please contact…”. Great for a day out of town.


Website: https://new.safetytat.com/

SDWR

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

Their Autism Service Dogs are trained to provide support for families who have a child with ASD.


Website: https://sdwr.org/

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

Persons with autism can be registered with this service which gives police quick access to critical information about them in an emergency situation. Annual registration is required to keep your form active.


Website: https://www.fredericton.ca/en/resident-services/public-safety/police-force/patrols/vulnerable-persons-registry

York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue: Introducing Project Lifesaver

Fredericton Police Force’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (Disponible en Français)

York Sunbury Ground Search & Rescue: Introducing Project Lifesaver

The primary mission of this project is to provide timely response to save and reduce potential injury for adults and children who have wandered off. It involves the client wearing a small, trackable device.


Website: https://yssr.ca/

Stories and Blogs

Actually Autistic Blogs

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

A list of blogs by people with ASD (professionally or self-diagnosed).


Website: https://anautismobserver.wordpress.com/

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

Delve into poetry, essays, short fiction, photography, paintings, and drawings in the first anthology entirely by people of colour, with ASD, featuring 61 writers and artists from seven countries. The work represents the lives, politics, and artistic expression of people from many autistic communities.


Website: https://autismandrace.com/

Autism Daddy

All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism

Autism — Day by Day

A blog by a neurotypical dad with a son with severe non-verbal autism and epilepsy He shows what being an autism dad is really like, the good and the bad.


Website: https://www.theautismdaddy.com/

Autism — Day by Day

Autism Mommy Therapist

Autism — Day by Day

A single mom raising a teenager and a child with autism.


Website: http://autismdaybyday.blogspot.com/

Autism Mommy Therapist

Autism Mommy Therapist

Autism Mommy Therapist

Written by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, a former educator and presently a stay-at-home mom/ therapist of two boys with ASD.


Website: https://autismmommytherapist.wordpress.com/

Them Aspergers

Autism Mommy Therapist

Autism Mommy Therapist

This is a podcast. where two people with Asperger’s talk about life on the spectrum.


Website: https://anchor.fm/themaspergers

Autism on the Mighty

Autism on the Mighty

Autism on the Mighty

The Mighty is a site where people share their personal experiences with disability, disease and mental illness. 


Website: https://themighty.com/topic/autism/

Finding Ninee

Autism on the Mighty

Autism on the Mighty

Kristi Campbell writes about her special needs son and her family. She serves everything with humor in hopes to make her readers smile. 


Website: https://findingninee.com/

Four Plus an Angel

Autism on the Mighty

Four Plus an Angel

Jessica writes about her family, including a daughter on the autism spectrum. 


Website: https://fourplusanangel.com/

Just a Lil Blog

Look me in the Eye

Four Plus an Angel

Jim Walter is a single dad raising two daughters, one of whom has autism. 


Website: http://www.justalilblog.com/

Look me in the Eye

Look me in the Eye

Look me in the Eye

John Elder Robison is an author living with Asperger’s. He has written several books on the topic. This blog is not only a personal journal but also an educational and literary one. 


Website: http://jerobison.blogspot.com/

Rhema’s Hope

Look me in the Eye

Look me in the Eye

Mother to two adorable little girls, Rhema and Hope. Rhema has autism and a seizure disorder. 


Website: https://rhemashope.wordpress.com/

Maxfield Sparrow

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

Maxfield Sparrow is a transmasculine autistic author who hopes that sharing his experiences and perceptions (while reminding readers that every autistic person is different!) will help further the struggle for disability rights and autism acceptance.


Website: 

http://unstrangemind.com/?fbclid=IwAR3kyhxl-L2iqbePXOr79uQeM0oZcR9LGW7_tsFkDd67beDvMPdcmvi0ztk

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

The world of autism spectrum disorders is constantly changing, and Seattle Children’s Autism Center is eager to share with parents and caregivers what they continue to learn. This blog is designed to be a resource on autism as well as to give you an opportunity to comment on their posts and engage with their experts. Their intent is to provide information that may be helpful in raising a child with autism. 


Website: http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/

The Autism Dad

The Autism Blog — Seattle Children’s Hospital

1800 Seconds on Autism

Dad to 3 amazing boys all on the Autism Spectrum, with other serious health issues. 


Website: https://www.theautismdad.com/

1800 Seconds on Autism

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

1800 Seconds on Autism

 

The podcast is run by autistic hosts and their guests. They cover a wide range of topics from home and family to funny stories. 


Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06sdq0x

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

This podcast is for parents of autistic children discussing common issues, coping strategies, and giving advice and support. 


Website: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/dads-home-parenting-autism-and-figuring-it-tJYrTLVOR9F/

Moi, c’est Zyha

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

Dad’s Home — Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out

 La page Facebook d’une adolescente autiste de 14 ans. 


Website: https://www.facebook.com/zyha.asperger/?fref=mentions

Kindred Kids Blog

Stories About Autism

Stories About Autism

Stay updated with the latest articles on early intervention, child development, autism therapy, and parenting tips. 


Website: https://www.kindredkids.com.au/news-and-updates

Stories About Autism

Stories About Autism

Stories About Autism

I'm James, dad to two amazing boys, Tommy and Jude. Both of them are autistic, and currently non-verbal. Here on my blog I share stories of our everyday lives, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. You'll also find my podcast here too where I interview other people from the autism community, and give them the chance to tell their story.


Website: https://storiesaboutautism.com/

Intervention Materials

ABA Educational Resources

ABA Educational Resources

ABA Educational Resources

This is a leading-edge website providing practical resource materials for families and professionals using educational strategies for children with autism. They facilitate delivery of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) resource materials at an affordable cost. 


Website: https://www.abaresources.com/

Autism Community Store

ABA Educational Resources

ABA Educational Resources

A US-based autism and special needs resource site which sells products for children, including sensory toys, autism books, and ABA materials. They carry sensory items like weighted blankets and lap pads, compression vests, wiggle seats and chewy tubes as well as classroom solutions like visual aids and visual timers, to products that solve common problems at home — sleep, safety, hygiene and more. 


Website: https://autismcommunitystore.com/

Child and Youth Toolkits

ABA Educational Resources

Different Roads to Learning

Toolkits include information, videos, and games about various topics including autism, ADHD, anxiety, behaviour problems, mood disorders, and more. 


Website: http://www.shared-care.ca/toolkits

Different Roads to Learning

Different Roads to Learning

Different Roads to Learning

Different Roads to Learning has over 600 products that support the social, academic and communicative development of children with ASD.


Website: https://difflearn.com/

Do2Learn

Different Roads to Learning

Hippo Hug

Provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities, songs and games, communication cards academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills. In addition, they sell products including View2do, JobTIPS, FACELAND, books, and apps. 


Website: https://do2learn.com/

Hippo Hug

Different Roads to Learning

Hippo Hug

Hippo Hug weighted blankets uses a unique and proprietary weighting system that involves specially designed disks so that the blanket has a low profile and doesn’t look any different than a regular quilt. Hippo Hug also sells crash mats and other sensory products. 


Website: https://gbmmedicalsupply.com/product/hippo-hug-weighted-blankets/?srsltid=AfmBOoq52pNPaRu3Bu0NcTudLLMi8EqRk-psx0fE2_aI_szqIh-kbtRa

InnovAID

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

Insights to Behaviour

InnovAID creates products for people with special needs who have sensory issues. Many of their products can be customized or custom-made. They sell books, and accessories for chewing, heat and cold, fidgeting, pressure, sleep, vibration, weight, water toys, and more. 


Website: https://innovaid.ca/

Insights to Behaviour

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

Insights to Behaviour

This website provides a wide variety of ABA resources for teachers, from online course modules to assessment tools to activities designed to help achieve IEP goals. 


Website: https://insightstobehavior.com/

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

 James Stanfield produces award-winning programs to promote Social Competence and Transition Readiness in students with cognitive, learning and/or behavioural disabilities.


Website: https://stanfield.com/

Mayer — Johnson

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

James Stanfield — Specialists in Special Education

The distributor for Boardmaker Software programs which are used to create symbol-based visual support such as communication boards, behaviour supports, sequences and visual schedules. 


Website: https://goboardmaker.com/

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

Provides software and DVDs for making flash cards, choice boards, visual schedules as well as other resources and materials to facilitate the use of visual supports. 


Website: https://www.silverliningmm.com/default.html

Social Thinking

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

Silver Linings Multimedia Inc.

This website offers information, resources and materials to promote the development of social thinking and social skills in persons with autism across the lifespan. Free materials are updated weekly and available to download. 


Website: https://www.socialthinking.com/

Special Needs Toys

This company sells over 1,500 sensory-based toys including Swings, Spins, Rockers and Bouncers, Mirrors, Switches, Balls, Puzzles, Dolls, Bubble Columns, bright Projectors, Fiber Optics and Resonance. 


Website: https://specialneedstoys.com/can

Apps

Assistive Ware

Visual Countdown Timer

Assistive Ware

Assistive Ware offers several assistive technology software products for Apple’s Mac OS X and iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. They offer apps in categories such as communication, reading and writing, and learning. 


Website: https://www.assistiveware.com/

Avaz

Visual Countdown Timer

Assistive Ware

Avaz is a symbol-based communication app to promote functional communication and the development of language skills. Available for purchase. 


Website: https://www.avazapp.com/

Visual Countdown Timer

Visual Countdown Timer

Visual Countdown Timer

Helps children complete daily tasks faster and more willingly, and better understand how much time is left in an activity by gradually revealing a fun picture as the time winds down. It can also help them understand how much time remains in preferred and non-preferred activities. The picture can be customized based on the activity or the child’s preferences. Free download.


Website: http://www.fehnerssoftware.com/

Choiceworks

Autism Emotion

Visual Countdown Timer

This app allows users to create visual schedules, checklists, and other visual supports to promote waiting and emotional regulation skills. Available for purchase. 


Website: https://www.beevisual.com/

Autism Emotion

Autism Emotion

Autism Emotion

This app helps individuals recognize and express their emotions through its fun and easy to use feelings chart. This app is based on the Model Me Faces & Emotions ™ DVD, part of the Model Me Kids ® social skills training series for children and teenagers with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Available for free. 


Website: https://www.modelmekids.com/

Magnus Cards

Autism Emotion

Autism Emotion

Magnus Cards are digital how-to guides for everyday living. Download free card decks and follow Magnus on the journey to independence.


Website: https://magnusmode.com/products/magnuscards/

Niki Talk

Autism Tracker

Tally Counter

Niki Talk is an easy-to-use app that lets people with disabilities and autism communicate. They offer other apps such as Niki: Diary, Word, Play, Agenda, Time, Talk, Story, and Music. 


Website: http://www.nikitalk.com/

Tally Counter

Autism Tracker

Tally Counter

A simple tally counter for easy tracking of targeted behaviours. Free download. 


Website: http://pixelresearchlabs.com/tallycounter

Autism Tracker

Autism Tracker

Autism Tracker

The app allows a caregiver to track an individual’s behaviour, moods, food and health issues, and also gives a statistical report. There is a free trial trial period. 


Website: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autism-tracker-pro/id478225574

PECS ® Canada

Libby Library App

Autism Tracker

PECS is a unique alternative/augmentative communication system developed in the USA in 1985 by Andy Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP. PECS was first implemented with pre-school students diagnosed with autism at the Delaware Autism Program. Since then, PECS has successfully been implemented worldwide with thousands of learners of all ages who have various cognitive, physical and communication challenges.


Website: https://pecs-canada.com/

Libby Library App

Libby Library App

Libby Library App

Libby is a mobile app that supports users in accessing library ebooks. It is a product of OverDrive, Inc. The app uses a user's library card number to connect to the user's library account and check out ebooks. Once books are checked out, the app serves as an ebook reader.


Website: https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

Autism 360

Libby Library App

Libby Library App

 Autism 360™ is a trusted partner in navigating your child's unique journey. Our app offers personalized strategies, expert guidance, and a supportive community, all designed to empower you in fostering your child's development. Together, we aim to celebrate every milestone and embrace the joy of growth. 


Website:  https://www.autism360.com

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