Join us for an introductory discussion on job seeking for autistic individuals, with a focus on how to prepare a job application and build life skills necessary for employment.

AIDE and our trusted partners have curated a collection of resources about friendship to support the journey of autistic and neurodivergent people — at any stage of life.

Join us for a webinar dedicated to supporting neurodivergent colleagues during work holiday parties.

This Webinar, followed by a Q&A, is designed to provide autistic job seekers with essential insights and practical advice for beginning their professional journeys.

AIDE Canada and partners have curated an extensive array of resources, designed for both employers and employees. Delve into our diverse selection of webinars, toolkits, and courses dedicated to empowering organizations and employees in creating an inclusive and thriving workplaces for neurodivergent individuals.

Do you work in customer service? Learning how to support your customers and colleagues who are on the autism spectrum and/or have an intellectual disability can go a long way to making better interactions for everyone.

A recent study out of York University was the first to look at how likely autistic people are to be influenced by the 'bystander effect'. The 'bystander effect' suggests that people are less likely to intervene in inappropriate or emergency situations if people around them are not intervening. This study looked at how likely autistic employees would be to report that they would voice concerns in specific workplace scenarios. The results suggest that autistic employees can be an asset to the organizations they work for as they are less likely to be influenced by the bystander effect.

Welcome to VOA collection, showcasing a diverse and insightful array of videos created by the Voices of Autism. Explore a wide range of topics, including advocacy, employment, education, daily living, and more. Join us in promoting awareness, understanding, and empowerment within the autism community through these engaging and informative videos.

This collection features videos that explore the issues and opportunities of employment for people with autism. Topics include interview preparation, being a confident member of the workforce and how to answer specific interview questions. The videos are aimed to inform, support, and empower employers, employees, and job seekers on the autism spectrum.

 In this video autistic self advocate Elsbeth tells the story of her exeriencs concerning autism and self-injurious behaviour. This video was created in support of the AIDE Canada 2023 "Impossible Conference" .

Establishing a successful inclusive workplace should not be one sided and doesn’t just take the efforts of one person or team. In this webinar, The Sinneave Family Foundation will share a unified approach to creating inclusive workplaces that looks at actions and responsibilities of both the employee and employer. Attendees can expect to walk away with tangible tips and strategies they can action in real time. This framework for collaboration will enhance inclusive employment experiences by highlighting the considerations and needs of a neurodiverse workforce and inclusive employers.

This is a brief summary of research reviews focused on studies addressing employment opportunities and supports for autistic adults. Reviews published in the last decade (as of 2022) have been included.

In this presentation, participants will learn the key differences between high school and further education settings to help them succeed after high school ends. Learning how supports, expectations and non-academic skills differ will help participants discover and prepare for further education. This presentation will focus on how to explore interests, navigate program options, access supports and create goals. High school graduates, those enrolled in further education, parents, and teachers will all benefit from this webinar.

Autistic adults often experience a significant drop in funding and services at the age of 18. In this webinar Stacey Feldt, an expert and self advocate, and Tobi McEvenue, a social worker with 20 years experience, discuss the opportunities for autistic adults, siblings and families in Ontario. Join us to learn about annual education scholarships and awards, youth to adult transition planning as well as Autism Career Connections.

The decision to share any diagnosis with your workplace is not always easy. It can be difficult to balance keeping your medical information private with the desire to receive support and accommodations at work. If you decide that you do want to share your diagnosis with your workplace, below are some tips to help you start the conversation.

Welcome to AIDE Canada & Partners one stop shop for teens and the many transitions required of them. Here we cover everything from health, both mental and physical, to healthy relationships, and what they entail, to funding and how to plan for success!

Listen to the third Storytelling Video for the Bi pi maadzing zaagidwin teg jichaaming / Circle of Life in the Spirit of Love project. Developed by Surrey Place, the series reflects voices and perspectives from Indigenous caregivers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Northwestern Ontario. Our third episode features Aaron, a self-advocate who lives in Sioux Lookout. Aaron discusses his relationships, hobbies and work in Sioux Lookout. He is supported by Christine Sawanas, the Clinical Regional Access Coordinator for the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and the MMW Program at Surrey Place.

Managers know that finding and keeping good employees is key to long-term success and customer satisfaction. This course is designed to help employers and managers support employees with differences related to autism. It provides information to Canadian businesses, and breaks down myths and other misinformation regarding autism and intellectual disability.

This Guide is for families looking to prepare their child to enter the workforce. It includes information on the steps for moving forward, how to support and engage your child, and resources for developing a work experience plan. Created by the Sinneave Family Foundation.

What do you want your adult life to look like? This QuickStart Planning Tool will Help you build a plan for success as you transition to adulthood. Developed by the Sinneave Family Foundation, this on-line course can help anyone with goal planning and life skills, but is particularly designed for use by individuals in the autism and/or intellectual disability community.