In this interview-style webinar, we will discuss the many life experiences--including but not limited to death—that can trigger the grieving process in Autistic people. Viewers will learn how the Autistic experience of grief and loss may differ from the non-Autistic expectation and experiences, and how this can lead to misunderstanding directed at the Autistic person.

The resources listed provide insights on various topics that can impact motivation in Autistic children and complement the motivation resources AIDE Canada will be releasing in the near future.

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.

This webinar will explore different services and supports available to Autistic students, including what accessibility services and accommodations may look like, as well as Canada-wide grants. In addition, we will touch on research-driven foundational skills that are shown to generalize to success in post-secondary environments.

AIDE Canada partnered with the Vancouver Police Department, the RCMP, Richmond Fire and Rescue, and others to bring you the First Responders Collection. This collection of resources is designed to equip first responders with a deeper understanding of how to better serve and support the autism and/or intellectual disability community.

This toolkit is Part 1 of a 3-part series aiming to promote positive mental health in rural and remote communities. Together with autistic people, parents, and caregivers of autistic people, and mental health professionals, the authors created various activities with information and evidence-informed strategies that can be used at any time.

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.

"What will happen to our children once we have gone?” This Webinar will focus on the valuable endeavor of how parents can plan for the legal and social aspects for their children's future.

This video is about two school-aged children who share their knowledge and personal experiences about autism. It is meant for a younger audience, who want to understand autism from an everyday point of view. The script was written by a self-advocate, Maxine Share. The voiceovers were performed by self-advocate actors Kayla Tellier and Chuck Smith.

Many autistic people feel socially isolated and are unable to access appropriate professional supports. Peer support allows people with shared experiences to give and receive nonprofessional, nonclinical social and emotional assistance.

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding challenges, and this journey can be uniquely layered for parents of autistic children. Here's a compilation of some valuable resources from the AIDE Canada Library which parents may find beneficial.

Menopause is a normal part of aging, and it happens to all people with a uterus. Though everyone experiences symptoms in different intensity, everyone noticed some things. Symptoms to be discussed later. It’s not something to be afraid of. There are resources and support, and we hope this document helps you and psychological support. Later on in this document there will be resources to help you communicate your needs and health.

Diagnosing autism in adults can be a complex and nuanced process, typically involving a comprehensive assessment by a team of healthcare professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and speech therapists.

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 introduce and explain some of the important subjects that students learn at school. The topics are on life skills that aren't taught. The videos are designed to help students develop their interests and explore skills they may not have learn about in school such as time management, mental health, financial planning, driving and more.

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.

People with autism often have sensory processing differences, meaning they perceive sensory stimuli differently than others. These variations can lead to heightened or reduced sensitivities, making some environments challenging. Understanding and addressing these needs is crucial. The good news is that AIDE Canada has compiled a list of resources to help.

It is that time of the year again and AIDE Canada and partners are here to help! We have curated a back-to-School collection covering Kindergarten to Post-Secondary. The collection consists of toolkits, book recommendations from our library, videos and much more to help you with this transition back.

Toilet Training Basics is a workshop for parents of Autistic children and aims to support the early stages of toilet training. This workshop will provide parents with ways to prepare their home for toilet training, understand the signs that their child is ready to begin, as well as learn strategies for daytime, nighttime, and bowel training. Followed by questions from the day, and troubleshooting.

Listen to the storytelling video by a family who has immigrated from Israel with an autistic child. This video is the second video of AIDE Canada’s Cultural Experience three-part video essay series brought to you by Autism Ontario. The series reflects the voices and perspectives of caregivers and individuals with autism on their experience immigrating to Canada. This series compares and contrasts services, supports, cultural norms and mentalities toward autism with other nations to Canada.