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Looking for a calm, supportive program where your child can play, explore, and connect at their own pace?Families in Mar...
10/06/2026

Looking for a calm, supportive program where your child can play, explore, and connect at their own pace?

Families in Markham are invited to Milestones & Moments, a free weekly program for children ages 1–6 and their parents or caregivers.

In a smaller, low-stimulation setting, children can take part in play-based activities while families connect with EarlyON facilitators, other caregivers, and Autism Ontario resources.

Dates: Wednesdays, November 4 to December 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: EarlyON Child & Family Centres, Markham
Cost: Free

Spaces are limited to help create a comfortable environment for all participants.

Register now: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/register?id=12973&reset=1

Looking for a beginner-friendly sport program for your child?Join Autism Ontario for a 6-week Intro to Soccer program in...
10/05/2026

Looking for a beginner-friendly sport program for your child?

Join Autism Ontario for a 6-week Intro to Soccer program in Markham, facilitated by D3P Sports. This fun, interactive program is designed to help autistic children ages 6–12 build healthy habits, learn essential soccer skills, develop teamwork and problem-solving abilities, and gain confidence on and off the field.

Dates: Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Markham
Cost: $50 per person

Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=12874

Looking for practical support as you navigate your career journey?Autism Career Connections is a free, online course fro...
10/05/2026

Looking for practical support as you navigate your career journey?

Autism Career Connections is a free, online course from Autism Ontario designed to help autistic adults across Ontario build skills and confidence as they pursue employment.

Across 11 self-paced lessons, you'll find tools and strategies that will help you:
• Identify your strengths, interests, and skills
• Create effective resumes and cover letters
• Prepare for interviews and navigate the job search
• Understand what to expect when starting a new job
• Build practical workplace communication strategies

This course was developed with contributions from autistic adults to ensure the learning reflects different autistic perspectives and experiences.

Complete the course at your own pace and receive a certificate of achievement when you finish.
Ready to uplift your career? Complete the registration form and access the course: https://www.autismontario.com/Seeker-Form

Join Autism Ontario and Sparx Studio for an empowering six-week acting program.Through the program, children will practi...
10/02/2026

Join Autism Ontario and Sparx Studio for an empowering six-week acting program.

Through the program, children will practise strategies for managing nerves and anxiety, build courage and confidence, and act out different ways to navigate situations such as getting lost or being approached by a stranger. They’ll also explore topics like teasing and bullying, what it means to be a bystander, and why bullying may happen.

📅 Saturdays, October 3 – November 14, 2026
🕐 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 356 Windermere Ave., Toronto

Please note: There is no class on October 10. Caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of each session.

Ready to take the stage? Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13014

On September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a time to honour Survivors, remember ...
09/30/2026

On September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a time to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools. It is also an opportunity to deepen our understanding, listen to Indigenous voices, and consider how we can contribute to reconciliation through ongoing learning and action.

There are many ways to mark this day, including attending local events, wearing orange, taking time for reflection, and exploring opportunities for learning.

Explore activities and learning resources through the Government of Canada:
• Ways to participate: https://ow.ly/EpB650X1RaM
• Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada: https://ow.ly/EpB650X1RaM

Together, we can honour this day with respect, remembrance, and action.

The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity is inviting autistic Canadians to contribute directly to conversations about aging...
09/29/2026

The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity is inviting autistic Canadians to contribute directly to conversations about aging through its 2027 issue, “Autistics and Aging.”

The journal welcomes personal reflections, artwork, opinion pieces, poetry, research, and more. Artists may also submit work for consideration as the issue’s cover art.

If you have a story, insight, or creative piece to share, we encourage you to submit it. Review the guidelines and submission details:
https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/cjae/announcement/view/100

Deadline: October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

What does aging look like through the experiences of autistic Canadians? The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity (CJAE) is...
09/28/2026

What does aging look like through the experiences of autistic Canadians?

The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity (CJAE) is accepting submissions for its 2027 special issue, “Autistics and Aging”, and is inviting autistic Canadians to share their experiences, perspectives, and creative work related to autism and aging.

Submissions can explore topics such as menopause, dementia, retirement, life transitions, or other aspects of aging, and can take many forms, including personal narratives, poetry, letters, opinion pieces, artwork, audio or video submissions, and original research.

Works can be submitted in English or French. CJAE is also accepting original artwork from Autistic Canadian artists for consideration for the cover of the 2027 issue. Artists of all levels of professional experience are welcome to submit.

The submission deadline is October 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more about the submission requirements here: https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/cjae/announcement/view/100
Please forward submissions to [email protected] with your name and 'CJAE Cover Art' in the subject line.

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