Autism Services Inc. of Windsor & Essex County
3640 Wells Street N9C 1T9 Windsor, ON, Canada

Did you know GoodLife Kids Foundation is currently running virtual physical activity programming for youth with special needs? And it’s completely FREE! MOVE by... GoodLife Kids is a physical activity program for youth with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, run through Zoom and YouTube. Every week, participants get access to three live online group sessions led by a team of passionate and experienced coaches. The groups are small to ensure each youth gets a personalized and unique experience that works for them. MOVE is now open to ANY youth with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, regardless of where in Canada they live! Learn more about the program by visiting www.goodlifekids.com/move/

Have you applied for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) yet? Read the website regularly to see the changes to the program. - Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the OAP will continue to provide interim one-time funding to all new applicants whose registration forms and supporting documents are submitted by March 31, 2021. If you have already received interim one-time funding, you may be eligible to receive an additional payment of $20,000 or $5,000 based on your child’s age. Further details about eligibility and how to apply for a renewal will be shared in the coming weeks. See link below for more details. https://www.ontario.ca//ontario-autism-program-interim-one

Autism Ontario Windsor-Essex Chapter, Autism & Behavioural Services, and the Thames Valley Children's Centre present the "Keeping Runners Safe Safety and Auti...sm", an interactive presentation. This workshop is intended for parents/caregivers, community and therapists supporting children/youth, of all ages, with ASD. This virtual, one-hour presentation is designed for parents and caregivers of children who would like to identify risks, prepare for those risks and make a plan to teach. The presentation will focus on children with autism, but all parents or professionals are welcome to join. This presentation is suitable for all ages and abilities but does focus on high risk individuals and situations. We will provide a checklist that will help you start to assess potential risks and we will identify where to go to get a safety plan specific to your child. If your child or youth is registered with the Ontario Autism Program, you will have the opportunity to schedule follow-up sessions. These sessions will help you apply the information learned to your specific situation and find ways to easily fit teaching and practice into your family routines. There are two dates available to register: - Monday, March 1 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) - Thursday, March 4 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM) For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.tvcc.on.ca/keeping-runners-safe-safety-and-auti

Couldn't make it to the first School Entry event? Our second FREE School Entry event is coming up Tuesday, Feb. 2nd from 9:30-11am! Registering a child living w...ith disabilities for kindergarten? We know the transition process may seem overwhelming. Come out for a FREE virtual learning event to learn more about the steps to transitioning your child into school, and how to partner with educators. Each family attending will be sent a "parent tips" booklet and other resources after the event! Pre-register for either session at https://windsoressexfamnet.ca/upcoming-events/

If a loved one goes missing who suffers from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism or other special needs it’s a stressful time. Consider Windsor-Essex Project Lifesave...r for added peace of mind. For more info please visit: http://www.windsor-essexprojectlifesaver.com/ Project Lifesaver saves lives!

Thank you City of Windsor and Mayon Dilkens!

Tuesday, December 1st is GivingTuesday across the world. It's a day to kick off the holiday gift giving season. This holiday season, consider making a donation to Autism Services Inc. You can also make a donation in honour of someone special -- friend, teacher, caregiver, relative, colleague or that hard-to-buy-for person. Donations can easily be make online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3729/ where you can then dedicate your donation in honour of someone. You can also direct your donation to the Bruce Awad Summer Program. CanadaHelps takes all major credit cards, paypal and interac online. A tax receipt is available immediately following the transaction. Donations can also be made through the Paypal Giving Fund here: https://www.paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3414229

Tax Deductible donations can be made online at CanadaHelps at this link https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3729/. Thank you to all our wonderful supports!

Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide 2020 Update For FamiliesBrendon Pooran will be presenting an overview of the Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide.The guide covers all aspects of the tax, trust and estate planning process for people who have an intellectual disability and their families.

Windsor Essex Family Network will be hosting a virtual information session -- A Night of Inspiration For Families Navigating High School -- on November 18 at 7pm. You can register through their website: https://windsoressexfamnet.ca/upcoming-events/

WEFN will be hosting two new virtual sessions for families who are trying to support their students/family members with technology and apps that are commonly used in school and at home! Thurs. November 12, 2020 and Wed. November 25, 2020 both from 6:30 pm 8:00 pm. Registration at https://windsoressexfamnet.ca/upcoming-events/

Thank you to the Canadian Slovak Villa of Windsor Incorporated for their very generous donation of $20,000 to the Bruce Awad Summer Program! The money will be used to purchase much needed equipment like iPads and sensory items which will benefit our Summer Program students for years to come. All of us at ASI, the families we support and the children that attend the summer program, are honoured to have received this amazing gift.

Minister Smith provides an update on the Ontario Autism Program

Ontario Autism Program: foundational family services Learn about foundational family services for everyone registered in the Ontario Autism Program, including eligibility and how to find services in your area.