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

The Autism Dad

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This is a social story that provides visual guide for children with ASD about social distancing and
its importance. It is also available in Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese languages.

Social Distancing Social Story

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based
assistive technologies, research and development, and employment programs. They help clients
remove barriers so that they can live independent lives and become active members of the
workplace and community. Most of their services are offered online.

Neil Squire Society

Autism Research Institute offers research and education for professionals, individuals on the
spectrum, and their families. The website gives general information about the disorder, screening
tools (in 21 languages) and treatment options. Free webinars for parents and caretakers, and
funding for research are available.

Autism Research Institute 

Positive Partnership is an Australian project that offers information, free webinars and workshops
about autism and advice for parents. Some resources for families, schools and any other services,
can be found translated into different languages.

Positive Partnership

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).

Child Disability Benefit (Disponible en Français)

This is a tool kit, developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, outlining 50 tips to stay
mentally healthy during COVID-19 isolation.