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Launched in 2006, SFARI is a scientific initiative within the&nbsp;Simons Foundation’s suite of programs. SFARI’s mission is to advance the basic science of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Interactive Autism Network was established at Kennedy Krieger Institute (USA) and facilitates
research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders.
The link given above is devoted to autistic adults and issues they can meet. Research-based
information is given, as well as, parents’ advice and support.

Interactive Autism Network. Adults with Autism

Autism Speaks Canada supports individuals with autism and their families by working with
community partners; enhancing resources and services, increasing understanding, acceptance
and inclusion; and advancing research into causes and interventions.

Autism Speaks Canada

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This article outlines the main tool of person-centred planning: PATH, MAPS, and Circles of
Support. There are also links to various videos and reading resources.

Person-Centred Planning: PATH, MAPS, and Circles of Support (Article)

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network is a non-profit organization run by and for autistic people. It was
created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to
change public perception and combat misinformation. Canadian chapters are currently located in
Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

Ready, Willing and Able is a national partnership of the Canadian Association for Community
Living, the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA), and their member
organizations. Ready, Willing and Able is designed to increase the labour force participation of
people with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder. They will:
• Connect and support employers, persons with an intellectual disability or ASD and local,
provincial and national community agencies
• Promote understanding and awareness among employers and the general public as to the
business value hiring people with an intellectual disability or ASD
• Complement and enhance the capacity of community employment service delivery
organizations by connecting them to new employer demand.

Ready Willing & Able (Disponible en Français)

Mother to two adorable little girls, Rhema and Hope. Rhema has autism and a seizure disorder.