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Elaine Rockwell is a speech-language pathologist working with higher functioning children,
teenagers, and adults who are on the autism spectrum.

Elaine Rockwell (MSc., SLP) (private practice)

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

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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Open Sky Co-operative provides residential and day-programming for adults with autism, in areas
of life, social and vocational skills-building. Open Sky's BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) Employment
Development Program is offered annually and across New Brunswick, in partnership with local
service agencies, to teach entrepreneurial and co-operative business development to diverse
learners, including those with ASD. Open Sky also does functional skills assessments, to identify
focus areas of strength and challenge, so that skills-building programs can be tailored to meet the
most pressing needs, building upon the greatest strengths. Their mission is to foster inclusive
communities where people thrive, contribute and have a sense of hope, value and belonging.

Open Sky Co-operative Ltd. (Disponible en Français)

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works – sharing her
ability to “think in pictures”, which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.
She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern
thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.

The world needs all kinds of minds

This global independent network gathers and summaries the best evidence from
research to help the public make informed choices about treatment. They have an experience of
more than 25 years. They also offer the library of resources that summarize the recent research.

Cochrane

Their Autism Service Dogs are trained to provide support for families who have a child with ASD.