CHEO understands that attending school can be a challenge for children of all ages on the autism spectrum. CHEO’s School Support Services offer a range of services to help remove barriers to success in school. Their goal is to help children and youth with ASD overcome school-related obstacles and feel confident going to school. They offer the following:

• School Support Consultations
• Growing Together Workshops

Learn more:
https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/clinics-services-programs/school-support-services.aspx

This program provides tangible assistance in the form of grade-appropriate stuffed backpacks. If you are not already registered for this program, please call 211 to inquire about potential eligibility/ referral.

Learn more:
https://www.caringandsharing.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=101

The City of Ottawa’s Inclusive Recreation unit helps individuals with disabilities to take part in community recreation, whether it be through specialized programs or integration in standard programs.

https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/inclusive-recreation

You can find their registry of before and after school programs at this link:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=2&season_ids=30&viewMode=list

The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa (The Registry) is a non-profit organization that maintains the central waiting list for people applying for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing. The Registry keeps the list according to rules set out by the Province of Ontario in the Housing Services Act, 2011.

You can access the registry at this link:
https://www.housingregistry.ca/