Provincial mutual aid, advocacy and self-help group for autism, and provides a provincial voice for the autism community. It is composed of parents of individuals with autism, in addition to a host of volunteers and professionals who volunteer their expertise and guidance. Formerly known as Autism Society of Ontario (ASO).This scholarship commerates Eleanor Ritchie, a longstanding member of the Autism Society of Ontario (ASO), in recognition of her dedication and support of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The scholarship is for post secondary education: The awards will be given annually in recognition of the achievements of students with ASD in finishing their secondary education and enrolling in post-secondary, (i.e., college, university) education in Ontario. Each award consists of $1000 towards the tuition fee.
This award is named after Dr. Jeanette Holden, a sibling of an individual with ASD, in recognition of her dedication to autism research and contributions to unraveling the mystery of autism. These awards will be given annually in recognition of the role and contributions of siblings to the welfare of individuals with ASD. Each award consists of $1000 towards the first year tuition fee.
Autism Ontario provides a number of scholarships and award opportunities as well as travel bursaries to research conferences.
These unique opportunities are funded in part from the Together for Autism annual campaign.
ASO has Stimulus Grants for Graduate Study in Autism, at any Ontario University. The grants will support individuals conducting research in fields related to Autism Spetrum Disorders.
