Resources with General Information

The following resources have been reviewed by members of our Foundation or suggested to us by other parents.

Please email us the names of any other resources that are Canadian that you have found helpful and we will add them to our list.

The Official Autism 101 Manual and E-Book - "ultimate resource for understanding and responding to autism as a parent or a professional".

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home.

The Home & Vehicle Modification Program ~The Home & Vehicle Modification Program was established by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services in 1999.It is administered by March of Dimes Canada.Please note:The Home & Vehicle Modification Program is available only in Ontario. Click here for a list of alternative provincial and national home modification programs across Canada.

Canadian Government Grants for Disabled Homeowners: Nearly 100 Grants for Home Renovations-~ Are you a disabled homeowner (or caring for a person with a disability in your household) and struggling with the cost of homeownership?

Medical News Today ~ An online resource.  The latest Autism News articles published daily.  Includes news on Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Rett Syndrome, Child Disintegrative Disorder, and Asperger's Syndrome.