Autism Ontario Ottawa Chapter
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	The Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave, Rm 210 Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
Intersection	Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free occasional parking on the street * Pay parking lot
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	613-230-6305
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-288-1423
E-mail	ottawa@autismontario.com
Website	www.autismontario.com/ottawa
Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Information, referrals and support for people and families living with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.    * Autism Parents' Support Group: For parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders which meets once a month at a local restaurant.    * Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group: Information and support for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and related disorders. Individuals with AS and interested professionals are also welcome. Monthly support group meetings * presentations * a resource guide * friendship groups * annual picnic    * Aspirations: A group for adults and older teens (ages 16 and up) with Asperger Syndrome * mutual support * guest speakers * educational activities. Parents, other relatives, friends, and professionals are also welcome to attend.    * Families of Adults with Autism Spectrum disorder: Open to parents, siblings, partners, and other family members of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.    * Asperger Syndrome Youth group (15-25 years of age): Combines peer support and topical discussion with social activities, such as bowling nights and movie nights. An opportunity for youth and young adults with Asperger Syndrome to socialize with each other while addressing relevant issues like school and dating.    * The ABACUS website: A source of information which allows parents, caregivers, and the general community to be informed consumers of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Ontario. The site also provides a listing of local autism ABA providers. Visit http://www.abacuslist.ca
Eligibility	Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and those living or working with people with autism or another Autism Spectrum Disorder
Application	To become a member call or apply on-line. To participate in activities call or visit the website.
Fees	Membership - individual or family $50
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Jody Brenton, Office Manager
Primary Executive	Mimi Goldberg, CLC President; Email: chaptermgr.ottawa@autismontario.com
Subjects
Subjects	Adults ; Associations ; Autism ; Blindness ; Cerebral palsy ; Charitable status ; Children ; Deafness ; Down syndrome ; Free services ; Medical information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parents ; Physical disabilities ; Support groups ; Youth
Service Categories - Blue Book	Health
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Congenital disorders ; Disabilities ; Diseases ; Disorders ; Groups ; Health ; Impaired hearing ; Impaired vision ; Organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Reduced cost services