Attention Youth with ASD and Their Parent(s): Transitioning Together* , a wonderful new, free opportunity for youth with ASD, is coming to York Region this year! Transitioning Together is an eight-week online program help teenagers with ASD, and their parent(s), plan their futures after secondary school. For the first time in Canada, Transitioning Together will be delivered
My name is Marcus C. and I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome when I was five. Growing up, I experienced the typical high-functional autism life: Inability to fit in, bullying, and a lack of social awareness. My parents noticed this and placed me in a community class at Doncrest Public School in grade two. However,
Matthew Hunter is a Seneca College student who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome. He loves movies, video games and television, and has agreed to review his favourites (and not-so-favourites!) for AO York. Here is Matthew's review of Call of Duty Modern Warfare. Before we get started: I am doing a livestream on Twitch this Saturday November
Matthew Hunter is a Seneca College student who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome. He loves movies, video games and television, and has agreed to review his favourites (and not-so-favourites!) for AO York. Here is Matthew's review of Toy Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2. Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2 (Game, 2009) By Matthew
AO York is teaming up with Kerry's Place Autism Services to benefit from this year's Magna Hoedown - and we want you to be part of it! The Hoedown is one of our biggest fundraisers; last year we raised $41,400 - enough to subsidize 40 weeks of our summer day programs. We've now got Prospector's
Matthew Hunter is a Seneca College student who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome. He loves movies, video games and television, and has agreed to review his favourites (and not-so-favourites!) for AO York. Here is Matthew's review of Toy Story 4. Toy Story 4 (Film, 2019) By Matthew Hunter Oh, what it was to be a kid.
Matthew Hunter is a Seneca College student who lives with Asperger’s Syndrome. He loves movies, video games and television, and has agreed to review his favourites (and not-so-favourites!) for AO York. Today, in honour of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Matthew is reviewing the 1962 film The Longest Day. The Longest Day (Film, 1962) By
April 2 was World Autism Day and this year, participants from AO York's Leadership, Education and Development program (LEADers) and their mentors celebrated at Boston Pizza Aurora, serving food and spreading awareness. Boston Pizza Aurora has given many local groups, schools and charities the opportunity to raise funds through their 'celebrity server' nights. Our LEADers
AO York and our Tournament Partner Reuter Benefits are gearing up for our 8th Annual Charity Golf Classic. This September 19, We'll be back at beautiful Cedar Brae Golf Club. You can't miss this day - we've got a day of golf on a first-rate course, fantastic food, door prizes, loot bags - all
Raising the Flag for Autism in York Region For us, April 2 isn't about Autism 'awareness'. It's a day to be visible in the community - to show that autistics are valued citizens who merit acceptance and inclusion just as everyone does. Again this year, municipalities and schools across Ontario are taking part in our