Autism Guide Support | Family Support in Mississauga
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Autism Guide Support The parent is the guide. The community is the support.

Family-centred support

Practical support for autistic children in Mississauga and Peel Region

Autism Guide Support works with parents and caregivers to turn difficult everyday moments into safe, meaningful activities that can support connection, confidence, participation, and independence.

Our programs are for all ages, with a current focus on children ages 8–15. We’re starting with families in Mississauga and Peel Region.

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One family. One challenge. One meaningful next step.

Families may have information, referrals, and professional services, yet still need practical support for everyday situations at home and in the community.

Autism Guide Support starts with one real challenge, one practical activity, and one meaningful next step—guided by the family’s priorities and the child’s interests, needs, and communication.

Our program

The Everyday Guide Lab

The Everyday Guide Lab is being piloted within Autism Guide Support. Its approach has three steps:

  1. Step 1

    Listen and understand

    Explore what is happening, when it happens, and what the child may enjoy, need, or communicate.

  2. Step 2

    Design and try

    Consider a safe, meaningful activity connected to the child’s interests and the family’s priorities.

  3. Step 3

    Reflect and grow

    Review the experience, make adjustments, and choose one realistic next step.

Learn more about the Everyday Guide Lab Read the story behind our approach

The child stays at the centre

  • The autistic child

    Remains at the centre of decisions.

  • The parent or caregiver

    Acts as the trusted guide for everyday activities.

  • Support Partners

    Contribute knowledge, resources, encouragement, and practical support—without taking control of the family’s journey.

A separate way to request support

Request a free kit

Parents and caregivers can request a free sensory, educational, or life-skills kit separately from requesting to join the Everyday Guide Lab pilot.

View support request options

The community around the family

Teachers, educational assistants, psychologists, therapists, social workers, family members, friends, volunteers, and community organizations can all help strengthen support around a family.

Support Partners contribute without taking control of the family’s journey.

Learn about becoming a Support Partner