Educators and professionals
Teachers, educational assistants, psychologists, therapists, and social workers can share expertise and help make support more consistent across home, school, and community.
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Build support around the family
Parents and caregivers guide their family’s journey. Support Partners strengthen that support with knowledge, resources, encouragement, and practical help—without taking control.
Become a Support PartnerWho can be a Support Partner?
People and organizations in a family’s community can each play a meaningful role in supporting autistic children and their families.
Family and friends
Relatives and friends can offer encouragement, practical help, and belonging without judgment.
Community organizations
Organizations can create welcoming opportunities for autistic children and their families to participate.
Volunteers
Volunteers can help strengthen the community support around families.
Support Partners strengthen the guide
The autistic child remains at the centre of decisions. The parent or caregiver is the trusted guide. Support Partners contribute knowledge, resources, encouragement, and practical support while respecting the family’s priorities.
Autism Guide Support is starting with families and community partners in Mississauga and Peel Region.
Join the support network
If you’re interested in becoming a Support Partner, complete the interest form below.
Looking for family support?
Parents and caregivers can use the Get Support page to request to join the Everyday Guide Lab pilot or separately request a free kit.