Overview
AIDE Canada is a national, non-profit network that connects individuals, families, and educators to trusted resources about autism and intellectual disabilities. It provides reliable, evidence-informed information through an accessible online platform, helping users find services, tools, and supports across Canada. This resource supports neurodivergent learners by offering guidance, community connections, and tools that reflect diverse learning needs and experiences.
AIDE Canada | Resources for Autism & Intellectual Disability
Objectives
- Understand neurodiversity and different ways of learning
- Explore supports for autism and intellectual disabilities
- Build awareness of available services and resources in Canada
- Support student confidence, independence, and self-advocacy
- Connect learners and families to community-based supports
Instructions
Educators, guidance counsellors, and transition coaches can use this resource to support inclusive learning environments.
Students can:
- Explore tools and supports that match their learning needs
- Reflect on their strengths and challenges
- Practice self-advocacy and goal setting
- Learn about services available in their community
Educators can:
- Use AIDE Canada to find classroom strategies and supports
- Connect students and families to local services
- Promote inclusive and flexible learning approaches
- Support transition planning for school and beyond
Key Highlights
- Free, Canada-wide resource platform
- Evidence-based and community-informed information
- Tools to find local services and supports
- Resources for autism, intellectual disabilities, and neurodiversity
- Accessible in both official languages