Summer is a time that most kids and families look forward to, filling their days with outings, beach days, sporting events or camping trips. The same activities can be terrifying for families with autistic children. With the last day of school quickly approaching, summer means a change from daily routines to unstructured confusion for many of these families.

Earlier this month, we sat down with Janine O’Brien, Regional Fund and Volunteer Coordinator, Allyesa Stewart, Regional Program and Volunteer Coordinator, and Jessica Morrison, Program Assistant, at Autism Ontario South Region to learn about some of the incredible programs supporting our autistic community. The conversation was informative and deeply emotional, highlighting the profound impact this work has on our Niagara autistic community.