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We invite you to join us in creating a more inclusive and a kinder world for people with autism. Inspired by the vast and diverse autism community Autism Speaks Canada is committed to telling authentic stories of people with autism and their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals.
Steven Wise and Susan Zikman Wise began their philanthropic journey over 30 years ago because of this formative statement. They have worked diligently to raise awareness and funds to make a difference in the lives of children and their...
Meet Dr. Catherine Glorieux. She is a resident physician and a proud self-advocate of autism. Catherine brings a diverse background of professional and personal experiences to Autism Speaks Canada in hope of being an example of what...
Daud is a passionate advocate and loving big brother to Sulaiman, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At age five, Sulaiman is a bright, energetic, curious boy who loves playing outside, reading, painting and cuddling. In...
Meet Dr. Ryan Yuen. He is a Scientist in the Genetics & Genome Biology program at The Hospital for Sick Children who has a long history of working on autism research. In 2013, he was a recipient of an Autism Speaks postdoctoral...
Meet Ileana. She’s a 16 year old global traveler, autistic Canadian and was the 2020 National & Ottawa Walk Ambassador. Ileana is a gentle soul with a heart of gold and loves everyone, especially her brother and her puppy. She...
Meet Michael. Michael has been volunteering his time to Autism Speaks Canada twice weekly for nearly two years. Born in Brooklyn, he received an Honours B.A. from Brooklyn College in 1961. Moving to Toronto in 1970, he worked as a...
