What We Do
Educate
Community
Educate
We help our community learn about ASD, by conducting special speaker and/or training workshops. These cover such topics as advocacy, support, the latest news in ASD research and more.
Support
Community
Educate
We work with community partners to promote and enhance awareness and understanding about autism.
Community
Community
Community
We hold various fundraising events throughout the year and run programs and events for individuals with ASD and their families to get involved, socialize and network.
Latest UpDATES!
Sensory Friendly Easter Event
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
This is a fun family event where individuals with ASD (and/ or other neurological/developmental difficulties) and their families can come out, experience some Easter themed fun and socialize in a relaxed, understanding environment! Pre-registration is required.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Organized Easter egg hunt so everyone ends up with a basket of eggs!
- Optional Easter themed photo booth - Amanda Hall Photography will be on site to take a fun themed Easter photo (Amanda is an experienced sensory friendly photographer)
- Activity tables - Sensory Bottle Craft lead by youth member Derrick
- Playground on site with communication board
- Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be served
- Meet and socialize with other families
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Saturday April 16th, 2022 - 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Meaford Memorial Park (179 Grant Av, Meaford, ON N4L 1A8
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
Join us on Saturday, Sept 17 2022 for a amazing day in Sauble Beach for a 18 hole round of golf followed by live auction & dinner. This is a non profit fundraising event and all proceeds are in support of our local Grey-Bruce autism community. With contests, raffle items, silent auction items and always a welcoming crowd, we are looking forward to hosting our 4th annual golf tourney and hope you can join us in supporting our local communities.
Questions? Interested in sponsorship or donating a raffle item towards our next fundraising event? Please contact us
Thank you for your support!
Communication Boards in Grey-Bruce
2022 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
Communication Boards in Grey-Bruce
Families For Autism is excited to announce that beginning Spring 2021, PECS style communication boards will be available in many of our local #GreyBruce parks, libraries, community centers and more.
The FFA team has been striving to create a more accessible, understanding, and inclusive Grey-Bruce community and we look forward to donating these signs to our local Towns and Municipalities. So, far we have received approval on these communication boards to be installed in #SouthBrucePeninsula #Meaford & #GeorgianBluffs, #OwenSound. #NorthernBrucePensinsula and more. We look forward to seeing a more accessible and inclusive community in our towns in the future. From autism to dementia, there are many local residents who will benefit from these boards placed strategically throughout our communities. In the coming months, we will continue to work hard to get these signs approved all throughout Grey-Bruce.
Email us to inquire about a sign!
DIY Kits
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
Communication Boards in Grey-Bruce
Families For Autism is here to support local families during the pandemic. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for announcements on complimentary take home craft and sensory kits, as well as contests!
Special thanks to the following for their help in making these happen!
Grandma Lambes, Meaford
Sinclairs Pumpkins
You Too Weighted Items
Pink Sugar Custom Cookies
E&R Bulk Barn
Innisfree Design
Grateful Roots
If you have an idea for a take home kit idea email us famsforautism@gmail.com
Be-A Wear T-Shirt Fundraiser
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone who supported the community by purchasing a t-shirt!
April is Autism Awareness Month in Canada! You can show your support for the autism community any day and support the local community by purchasing a t-shirt from our Families For Autism Fundraiser. All proceeds go directly to support local families with a member on the spectrum.
- Sensory friendly fabric
- Unisex
- Each design is available in navy or black shirt color options and a choice of the design options below
- Free delivery within Grey-Bruce
- Canada wide shipping available (additional $5)
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
2020 Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
A BIG THANKS FOR OUR SPONSORS AND GOLFERS FOR MAKING OUR 2020 SUCCESS!
On Sept 26th, 2020 we enjoyed a beautiful day in Sauble Beach for a round of golf followed by dinner, raffle and live auction. This is a non profit event and all proceeds are in support of our local autism community. We are planning our 3rd annual tournament for 2021 so stay tuned for updates or reach out to us if you would like to be involved!
Voted Best of the BEST!
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
Sensory Friendly Fire Hall Visit - Postponed
We won Gold in our category of the 2020 Best of the BEST Readers Choice Awards Owen Sound.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for us!!
Sensory Friendly Fire Hall Visit - Postponed
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
Sensory Friendly Fire Hall Visit - Postponed
NEW DATE TBA - MEAFORD, ON
Families For Autism along with the Meaford Fire Department are proud to host a Sensory Friendly Fire Hall Visit!
Families are invited to meet their local Fire Fighters, EMS, and OPP - check out their uniforms & gear, and participate in activities such as seeing the fire station, and doing a truck / ambulance / cruiser tour in a relaxed and controlled setting.
This is a complimentary event however registration is requested so we can estimate participation.
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
We are excited to announce a portion of proceeds from our 2019 golf tournament were used to purchase 22 sensory kits to distribute to local Grey Bruce Fire Departments. along with training for First Responders.
Free Course For Caregivers & Educators
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Sensory Bags heading to Grey Bruce Fire Departments
A portion of the proceeds from our 2019 Golf Tournament was used to bring a instructor up from the Geneva Centre For Autism in Toronto to teach a local 2 day certificate course on ABA tactics last October. 22 local families and educators benefited from this opportunity. We look forward to offering more complimentary workshops and learning opportunities in the future.
Weighted Blankets and Stuffies Donated
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Weighted stuffies & lap blankets have made their way to new homes at local Grey Bruce schools, child care centres and families. This was made possible by funds raised from our 2019 Golf Tournament and the help of You Too who donated the fabrics and her time!
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Our First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament 2019 raised $13,000!
Huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, golfers, friends and family for making this event a success and a blast!
We are a non profit group and all money raised from our events are in support of your local autism community.
A BIG THANKS TO ALL OUR 2021 SPONSORS
