QuickStart Autism

QuickStart's mission is for children have equal opportunity to develop to their full potential through early identification and intervention. #autism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Let the bidding begin!

Our auction is now open at the link below. Whether you're shopping for yourself or for someone special, you don't want to miss out.

Thank you to our Auction Sponsor, Greenspon Granger Hill Lawyers!

https://t.co/4smTyeY0vI

[Mike Lake @MikeLakeMP]

This afternoon in the Canadian House of Commons, I presented my annual 60-second statement for World Autism Month. I hope you’ll take just a minute to watch and share.

Here’s the text:

“April is World Autism Month, and now 28 years since my son, Jaden, was diagnosed. Today, Jaden’s 30 and an enthusiastic extrovert, but back then he seemed almost completely stuck in his own world. Our instinct at the time was to try to help him by pulling him into our world. And it did help.

I’ve since gravitated to a slightly different approach. These days, I spend more time in Jaden’s world – getting down close to him, looking at what he's looking at, tuning into what holds his attention in the moment.

When I intentionally pause, put the phone away, and just sit still with Jaden, I experience things I normally miss – the sense of wonder gazing out a train window, the value of non-verbal communication, or the strength of connection through physical contact - a hug, a tussle, a tickle, or Jaden’s famous high-five.

We too often default to defining people like Jaden by the help they need. But, in my experience, I’ve learned many of the most important things in my life from him.

Jaden has helped me, I hope, to be a better person than I’d have been without him. And for that, I am truly thankful.”

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Presenting our 2026 Faces of Autism banner! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos.

A big shoutout to Maria Mejia who designs our Faces of Autism banners - we are so thankful!

#FacesOfAutism #QuickStartAutism #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismOnTheHill

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

April Showers bring us to Autism on the Hill!
Join us on Parliament Hill on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Grab your rain jacket and come say hello—we can’t wait to see you there!
#AutismOnTheHill #QuickStartAutism #FacesOfAutism #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a spectrum, and each person brings unique strengths, perspectives, and talents. Today and every day, we need autism acceptance in addition to autism awareness!

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Fri Mar 20 is the deadline to submit photos for our 2026 Faces of Autism banners! Click here to submit: https://t.co/M2Z47msTBQ

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Photo submission for our 2026 Faces of Autism banners is open until Fri, Mar 20, 2026!

Submit yours today: https://t.co/8dvOgzPsEb

#QuickStartAutism #AutismOnTheHill #FacesOfAutism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

⏳ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit your or your child’s photos for the 2025 Faces of Autism Banner! 📸

✅ Step 1: Complete the Consent Form 📝 📤 Step 2: Upload your high-resolution photo
👉 https://t.co/M2Z47mtrro

#autismonthehill #facesofautism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

📢 There’s 1 more week to submit your photo or your child’s photos for the 2025 Faces of Autism banner! 🎉

📩 Submit yours today 👉 https://t.co/M2Z47mtrro

✅ Step 1: Complete the Consent Form 📝
📷 Step 2: Upload your high-resolution photo

#autismonthehill #facesofautism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

#AutismontheHill is happening on April 30, 2025! Join us on Parliament Hill!

📍 Meet near the Centennial Flame at 12:00 PM
🎤 Event Begins: At 12:15 PM, we’ll kick things off with Autistic speakers and the Hon. Mike Lake will join us.

https://t.co/ljSz05Cmjq

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Almost there!

Since 2014, the Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism has raised an incredible $965,522. Be part of the year we hit the $1 million milestone!

Great Sponsorship opportunities available here: https://t.co/uTBPn4vLMn

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

A big, Santa-sized thank you to @ottawaxmasmkt for partnering with us again this year to host Sensory Santa.

OCM has hosted QuickStart Autism's #SensorySanta for several years and always creates an extra-magical opportunity for children with #autism to visit with Santa.

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Ho! Ho! Ho! How grateful we are to @StLaurentCentre for hosting #SensorySanta once again this year!

St. Laurent Shopping Centre is a long-term partner of QuickStart Autism and has been so supportive of us through the years.

Thank you for making this season so joyous!

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

We are so thrilled that @BayshoreOttawa rejoined us this year to host #SensorySanta, providing more sensory-friendly opportunities for kids with #autism to visit with Santa.

Thank you for partnering with us! Your support helps create memories that will last a lifetime.

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Santa’s on his way to Ottawa for #SensorySanta, QuickStart Autism's program where Santa set aside time to provide a sensory-friendly environment so that kids on the autism spectrum have a chance to meet with Santa, too.

Book a time with Santa here:
https://t.co/bFn6VPmuuK

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Don't miss out! Only 11 days left to take advantage of the ***early bird special pricing*** for our Autumn Evening for Autism!
$225 per ticket until September 15th with a $75 charitable tax receipt.
Come join us for our gala evening on October 17th at NeXT!

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

Bid on a #ConnorBrown autographed hockey stick and support a great charity!

Our charity auction closes tonight at 9pm! Don't miss out on this and the other amazing items up for bidding!

https://t.co/UymYogdzVA

#stanleycupfinals #edmontonoilers #stanleycup #autism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

We're thrilled @AirCanada Foundation is sponsoring our 2024 Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raffle. They've donated two Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination. Where will you go?

Thank you Air Canada Foundation!

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! On Thursday, June 6th at 6pm EST, we'll be opening the digital doors for our annual online charity auction!

You won't want to miss out on the amazing items up for grabs!

Thank you to our sponsor Greenspon Granger Hill Lawyers!

#charityauction #autism

[QuickStart Autism @quickstartautsm]

This week has had a very big impact on many families here in Ottawa with the closure of Ausome and TIPES.

Ausome was a first of its kind and we were so excited about when they launched 9 years ago.

The organization will be missed by so many families.