Autism Collective
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Tailored Resources for Families with Autistic and Neurodivergent Children

Participate in the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective to receive free, personalized resources and be part of a solution that is helping families living in communities large and small, urban and rural.

The more people who participate, the more families we can empower!*

*Having a diagnosis is not required for participation.

Helping Families Like Yours

Helping Families Like Yours

Since 1989, The Laurel Foundation has worked closely with top researchers, schools, and community groups to improve programs and research for neurodivergent and autistic children. We understand that finding the right treatments and resources can be a huge challenge, especially for families in small or remote communities. That’s why we created the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective—a first of its kind online tool designed to gather and provide tailored, evidence-based treatments and resources shared by families, for families!

The Laurel Foundation Autism Collective was initially launched as the Laurel Autism Family project – a research project initiated by a team of professionals experienced in neuroscience, education, medicine, and autism spectrum disorders.

Why Participate?

Why participate in the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective?

Our goal is to help as many families as possible get the support they need for the treatments that truly make a difference. To do this, we need your participation. By registering with the Autism Collective and sharing information about your child’s current traits and treatments, you are growing a database that has the power to help families everywhere, including advocacy for increased government support.

Participate in the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective and be part of a solution that empowers families world-wide! Together, we can make a big difference in the resources and funding available for families with autistic children.

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Register to participate and tell us about your child’s current traits, therapies, and treatments by completing two online surveys.

To provide you with a list of tailored weblinks, we ask you to first register to participate in the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective. You will receive a unique ID number. Save your ID number as that is your key to access resources and update your child’s profile over time. Once registered, you will be prompted to complete two surveys. All information shared is anonymous and kept confidential.

Allow yourself 30 to 45 minutes to participate. The surveys are comprehensive, so grab a cozy drink and settle in! Feel free to skip any questions you’re unsure about. Know that dedicating this time to reflect on your child’s traits and treatments helps your family and other families! Your time is appreciated.

Traits Survey—This survey asks you to share the behavioural traits of your child within the following six sections:

  1. Personal Behaviour
  2. Situational Awareness
  3. Spontaneous Awareness
  4. Communication Issues
  5. Interaction with Others
  6. Development Delays

Treatment Survey—This survey asks you to share your perception of the effectiveness of each treatment your child is receiving within the following three sections:

  1. Behavior
  2. Learning
  3. Therapy

If your child is not currently receiving any treatments, you have the option to indicate this and you will not need to complete the survey.

Ready to get started? Register and Participate.

TwoLearn

Receive a list of free online resources and treatments tailored for your child.

Receiving a list of tailored weblinks is possible because of your participation in the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective surveys. The responses received use metadata analysis to sort information provided by your family and other families to identify and cluster children of the same age with the same characteristics. Our Autism Collective database compares treatments and perceived outcomes from those deemed ineffective to successful.

Once you’ve completed the surveys, click on ‘View Results’ to receive your list of tailored treatments. Please know that the metadata analysis does not evaluate individual therapies, but rather the perceived effectiveness for each individual child.

Ready to get started? Register and Participate.

ThreeEmpower

Help your child by using the treatments that are helping other kids with similar profiles, and know that your participation is empowering others.

Implement the tailored treatments and advocate for your child. Armed with the right therapies helps your family in day-to-day living. The resources provided can also help you advocate for your child at your school and in your community. Make a strong case for increased support and funding. Your knowledge and voice can drive meaningful change. Share your tailored resources and treatments, explain their impact, and help push for improvements in autism care at a policy level. Together, we can turn our collective experiences into powerful advocacy!

Ready to get started? Register and Participate.

Kyron’s Story

Check out Kyron’s story! Diagnosed with Asperger’s at six, Kyron and his parents faced many challenges and tried countless therapies. They found support and guidance through the Laurel Foundation Autism Collective by matching Kyron's unique needs with the best therapies. Now, Kyron's thriving in film school and creating work he's proud of. Watch the video to see how our tailored weblinks empowered Kyron and his family.

Already registered with the Autism Collective (formerly known as the Laurel Autism Family Project)?

Looking for current resources?

It’s easy to keep your child’s information up to date. Login here or at the top of the page to access your child’s profile and the Autism Collective surveys. Updating your survey responses will initiate a new set of tailored weblinks.

Your unique ID number provided to you upon registering the first time is required to login. Unfortunately, we are not able to recover lost ID numbers because they are encrypted to protect your privacy. You may, however, register again to complete the surveys to receive updated and tailored weblinks.

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Laurel Foundation Autism Collective

previously named the Laurel Autism Family Project

Check out our video to learn how our free, easy-to-use platform provides personalized therapy recommendations based on real-life experiences from other families. Watch to discover how you can get access to proven, helpful resources and find the right support for your child!

Visions of Future Autism Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, it’s totally free! The Autism Collective is fully funded by The Laurel Foundation.

Our two surveys ask about your child’s behaviors, current treatments, and how effective you feel each treatment is for your child.

Traits survey – This survey asks you to share the behavioural traits of your child within the following five sections:

  • Personal Behavior
  • Spontaneous Awareness
  • Communication Issues
  • Interaction with Others
  • Development Delays

Treatment survey – This survey asks you to share your perception of the effectiveness of each treatment your child is receiving within the following three sections:

  • Behavior
  • Learning
  • Therapy

If your child is not currently receiving any treatments, you have the option to indicate this and you will not need to complete the survey.

Approximately 30 to 45 minutes is required to register and participate to receive your free and tailored online resources. If you’re short on time - you can save your progress and come back later.

A computer is not required, but having access to the internet is required. Registration and completing the surveys can be done using a smart phone or tablet, however viewing on a larger screen is recommended. Local libraries typically offer access to computers and free wifi.

If you prefer to register and complete the surveys by phone, drop us an email at lafp@laurelfoundation.ca. We’ll set up a call with one of our team members who will assist you with participating and accessing your tailored resources.

The data you share is anonymous and secure. We don’t sell or share your data with anyone else.

We use metadata analysis to sort information provided by your family and other families to identify and cluster children of the same age with the same characteristics. The Autism Collective database compares treatments and outcomes deemed ineffective to successful for each individual child.

We provide links to known and reputable resources.

No problem! Send us an email at lafp@laurelfoundation.ca, and someone from our team will get back to you within 24-48 hours.