Ausome Ottawa

Registered Name: Ausome Canada

Business Number: 795720127RR0001

What we're working to address

No one should be excluded from sports. But for kids with autism, it isn't always easy. Sometimes, community programs are not designed to meet the unique needs of kids with autism. In other cases, families just can't afford to enrol after they have paid for their child's therapies.

Ausome exists to change this. We are the only organization in the community dedicated to providing sports and recreation programs to children living with autism.

Our Strategies

Ausome has three priorites:1. Offering programs like soccer, basketball, gymnastics, yoga, water polo and dance.

2. Teaching physical literacy to help children feel more comfortable in their daily activities.

3. Training those who support kids with autism in community recreation.

Creating Change

Our sports and recreation programs are provided free to families, and are delivered with appropriately supported and sensitive programs.

The feedback we hear from parents of kids with autism who participate in our programs tell us that:

1. We are providing a much needed service, and

2. Their kids want to come back for more.

Long-term Desired Outcome

Participating in sport and recreation provides many physical, social, and emotional benefits. Ausome creates opportunities for children with autism to access sport and recreation in a way that makes them comfortable, confident, and open to developing a lifelong love of being active.

Our Results

190+

Children Participated

2500+

Volunteer Hours contributed

>30

Programs delivered

Testimonials

“Being part of the Ausome community has made such an impact on our family’s life! My son now gets to participate in a supportive environment, and I get to relax or socialize with other parents in similar situations knowing that he is happy and safe. Ausome is an excellent program for the kids but also an amazing community for families.”

Taylor

an Ausome Parent

“It was such a great break for everyone to see Wesley so cool, collected, focused and happy... Just goes to show that if you give them the care and attention they need these kids they will thrive and will be able to accomplish anything!”

Annie

an Ausome parent

“It was so nice to drop my son off at an activity and not have to worry about being called in to help or having to discuss his needs with the staff. It is nice to feel just like everybody else for a change!”

an Ausome parent

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