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All children with an ASD should receive appropriate evidence-based intervention which is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). However, there is confusion about the difference between ABA and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) and their respective goals.

CBC Radio One Ottawa interviews Suzanne Jacobson with her grandson, Nathan

Saturday, February 6 at 7:40 am CBC Radio One Ottawa will be airing an interview with Suzanne Jacobson, founder of QuickStart.

Listen to the interview.

Fundraising Events for QuickStart

International Golf Classic, June 7, 2010 at Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Bertschi Orth Smith 17th Annual Golf Tournament, June 4, 2010 at Greyhawk Golf and Country Club

Pocopazzo & Friends

Otto's BMW, Otto's Subaru

CNN 1 in 70 boys diagnosed with Autism

STORY HIGHLIGHTS CDC: One child in 110 had autism in 2006, a jump of 57 percent from 2002

One in 70 boys were diagnosed with disorder, compared with one in 315 girls

Experts: More awareness of symptoms needed so children can be diagnosed earlier

Earlier intervention means more malleable behavior patterns, experts say

QuickStart needs your support, please donate today

You can make a difference today!

Juniper's Dueling Chefs - supporting QuickStart on January 25

On January 25 (Monday), Juniper's is challenging top local chefs and the proceeds from the evening will go to QuickStart!

QuickStart on CTV Ottawa - December 9 with Leigh Chapple, November 17 with Leanne Cusack

Pocopazzo & Friends supports QuickStart

Senator Jim Munson is a QuickStart Champion!

Senator Jim Munson.

QuickStart Update - over 150 children seen in first year of Clinic operation

Getting Started Services Clinic opened in October of 2008.

A tale of two sons by Doug Fischer - Ottawa Citizen

The Mackintoshes were told not to worry about their older boy's development - until he was diagnosed as autistic. A new research project targeting early detection and at-home therapy has made all the difference to their second child's progress. Doug Fischer explains.

***Consider designating your United Way Workplace gift to QuickStart***

It's easy to direct your United Way donation to QuickStart. Simply write in the 'Other Canadian Registered Charities' section: OCTC Foundation for QuickStart. Our registered charity number is 86638 6972 RR0001.

The Latest Autism Statistic - 1 in 100 children diagnosed with Autism

Autism Canada has just announced that right now 1 in 100 children are being diagnosed with Autism. Two short years ago that number was 1 in 166.

Act Early Autism Project - A new free Ottawa screening and parent-training program for toddlers aged 12 to 24 months

A screening and parent-training program for toddlers aged 12 to 24 months with early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Act Early Autism Project provides screening clinics and a home-based parent-training program for children who show early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders. All the services in this project are free of charge.

It has become increasingly clear that early intervention results in greater, more lasting benefits for children on the Autism spectrum. In response to that understanding, new strategies are emerging which are designed specifically for very young children, delivered primarily through the parent-child relationship, and integrated into daily family life.

Editorial-Autism Financial resources needed May 21, 2009 by John Curry

Autism is rampant in society today. More and more children are being diagnosed with this developmental disorder. There are different forms and degrees of autism but in essence autism affects a child's ability to interact with others and to learn.

Kanata Lakes Woman Launches Agency for Autistic by Cheryl Brink

QuickStart: Grandsons inspire creation of autism agency.

Suzanne Jacobson hadn't heard her grandson's voice by the time he was two years old, and she was worried.

June 1 - CBC News - Antidepressant failed to help autistic children, caused side-effects: study

An antidepressant that is among the most popular kinds of medicine used for treating autism didn't work for most kids and caused nightmares and other side-effects, new research found.

June 8 - International Golf Classic

June 8 - International Golf Classic at Kanata Golf and Country Club

Stittsville News - Cookbook to support autism treatment by John Curry

Things are cooking to help youngsters with autism.

June 4 - Bertschi Orth Smith LLP 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Otto's Planet - Otto's BMW and Otto's Subaru supporting QuickStart

Otto's has 15 charities it supports and I am honoured that they have chosen QuickStart as one of their charities.

June 2 - Guest Speaker at the South Nepean Autism Centre

Open to the public

Poco Pazzo & Friends - A Cookbook in Support of Autism - Over 2000 sold to date! It makes a great gift. Click here to see where you can buy your copy.

A Cookbook in Support of Autism - Where to buy

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