Integrated Autism Consulting was founded in the year 2000. After decades of employment, skill development and knowledge acquisition in the autism field the concept of providing a holistic, eclectic support service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families emerged. Since ASD is a complex disorder involving communication and social skills, self-regulation, anxiety and sensory issues, and each individual is affected differently, specialized personnel were being accessed for each of the specific needs – attention on the details – not the person as a whole. Confused parents ran from “specialist” to “specialist” and arrived home with a range of treatments and strategies that would take a small army to implement.

Integrated Autism Consulting focuses on all facets of the disorder and person and provides an integrated and individualized approach to services.

Integrated Autism Consulting is a business on a mission to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorders be as independent and as included as they are able.

Integrated Autism Consulting provides skilled, evidence and solution-based services for families, professionals and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan and spectrum. We are dedicated to providing training, coaching, consultation, advocacy and developing individualized programs and curriculum to facilitate independence and community integration.

Supporting young adults with Asperger Syndrome/ASD Level 1, as they transition from secondary school, has become a primary focus.

Integrated Autism Consulting has a network of associates to provide a comprehensive service delivery approach, whenever necessary. Speech language therapists, physiotherapy and occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, employment specialists as well as mediation and legal supports can be accessed to support individuals or groups.

Patricia O’Connor

Patricia O’Connor is an educator with 40 years experience. She founded Integrated Autism Consulting to address the burgeoning needs of individuals with ASD. During the past 25 years, she has conducted ASD specific workshops for families and professionals, consulted to an international agency to develop curriculum specifically for young adults with ASD, assisted businesses in integrating employees, acted as an expert witness in a successful constitutional law challenge, as well as coaching clients and their families. Since 2010 she has created innovative programs for young adults and their parents including Transition to Life and Imagine a Life. She is currently working on a new workshop for young adults with ASD – Transition to Work. Her passion for the ASD population and belief in her role as a change agent for individuals and their families motivates her to assist, support and guide them to success and fulfillment in their lives.

Specializations: Consultation, functional assessments, coaching, training, mentoring, program development and advocacy for youth, young adults and adults with Asperger Syndrome/HFA transitioning to the world of work, post-secondary education, and independent living.

Personal History
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Patricia@integratedautismconsulting.com

Erin Lalande

Erin Lalande is our Program Facilitator and Curriculum Designer, she is also a Job Coach. Erin has worked closely with IAC since 2014. She previously worked as the Program Coordinator for young adult workshops, and Social Club Coordinator from 2014 – 2016. She has had a large role in the marketing and administration aspects of the Centre. Erin has been involved with the Transition to Life course as a Teaching Assistant and Coach in Ottawa, Durham and Barrie and currently teaches the Transition to Life course at our office in Barrie and virtually. In addition, Erin works as an ASD Job Coach to support individual employment readiness. She provides curriculum design for our skill development programs including Executive Functioning, Job Skills, Life Skills and Social Understanding, and facilitates workshop services.

Erin enjoys playing guitar, hiking and outdoor adventures, art and design, reading and music. Erin is an Ontario Certified Teacher and has a background in Education, Research, Communications Design and Technology. She has a passion for inclusive design and enjoys educating Neurodiverse students of various backgrounds and unique abilities.
Erin@integratedautismconsulting.com

Chris Balderston

Chris has been involved with Integrated Autism Consulting since 2014. He has worked with IAC for several years as a Social Club Facilitator as well as a sought-after Mentor for young adults on the spectrum. Chris is also a trained Transition to Life instructor and coach.

Chris has a background in computer software and hardware, maintaining an enthusiastic interest in technology. He received his Diploma from Georgian College for Computer Programmer Analyst in October of 2015 and has additionally completed a computer hardware course also at Georgian College.

Chris is an avid fan of trading card games, board games, and video games – though he likes to balance these with outdoor activities such as hikes, walking his two large dogs, trampolining, and casual sports.
Chris@integratedautismconsulting.com

Nicole Webb

Nicole has a wide range of experience supporting and working with young people and is excited to use these experiences to support Autistic young adults.

Nicole joined IAC in 2020 and is one of our Social Club facilitators. She also holds a Women’s Social Hour Craft Circle and see this as an opportunity to empower young women through positive relationships.

Nicole, who has previously worked as an Educational Assistant, is now one of our new coaches for the Transition to Life course in the Barrie area.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys running, skiing, reading and writing and she loves the outdoors and spending time with her family.
Nicole@integratedautismconsulting.com

Diane Mainville: Northeastern Ontario

Diane is a parent of a young adult with Asperger Syndrome/ASD Level 1 who is successfully attending post secondary studies. In her search to help her son flourish in life, she has taken a variety of courses offered by the Geneva Center in Toronto and Autism Ontario which has lead her to connect with the families of children with autism in her community and provide support to them.

Since 2009, she has been very active with Autism Ontario in being a member of their Provincial Support Committee for French Services in Ontario. Diane and her son both have contributed to the French section of the Autism Matters magazine in submitting articles to promote awareness and propose strategies for people on the Autism Spectrum. Diane will offer the Transition to Life course in both French and English to the Northeastern communities of Ontario.

Diane est la mère d’un jeune adulte avec le syndrome d’asperger qui poursuit des études postsecondaires avec succès. Dans sa recherche de l’épanouissement de son fils, elle s’engage à prendre des formations diverses sur l’autisme offerts par le Centre Genève à Toronto et Autisme Ontario ce qui l’incita à rejoindre les familles avec des enfants autistes dans sa communauté pour leur offrir son aide.

Depuis 2009, elle fut très active auprès d’Autisme Ontario en siégeant sur le comité provincial de consultation pour les services en français en Ontario. Diane et son fils ont tous deux contribué à la section “Info Autisme” du magazine “Autism Matters” en soumettant des articles pour promouvoir la sensibilisation et proposer des stratégies pour les personnes sur le spectre de l’autisme.

Diane offrira le cours Transition à la vie en français et en anglais dans les communautés du Nord-Est de l’Ontario.
Diane@integratedautismconsulting.com