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 has been coaching young adults for the past 8 years and has worked closely with IAC since 2014 while being involved with the Transition to Life course and later as the Social Club facilitator for several years. She has provided assistance with marketing, client communication, program administration as well as workshop design and program development for IAC services.

Erin is a trained educator, an Ontario Certified Teacher and has experience working with diverse youth. She specializes in skill development instruction with a focus on transition planning, executive functioning, job readiness, and providing support for students in post-secondary education.

Erin’s teaching philosophy to is provide youth with strength-based and goal-oriented instruction. Her areas of interest include accessible learning design, youth advocacy, and neurodiversity. Outside of work, Erin enjoys hiking, music, as well as art and design.
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

Jay Van Dam

Jay is experienced with working with individuals with ASD. Jay has joined IAC as a Social Club Facilitator in Spring 2023.

Jay had obtained his undergraduate degree Majoring in Sociology and Minoring in Psychology. In addition, he has a post-grad certificate in Autism Behavioural Science. Currently, he works with children with ASD as a Behavioural Therapist.

Jay enjoys relaxing with playing video games and analyzing movies. He is also fond of taking part in creating nature trails alongside his family.
Jay@integratedautismconsulting.com

Carey Webb

Carey has recently joined Integrated Autism Consulting as a facilitator for our Social Club. Having been involved in several social groups during high school, Carey is excited to expand his experience and skills.
In Carey’s free time, he enjoys painting with watercolours, watching movies and spending time with cat and local Social Club celebrity Chowder.
Carey@integratedautismconsulting.com

Tammy Hodgson

Tammy has been working to support young people and their families for many years, and is excited to use these experiences to support young adults with Autism.

Tammy, works as an Educational Assistant, an EarlyON Facilitator, and a photographer, and joined IAC in the Spectrum Connection group in the spring of 2023. She is now excited to facilitate the group on community outings.

In her spare time, Tammy loves spending time with family and friends, in the outdoors, paddle boarding, gardening, camping, hiking, cross country skiing, reading, crafts, games, and photography.
Tammy@integratedautismconsulting.com