South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (Saaac)

defeat ignorance. embrace difference. conquer stigmas. the south asian autism awareness centre (saaac) is a registered charity that grew in response to the culture of shame, stigma and silence associated with developmental disabilities in the south asian community. founded in 2008, saaac quickly evolved to cater to diverse communities and families across the greater toronto area (gta), providing accessible, cost effective and discipline-rich management of autism spectrum disorder (asd) among children and youth. our organization looks to create positive change through: • encouraging the independence of youth we serve through diverse therapies and programs • empowering parents through education, training, and peer support networks • engaging the south asian community through meaningful volunteer experiences and fostering greater understanding and acceptance of autism