QuickStart Autism Online Auction

This year we are taking our auction ONLINE!

Like other charities, we are balancing the need for social distancing with with raising funds to continue our programs. We are taking our auction online! All the money raised in our auction goes to supporting Ottawa area children and their families.

We have lots of great items for you to bid on. Register now so you're ready to start bidding! (you must register to be able to bid)

A big THANK YOU to our Auction Sponsor - Emerging Minds and to all our wonderful donors and supporters.

What does QuickStart do?

We offer funding assistance for a diagnostic assessment for children up to 24 months of age. This is life-changing for the child and family.

Right now in Ottawa the wait-time is 24 months, that's 2 years, for a diagnostic assessment for a child. We feel that's way too long!

Currently we are funding 6 diagnostic assessments a month for young children ($12K). Assessments are completed within 3 to 4 months -...now that's a game changer!

We help families navigate the system and provide them with information so they can make the best choices for their child.

Other programs:
We offer Sensory Santa - where an autistic person has the opportunity to see Santa too.

We offer respite stays and expert workshops.

We receive no government funding and depend on your generosity.

QuickStart is a registered Canadian Charity # 81455 1669 RR0001 located in Ottawa, Ontario