Autism Services

ASD Consultants offer 1 hour clinics to families on a variety of topics related to school. Possible topics can include: helping your child transition on/off the bus; successfully transitioning to school in the morning/after school routine; supporting your child in remote learning; supporting your child to complete homework; promoting consistency between home and school and using visuals to teach routines; amongst others.

This 5-week virtual program is designed to bring siblings together! Led by Jenna Miller with Young Caregivers Association, this group is for children ages 5-12 years old who support a sibling at home who has special needs. Together we will explore themes that can help siblings share their experiences and connect with others. Some of the themes include frustration, coping skills, and how to take time for themselves. Each week includes a variety of games, crafts, and activities that relate to the themes. The group provides children with an opportunity to connect with peers who understand the experience of having a sibling who needs some extra help.

To register:

Please contact Jenna Miller at
905-932-0799 or email
jennam@youngcaregivers.ca

This group will provide opportunities for children to socialize and learn how to build lasting friendships both within and outside of the group. This group will teach children how to build and maintain friendships by working on various social skills, including but not limited to conversation skills, emotion literacy, self regulation, perspective-taking, and self-advocacy. We will create a safe space for female-identifying children to build confidence, experience positive interactions, and make friends. This group is ideal for children who already engage in conversations with others. This group is facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.

Filling out funding applications can be difficult. This workshop provides a step-by-step review of completing the Special Services at Home (SSAH) funding application. The SSAH program supports families who are caring for a child with a developmental disability and/or a physical disability. The funding for this program can be used towards personal development and growth and/or family relief and support. The amount of funding a family receives is dependent on the type and amount of service the child requires, what other assistance is available in the community, and what kind of support is already being received by the family.

Our Speech and Language Services will explore your child’s strengths and needs in the domains of speech, language, and communication. Through your active
participation in sessions, you will be taught how to apply strategies to support your child learning to communicate with people. All Speech and Language Services are with a Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP). Speech and Language Services may be eligible for reimbursement from private insurance providers.

This intake assessment is completed by a S-LP and is used to evaluate your child’s unique skills and abilities in speech, language, and communication. The S-LP will meet with you to review a written report which will provide strategies and make recommendations regarding therapy.