Autism Services

This workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including how children/youth with Autism often perceive the world around them differently. Participants are provided with information about what can be challenging for children with ASD, as well as some helpful strategies and resources.

This workshop provides an overview of currently available ministry funding options. For more in-depth assistance, parents and caregivers will be encouraged to register for application-specific workshops, such as Special Services at Home (SSAH) or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD).

Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) ® Training  is an evidence-based, naturalistic developmental behavioural intervention for children with autism up to age 12 years. This training  includes 2 group sessions for parents/caregivers and 4 individual consultation sessions that involve both child and parent/caregiver participation. You will learn strategies that increase your child’s skills in a specific pivotal area known to produce widespread positive improvements in learning, social communication, and behaviour.

A screening will be completed to determine which pivotal area is most appropriate for your child or to provide recommendations for other services.

During this workshop facilitated by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will learn about the development of the skills involved in eating and how to set up your mealtime environment for success. We will discuss strategies to reduce the stress and worry that can surround mealtimes with a child with eating-related issues and explore ways to make feeding fun. This workshop is intended for families looking to improve their child’s eating and mealtime experience.