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Service Description:
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Support services for youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families * approach based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) * services delivered individually or in a group setting
Foundational Family Services - Free family and peer mentoring, caregiver worships and follow-up coaching sessions, brief targeted consultations, transition supports, and family resource and clinic days
Caregiver Mediated Early Years Services - Supports families with young children ages 12 months to 48 months (4 years) * helps young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals * parents and caregivers learn therapeutic strategies and specific techniques from professionals
Entry to School Services - Six-month group-based programs for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) up to 6 years of age who are entering school for the first time * the focus of the program is to build school readiness skills
Urgent Response Services (URS) - URS coordinators work with children and youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program to develop short-term services and supports to respond quickly to specific high-risk needs in order to reduce the risk of harm to child/youth, others, or property
Core Clinical Services - Clinical groups are offered to children and youth to support and develop skills in play, social-emotional regulation, dating, careers, and more * intake behaviour assessments will be completely to evaluate a child's practical daily living skills such as a Comprehensive ABA or Focused ABA
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