Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Site: Ontario Autism Program

Record #: MET0061
Last Full Update: 10 Sep 2020

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-888-444-4530
TTY Phone 1-800-387-5559
E-Mail mcsinfo@mcys.gov.on.ca
Website www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/specialneeds/autism/ontario-autism-program.aspx

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Services focused on helping the child or youth with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and their families learn and build skills * services can be received directly through the regional service provider or families can receive funding to work with another service provider

Family Services and Training -- enrolled families receive information and training within their community * may include workshops, seminars, consultations and information about autism spectrum disorders, and Ontario Autism Program

Evidence Based Behavioural Services -- assist with social skills and functional skills development * works to discourage challenging behaviours * also works with families to help support their child's development * clinical assessment and individualized services

Family Support Worker -- assigned to families upon enrolment in program * develops Family Service Plan to help ensure services are goal-centred * support and information for families
Hours Call for hours
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Children and youth with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, and their families

Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application Call toll-free 1-888-444-4530, or call or visit Regional Service Provider * visit OAP website for details
Languages English; French
Fees Free

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
Intersection Bay St and Wellesley St W
Mailing Address PO Box 193 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M7A 1N3
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Children with Disabilities ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities
Service Categories Autism Therapy ; Caregiver Consultation and Support ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Disability Related Parenting Programs ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Family Caregiver Subsidies ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder

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