Autism Foundational Family Services
Foundational Family Services is a part of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) designed to support families of children and youth on the autism spectrum.
Type:
Free OAP Services
Age:
12 – 48 Months
Fees:
Free – Funded by the OAP
Referral:
You will need an invitation letter from the OAP to register for this program
Eligibility:
Languages offered:
English
Location:
Various Scarborough locations
Hours:
Hours vary by program
Contact Us
Call 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca
Caregiver-Mediator Early Years Program supports families with children 12 months to 48 months (4 years). The programs help young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals. Programs are offered at no cost and available for up to six months per child for families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Through these programs, caregivers learn therapeutic strategies and techniques from professionals based on their child’s individual needs. The programs are play-based, child-led and developmentally appropriate.
| Project ImPACT | November 2024 Program | |
| About | Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) is a program that will help you and your child (1 – 4 years) increase social communication, imitation and play skills. The Project ImPACT program consists of two parts: • Caregiver workshop (virtual) • One-on-one coaching session (virtual/in person). Together, you and your coach will develop priority goals and activities to support your child’s learning throughout the day. | |
| Duration | 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks — one (1) caregiver workshop and one (1) one-on-one coaching session each week. | |
| Date & Time | Caregiver workshop • Nov 1 – Dec 6, 2024 • Fridays, 10 AM – 12 PM • Virtual One-on-one coaching session Coaching sessions will be scheduled with families individually. • Nov 5 – Dec 10, 2024 • Time slots: Tuesdays, 9 AM – 12 PM & Thursdays, 3 PM – 4 PM • In-person and virtual | |
| Capacity | 8 | |
| Registration | Click HERE (Scroll to the bottom of the page, find the ‘BOOK EVENT’ section, and click ‘Next’ to begin your registration) |
Contact Us
Call 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca