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Caregiver Mediated Early Years Services

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:

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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.

Eligibility Details

  • Children and youth ages 12 to 48 months who are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
  • Receive invitations to register for Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Services from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
  • If your child is receiving core clinical services or has an active behaviour plan, you’re not eligible to receive caregiver-mediated early years programs.

Upcoming Programs

Project ImPACTNovember 2024 Program
AboutProject 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.
Duration2 sessions per week for 6 weeks — one (1) caregiver workshop and one (1) one-on-one coaching session each week.
Date & TimeCaregiver 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
Capacity8
RegistrationClick HERE
(Scroll to the bottom of the page, find the ‘BOOK EVENT’ section, and click ‘Next’ to begin your registration)

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Strides Toronto Autism Services Orientation

Contact Us

Call 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca

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