Caregiver Mediated Early Years Services
Caregiver Mediated Early Years Services (CMEYS) is a part of the Ontario Autism Program designed to teach families therapeutic strategies to support their young child’s…
Type:
Free OAP Services
Age:
0 – 18 Years
Fees:
Free – Funded by the OAP
Referral:
No referral required
Eligibility:
All families registered with the OAP
Languages offered:
English
Location:
Strides Toronto locations and Zoom virtual platform
Hours:
Hours vary by service types
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Click HereFoundational Family Services is a part of the new needs-based Ontario Autism Program (OAP) designed to provide families and caregivers a range of evidence-based services to support their child and youth’s learning and development. Foundational Family Services will be individualized and responsive to families’ changing needs over time.
All families registered in the OAP are eligible to receive these services and supports at no cost. Strides Toronto is pleased to be offering Foundational Family Services in a variety of formats including virtual, and in-person services. You can choose to access these services at any point based on your family’s needs. There are no limits to the number of times you can register for these services.
We offer a wide range of Foundational Family Services. Coaching is integrated into our various services to support parents and caregivers to implement the recommended strategies and transfer skills.
These services and supports may include:
Workshops and Coaching Sessions
We offer a variety of virtual education opportunities on a wide range of topics. Workshops will be delivered online either through video links or through our Zoom Healthcare video conferencing platform.
Brief Targeted Consultation
This brief service includes parent/caregiver coaching and strategies using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles to address your child/youth’s individual strengths, needs, and goals. Consultations will be offered by phone or by video through our secure Zoom Healthcare platform to help address a specific goal.
Transition Supports
We provide supports and services to promote a smooth transition into the school system and the broader community.
Family Resource and Clinic Days
We have an established parent education curriculum, including training packages to support social communication and behaviour management. Strides Toronto encourages active parent and caregiver engagement and participation to better support your child/youth’s needs.
For more information about Strides Toronto’s Foundational Family Services, please contact 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca.
This webinar focuses on the importance of independent toileting skills. The information in this webinar is intended to help parents and caregivers through the toileting process with their child. Parents will learn about how autism influences toileting and learn to identify readiness skills in themselves and their child. Toileting strategies and methods will also be discussed to help parents create a plan to get started.
November 21, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
Date | Time | Location | Cost | Available Spots | Registration |
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November 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual through Zoom | Free to families registered with the OAP | 30 | Register |
In this workshop, parents will learn about the key terms and concepts that are used in Applied Behaviour Analysis. The principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and behavioural terms will provide parents with a framework to promote their child’s learning. Parents may find it helpful to attend Introduction to ASD prior to this workshop.
November 28, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
Date | Time | Location | Cost | Available Spots | Registration |
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November 28, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Virtual through Zoom | Free to families registered with the OAP | 30 | Register |
Do you need support with reconciling your budget with the OAP? Not sure how to use a PECS system at home? Need help filling out funding forms or just have a question you need answered? Our Autism Outreach & Education facilitators can help with these and more! Sessions are offered virtually and in person and will be up to 60 minutes in duration. Spots limited to 16.
December 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In Person - 120 Middlefield Road, Unit 2, Scarborough
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 16; First come, first served.
December 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual through ZOOM
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 16; First come, first served.
Date | Time | Location | Cost | Available Spots | |
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December 2, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In Person - 120 Middlefield Road, Unit 2, Scarborough | Free to families registered with the OAP | 16; First come, first served. | |
December 2, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual through ZOOM | Free to families registered with the OAP | 16; First come, first served. | Register |
This webinar expands on concepts covered in the ABA Key Terms workshop. Parents will learn how to select appropriate goals for their children and incorporate teaching into naturally occurring daily routines.
December 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
December 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
This workshop focuses on how regulation develops and the importance of teaching your child/youth how to regulate their emotions. Strategies and resources will be provided.
December 6, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
December 10, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
Parents of children with autism experience unique challenges and stressors. These groups are a safe space for parents to meet and discuss topics related to their experiences. Each month, topics are discussed in a forum where families can help support one another and share their opinions and experiences. Sessions are co-led by a parent volunteer and a Strides staff member. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend any, or all sessions.
Monthly Topic of the Group:
Nov – Confidence in Parenting
Dec – Resource Sharing/Takeaways
**This group is available for parents to attend any or all sessions. You may attend when your schedule permits.**
December 12, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with OAP
Available Spots: 30
Date | Time | Location | Cost | Available Spots | Registration |
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December 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Virtual through Zoom | Free to families registered with OAP | 30 | Register |
This workshop will teach caregivers how to maximize communications opportunities in their home and community, how to be a good communication partner, and support caregivers to remain active and engaged in their child’s ongoing communication development.
December 13, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
December 17, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP
Available Spots: 30
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