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Autism Foundational Family Services

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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Foundational 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.

How to Register with The Ontario Autism Program

Upcoming Workshops

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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
November 21, 202410:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with the OAP30Register

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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
November 28, 20242:00 PM – 4:00 PMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with the OAP30Register

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.

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable Spots
December 2, 20249:00 AM – 12:00 PMIn Person - 120 Middlefield Road, Unit 2, ScarboroughFree to families registered with the OAP16; First come, first served.
December 2, 20249:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual through ZOOMFree to families registered with the OAP16; 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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
December 4, 202410:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP30Register
December 19, 20242:00 PM – 4:00 PMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with the OAP30Register

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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
December 6, 20242:00 PM – 4:00 PMVirtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP30Register
December 10, 202410:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with the OAP30Register

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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
December 12, 202410:00 AM – 11:30 AMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with OAP30Register

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

DateTimeLocationCostAvailable SpotsRegistration
December 13, 20241:00 PM – 3:00 PMVirtual through Zoom
Free to families registered with the OAP30Register
December 17, 202410:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual through ZoomFree to families registered with the OAP30Register

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