USEFUL LOCAL LINKS
We do our best to provide clients, caregivers and families with a list of up-to-date useful links for services and information in the Greater Kingston area.
If you have a great local link that you would like to add, please let us know!
From time to time, Autism Ontario - Kingston Chapter receives requests to post notices from private individuals and/or businesses regarding availability for services. Visitors to this website should be aware that Autism Ontario - Kingston Chapter is not associated with and does not endorse these service providers, but merely posts the information in bulletin board format for those seeking services for children, youth and adults. Website visitors are therefore cautioned to use their own best judgment when arranging to interview and/or hire prospective employees or service providers to work directly with individuals. Obtaining references from several sources, including satisfied clients, is highly recommended.
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Research Participants Wanted
Monteal Children's Hospital
Queen's University, Kingston
ASD Studies @ Queen's is looking for new research participants! If you are interested in participating in research, and have not participated with ASD Studies @ Queen's before, please contact us at 613-533-2894 or asd.studies@queensu.ca. If you would like to learn more about our research, our web page is http://www.queensu.ca/psychology
Great Outcomes for Kidds Impacted by Severe Developmental Disabilities www.go4kidds.ca or go4kidds@yorku.ca
Brock University, St. Catherine's Ontario
National Study: Recruiting parents who have a child between 2 and 7 years old who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) OR is typically developing.
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Ng by email: on08rq@brocku.ca, or by phone: 1-647-868-4873. Questions may also be directed to Principal Investigator, Dr. Maurice Feldman, C. Psych, BCBA-D, at mfeldman@brocku.ca. This study has been approved by Brock
University's Research Ethics Board (File # 03-296).
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Publications
The local ASD resource guide - A guide to Community Services in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASD Local Resource Guide
By Jennifer Krumins:
- Autism and the Grandparent Connection: Practical Ways to Understand and HelpYour Grandchild with Autism.
- Been There. Done That. Finally Getting it Right. A Guide to Educational Planning for Students with Autism
- One Step at a Time: ABA and Autism in the Classroom; Practical Strategies for Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis for Student with Autism
www.autismaspirations.com
By Alison Ainsworth
I have recently authored a children's book entitled "If My Dog Could Talk" featuring the real life, photographed story of my daughter and her Autism Service dog + reference information about service dogs and our story with Autism.
This book has a wide ranging appeal for anyone who loves children, loves dogs, supports animal rescue organizations, is affected by a disability or Autism (now affecting 1 in 90 children), or wants to learn more about Autism and Autism Service Dogs that will make your heart smile.
ifmydogcouldtalk@gmail.com
www.ifmydogcouldtalk.net
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Family Support and Community Partners
Autism Connects http://www.autismconnects.com/
ASUS http://queensasus.com/
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kingston http://www.kingston.org/cmha/programs.html
CDC – Child Development Center – Hotel Dieu Hospital http://www.kingstoncdc.ca
Community Living Kingston http://www.communitylivingkingston.org/
Extend-a-Family http://www.eafkingston.com/
Kerry’s Place Autism Services – South East Region http://www.kerrysplace.com/Hastings.htm
KFL&A HU – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Health http://www.kflapublichealth.ca/
Kingston Foundation for Autism Spectrum Disorders http://www.kingstonfoundationforautism.ca/
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario www.LDAO.on.ca
Ongwanada Resource Centre www.ongwanada.com
Pathways for Children and Youth http://www.pathwayschildrenyouth.org/
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Government and Funding Links
Canada Revenue Agency – Disability Tax information http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/
Ministry of Education Special Education Web Site http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/speced.html
Ministry of Community and Social Services http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/index.htm
Registered Disability Savings Plan http://rdsp.com and http://www.rdspontario.ca
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Resource & Information Sites
Adult Autism Network http://www.ont-autism.uoguelph.ca
BBB News Bulletin http://www.bbbautism.com/
Exceptional Resources www.exceptionalresources.com
FEAT www.feat.com
Gluten-free Casein-free www.gfcfdiet.com
Help Us Learn www.helpuslearn.com
Geneva Centre (Toronto) www.autism.net
O.A.S.I.S. (On-Line Asperger Syndrome Info & Support) http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
Parent site for Children with Special Needs http://specialchildren.about.com/
Parentbooks http://www.parentbooks.ca/
Plan http://www.plan.ca/
Plan Institute http://www.planinstitute.ca/
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Services
Soft Clothing can be ordered through Sensory Store Canada. Sensory Store Canada is an online store that ships across Canada run by Lori Brienesse-Frank www.sensorystorecanada.com
The Access 2 Entertainment personalized card provides free admission for support persons accompanying persons with disabilities to movie theatres across Canada http://www.access2.ca/
Portia Learning http://www.portialearning.com/
MusicMates Program for Special Needs Children and Adults 613-453-8134 or email musicmakerskingston@gmail.com
Spectrum Intervention Group Services provides ABA supervision and consultative services in the Kingston and Belleville regions www.spectrumig.com or email: info@spectrumig.com phone: 1-613-723-0606.
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