Treatment Centres and Service Providers
* For a list of ABA service providers (and for other useful information on ABA programming), see abacuslist.ca.
* If you qualify for IBI programming and are using the Direct Funding Option, your instructional therapists can be trained for free through George Brown College and Connect Strategic Services: see http://www.collegeconnect.on.ca/pages/en_ibitraining.asp
* Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada - an organization tat trains parents and caregivers in sensory integration techniques http://www.and.ca/
* Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre - Outpatient clinics, hospital care, assistive technology services and community outreach activities, school programs for children and youth with special needs. 416 424 3831, http://www.bloorview.ca/
* Geneva Centre - www.autism.net - professional training, parent education, fee-for-service behavioural consulting
* Kerry's Place Autism Service - www.kerrysplace.org
* Muki Baum Association - "window of opportunity" for individuals with "developmental and emotional disabilities". Sheppard and Allen Road, 416.630.2222 http://www.mukibaum.com/index.html
* Surrey Place Centre - Infant & child development; mental health; behaviour issues; parenting skills training for adult clients, government-funded IBI program. Bloor and University. (416) 925-5808 - http://www.surreyplace.on.ca/
* Thistletown Regional Centre for Children and Adolescents, Rexdale, 416-326-0600 - counseling and treatment services for children, youth, adolescents up to 19 years. Focus on "hard to service" individuals.
*Treatment by Design Child and Family Services - Shellie Preston, Clinical Director & Lead Instructor - 647-237-8139 - pal_lifeskills@hotmail.com - www.treatmentbydesign.com
About P.A.L. ( People with Autism Learning):
Programs/Services
Treatment by Design is a specialized social, life, and communication skill building center; we support children, youth and young adults with autism whom range in age and ability. Our programs focus on each individual's strengths to improve positive self-esteem through success. Training takes place on an individual basis or in a small group setting.
Our Programs Include:
* Social Skills Classes, Art Therapy, Drama, School Readiness/Play Based Learning
All P.A.L. (People with Autism Learning) Programs and Services run for 1 hour sessions in six week blocks.
Who: Children with Autism
When: Fall 2011
Place: Scarborough Location (Access Alliance) 3090 Danforth Ave.
Time: Evenings, Weekends, & summer
Child to Staff Ratio 3:1
* William Marijan & Associates (www.wmanda.com) offers consultation, intervention, crsis management, and respite. 416-367-5968