Resources
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Please contact us with resources you would like to see on this page. Suggestions by email to york@autismontario.com
Kinark Outdoor Centre - Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite Services Fund, Ministry of Child and Youth Services for the Central East Region* For further details about the selection process and deadlines for registering, please read the Selection Process information on the application form(s) located at the back of each booklet. There is no charge to attend these programs.
Kinark Outdoor Centre Family Weekend Respite Program
Kinark Outdoor Centre Summer Quest Program
*Central East Region (CER)includes: York, Simcoe, Haliburton, Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria and Durham
Quick List of Resources (alphabetical)
Community Service Providers, Information Sources
• Behaviour Management Services, York Central Hospital 905-773-2362
• Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre 416-425-6220
Augmentative Communication Clinic x 3805
Writing Aids Clinic x 3679
• Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Autism Clinic, 416-979-2221
• Community Living Georgina 905-722-8947
• Community Living Newmarket & District 905-898-3000
• Community Living York South 905-884-9110
• Easter Seal Society 1-800-668-6252
• Epilepsy York Region 905-508-5404
• Geneva Centre for Autism 416-322-7877
• Hospital for Sick Children, Child Development Clinic, 416-813-6333
• Kerry's Place Autism Services 905-713-6808
• Learning Disabilities Assoc. York Region, 905-884-7933
• Markham Stouffville Hospital, Paediatric Outpatient Dept. 905-472-7534
• Medic Alert for Kids 1-800-668-1507
• Parentbooks 416-537-8334, 1-800-209-9182
• Parks and Recreation Department(s) various, in all communities
• Reach for the Rainbow - Camp Referrals 416-503-0088
• REENA: Toby & Henry Battle Developmental Centre, 905-889-6484
• Southlake Regional Health Centre, Child and Family Clinic 905-853-2215
• TRE-ADD: Thistletown Regional Centre, 416 326 1212
• York Support Services Network 1-888-695-0070
York Region Inclusive Recreation Resource List 2009
The Places to See, Things To Do list is updated every few years through the Inclusive Recreation Resource Coordinators. CHAP workers receive a hard copy at their Orientation.
Region of York. www.region.york.on.ca
• Child Care Fee Assistance 1-888-703-5437
• Child Care Support Line, 1-888-703-5467
• Early Intervention Services 1-877-464-9675
• PreSchool Speech & Language Program 1-877-464-9675
• York Region Respite Registry 1-888-695-0070 x 247
York Link Directory 1-877-464-9675 x 2133 www.yorklink.org
York Region Children's Mental Health Centres
• Blue Hills Child & Family Services 905-773-4323
• Kinark Child & Family Services 1-888-4-KINARK
• York Centre for Children Youth & Families 905-773-5303
Provincial Government Funding, Supports, Programs
• ADP (Assistive Devices Program) 1-800-268-6021
• ADP (Diapers, Incontenent Supplies) 1-888-377-5437
• CCAC, Community Care Access Centre 1-888-470-2222
• CEPAS, Central East Preschool Autism Services 1-888-4-KINARK
• Enhanced Respite Funding, CCAC 1--888-470-2222
• Ministry of Community and Social Services, 1-877-669-6658
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
Special Services At Home Program (SSAH)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Ministry of Transportation, Accessible Parking Permits, 416-235-2999
• Ontario Drug Benefit Program 1-800-268-1154
• Trillium Drug Program 1-800-268-1154
Federal Government Funding, Supports, Programs
Federal Government Disability Information website www.disabilityweblinks.ca
Read more in our Financial section of this website for more information about the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Support Plan (RDSP), Canada Disability Savings Bond, Canada Disability Savings Grant, Tax Tips, Accessing Ministry Funding, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Disability Deductions and Credits, Caregiver Tax Credit, The Special Needs Planning Group
Adults: also see our provincial website Teens & Adults
• Ministry of Community and Social Services, 1-877-669-6658
Special Services At Home Program (SSAH)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) 1-888-695-0070
• disAbilities Employment Services 905-883-5821
• FACE - Future Abilities and Creative Employment 905-830-9299
• Kerry's Place Autism Services 841-6611
Medical
Medicalert Foundation: No Child Without
Free medical ID services and ID for elementary school children ages 4 – 14 that includes medic alert bracelet or necklace, 24 emergency hotline which stores personal health info in centralized database, notification of personal emergency contacts in emergency, parents can update record on line at any time.
Participating Schools in York Region
York Region District School Board
York Catholic District School Board
If You Don't See Your School - Please contact your principal to find out if your school has been placed on the waiting list. If you are a principal or represent a school, go to our website for more infomation about how and why to enroll your school. More information for parents and principals at http://www.nochildwithout.ca
Health Care Professionals: “Your Next Patient Has Autism ...” Tri page brochure developed for the many health professionals; nurses, physicians, technicians and others who provide services for children on the autism spectrum. It is especially designed by the Education Subcommittee of the North Shore-LIJ Health System Autism Steering Committee health care professionals who only occasionally treat this population. Read more …