Provincial - Navigating a New Diagnosis- Workshop for Parents of Autistic Children Under 5

Registration for this event will open November 1st at 9:00am EST 

At Autism Ontario, we recognize that receiving an autism diagnosis for your child may be both a meaningful and challenging experience. 

We invite you to join our staff to discuss how to navigate services and supports that may be helpful for your family. 

This workshop will provide information on:

• Learning more about autism
• Creating a support network
• Accessing services and supports
• Considering other social and recreational options
• Accessing financial supports, including the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children under 5 years old, as well as professionals working with this population. 

Danielle is the Social Worker on Autism Ontario’s Subject Matter Expert team. She lives in the East Region and has a particular interest in supporting rural populations. She completed her Master of Social Work designation at the University of Toronto where she gained practicum experience at the Hospital for Sick Children. Danielle has worked in child welfare, children’s treatment, and rehabilitation, and in an autism diagnostic hub. Danielle has experience and training in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Focused Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Counselling, and art- and play-based therapies. At Autism Ontario, Danielle is focused on working with families to learn how to best support their autistic children/youth’s mental health in their home, school, and community.