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You've just received a diagnosis of ASD for your child. Or you're on a waitlist for assessment. Or you suspect that your child may have autism. Now What? Empowerment through Learning & Connecting .. "Next Steps - A Resource Guide for Families" and "Future Steps" for those who have recently had a child diagnosed with autism are now available on our website. Over 45 agencies and services are listed to help parents and community partners navigate the programs and services for children with autism living in Simcoe County. Diagnosticians will now be able to direct parents to this easy to use guide

The Ontario Society for Autistic Children was founded in 1973 as a registered charity by a group of parents seeking to establish educational and support services for their children. Up until 1973, families were often forced to institutionalize their children because educational and treatment programs were not available. In the years since incorporation, we have seen great strides in research into the causes and treatment of autism and into the development of educational and community-based services for individuals with ASD. In 1974, the organization was instrumental in conceiving of

La Ontario Society for Autistic Children est un organisme de bienfaisance fondé en 1973 par un groupe de parents qui cherchait à mettre en place des services éducatifs et de soutien pour leurs enfants. Avant 1973, les familles devaient souvent placer leurs enfants dans des institutions parce qu’aucun programme d’éducation et de traitement n’était disponible. Dans les années qui ont suivi notre constitution en société morale, nous avons observé des progrès considérables dans la recherche sur les causes et le traitement de l’autisme ainsi que dans le développement de services éducatifs et

Les différents propos concernant le trouble du spectre de l’autisme Il existe de nombreuses façons d’aborder le trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA). Nous pouvons l’aborder sous l’angle médical, nous pouvons le décrire par les comportements observés, nous pouvons évoquer les taux de prévalence, nous pouvons parler de détection précoce et de l’importance de l’intervention basée sur des preuves en bas âge, de la nécessité de fournir un soutien aux personnes TSA tout au long de leur vie. Nous pouvons aussi rappeler à quel point les actions revendicatrices jouent un rôle de premier plan dans le

Dear Friend of Autism Ontario Kids (AOK) Camp, We hope you are enjoying the summer and that you and your family are staying safe during these challenging times. Since Ontario started to move through various ‘stages of opening’ in late spring, we have been in conversations regarding the viability of running our annual Charity Golf Classic. We ultimately decided the safety of our guests is more important than fundraising in this current environment. We are happy to report that the revenue generated through your generous support from last year’s tournament helped to fund a summer Camp@Home

DIY Fundraiser There are lots of ways to build a do-it-yourself fundraiser! Host a dinner party and ask your guests to be Champions for Autism Ontario with a gift. Have a garage or yard sale with proceeds going to Autism Ontario. Get a group of kids to mow lawns for autism – the possibilities are endless! When you’ve completed your Fundraiser, you can submit it to Autism Ontario using our safe and secure online form. Or, if you prefer, you can make your gift by mail or phone: Autism Ontario, 004-1179 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5 Attend a Fundraising Event Be a Champion and have a

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School issues continue to be the number one reason families connect with us for support. Autism Ontario, in partnership with Mahony Advocacy, developed Negotiating the Maze: Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Schools. This resource outlines how to advocate effectively and establish positive working relationships with your child’s school. It is filled with tips, templates, and links to important Ministry of Education information.

Les difficultés d’ordre scolaire sont encore la principale raison qui incite les familles à nous contacter pour obtenir de l’aide. Autisme Ontario, en partenariat avec Mahony Advocacy, a conçu un document intitulé Naviguer dans le labyrinth: Stratégies pour une revendication efficace dans les écoles. On y apprend comment mener efficacement des revendications et établir des relations de collaboration positives avec l’école. On y trouve plein de conseils, d’exemples et de liens menant à des renseignements importants sur le ministère de l’Éducation.

As a parent of a child with additional needs, it will be important for you to understand the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process. What is an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)? An IPRC is a committee that meets and decides if a student should be identified as exceptional (has additional needs) according to established Ministry of Education categories. If identified as exceptional, the committee decides which placement will best meet the student’s needs. As the name suggests, the IPRC includes distinct parts: Identification: Identifies students who

En tant que parent d’un enfant qui a des besoins supplémentaires, il est important que vous compreniez le mode de fonctionnement du Comité d’identification, de placement et de révision (CIPR). Qu’est-ce qu’un Comité d’identification, de placement et de révision (CIPR)? Un CIPR est un comité qui se réunit pour décider si, selon les catégories établies par le ministère de l’Éducation, un élève devrait être identifié comme étant en difficulté (c’est-à-dire qui a des besoins supplémentaires). Si l’élève est identifié comme tel, le comité décidera du placement qui répondra le mieux à ces besoins

What is an IEP? The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is an active, working document designed to help a student be successful. It includes the following information: The student’s strengths and needs; Special education programs and/or services a student requires; Annual Goals: what a student is expected to learn in a school year; Learning Expectations: what a student will learn in a reporting term; Accommodations: supports and services a student requires in order to learn at their current grade level; Modifications: changes made to the current grade level expectations in order to meet a student

Qu’est-ce qu’un PEI? Le Plan d’enseignement individualisé (PEI) est un document de travail dynamique destiné à aider un élève à réussir et, à ce titre, comprend les éléments d’information suivants : Les points forts et les besoins de l’élève; Les programmes de l’enfance en difficulté et/ou les services dont un élève a besoin; Les buts annuels : ce que l’élève devrait apprendre au cours d’une année scolaire; Les attentes d’apprentissage : ce que l’élève apprendra à chaque étape (période spécifique) de l’année; Les adaptations : les soutiens et services dont un élève a besoin pour apprendre

Thinking about your child's financial security can feel scary, but it is important to plan. Equip yourself with the information below so you can plan for your child's future. Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP): The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a tool to help you plan for the financial well-being of your relative with a disability. Thousands of families and individuals across the country are already setting up the plan, and an estimated 500,000 Canadians will benefit from this plan over time. With an RDSP... You may be eligible for up to $70,000 in federal contributions