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<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Overview<\/strong><\/span> Services<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span> Eligibility<\/strong><\/span> You can choose to access these services at any point based on your needs, at no cost. There are no limits to the number of times you can register for these services.<\/span><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-autism-program-foundational-family-services<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cjsskatepark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/YELLOWTAPE.png” title_text=”YELLOWTAPE” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Overview<\/strong><\/span> The programs are play-based, child-led and developmentally appropriate. Programs are free of charge and available for up to six months per child.<\/span><\/p>\n Eligibility<\/strong><\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cjsskatepark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/YELLOWTAPE.png” title_text=”YELLOWTAPE” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Overview<\/strong><\/span> Eligibility<\/strong><\/span> Some children are not eligible for the entry to school program, including children:<\/span><\/p>\n Children who are in the entry-to-school program can receive other Ontario Autism Program supports (other than OAP core clinical services), special needs support, and\/or early intervention programs at the same time. For example, your child can receive\u00a0<\/span>foundational family services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0urgent response services\u00a0<\/a>at the same time as the entry-to-school program.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cjsskatepark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/YELLOWTAPE.png” title_text=”YELLOWTAPE” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Overview<\/strong><\/span> Children and youth can get up to 12 weeks of free supports.<\/span> Eligibility<\/strong><\/span> High-risk factors<\/strong>\u00a0include:<\/span><\/p>\n Link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-autism-program-urgent-response-services<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cjsskatepark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/YELLOWTAPE.png” title_text=”YELLOWTAPE” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/childrens-rehabilitation-services<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/mental-health-services-children-and-youth<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-programs-and-services<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/indigenous-children-and-youth-programs<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/special-services-home<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/assistance-children-severe-disabilities-program<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/family-support-and-respite-children-and-youth-special-needs<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/assistive-devices-program<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/special-education-laws-and-policies<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/student-nutrition-program<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/infant-hearing-program<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/preschool-speech-and-language-program<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/blind-low-vision-early-intervention-program<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a01.\u00a0<\/strong>Program Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Ontario Autism Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Program Link:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-autism-program<\/a><\/p>\n Program Overview:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Eligibility<\/strong>
Foundational family services are available free of charge to all families registered in the Ontario Autism Program.<\/span>
Foundational family services aim to give you more tools to work with your child or youth and participate in their ongoing learning and development through services and supports that are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Services are available through providers across Ontario<\/em> <\/a>and may include the following types of options:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Everyone registered in the Ontario Autism Program is eligible to receive foundational family services.<\/span><\/p>\nONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM: CAREGIVER-MEDIATED EARLY YEARS PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
Caregiver-mediated early years programs support families with young children ages 12 months to 48 months (4 years). The programs help young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals.<\/span>
Through these programs, parents and caregivers learn therapeutic strategies and specific techniques from professionals based on their child\u2019s individual needs. The programs aim to build parents\u2019 and caregivers\u2019 capacity to support their child\u2019s skill development in:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Most children who are 12 to 48 months old and registered in the Ontario Autism Program are eligible to receive caregiver-mediated early years programs.<\/span>
If your child is receiving\u00a0<\/span>core clinical services<\/a>\u00a0or has an active\u00a0behaviour plan,<\/a> you\u2019re not eligible to receive caregiver-mediated early years programs.<\/span>
Children who are receiving caregiver-mediated early years programs can receive other Ontario Autism Program supports (other than OAP core clinical services), special needs supports and\/or early intervention programs at the same time. For example, your child can receive\u00a0<\/span>f<\/a>oundational family services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>urgent response services<\/a>\u00a0at the same time as a caregiver-mediated early years program.<\/span>
Link:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-autism-program-caregiver-mediated-early-years-programs<\/a><\/p>\nONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM: ENTRY TO SCHOOL PROGRAM<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
The entry to school program helps children develop school-readiness skills and provides transition support as they enter kindergarten or Grade 1 for the first time.<\/span>
The program includes two main parts. The first part is a 6-month, half-day group-based, skill-building program, focused on helping children develop school-readiness skills in six areas.<\/span><\/p>\n
To participate in the entry to school program, your child must be:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontario-autism-program-entry-school-program<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM: URGENT RESPONSE SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
Eligible children and youth who are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Urgent response services do not provide funding to purchase supports. Children and youth registered in the OAP can access urgent response services while receiving other OAP services and supports.<\/span><\/p>\n
To be eligible for OAP urgent response services, you\/your child must be:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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SOME OTHER PROGRAMS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Children\u2019s rehabilitation services<\/span><\/h4>\n
Coordinated service planning for children with special needs<\/h4>\n
Mental health services for children and youth<\/h4>\n
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) programs and services<\/h4>\n
Indigenous children and youth programs<\/h4>\n
Special Services at Home<\/h4>\n
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program<\/h4>\n
Family support and respite for children and youth with special needs<\/h4>\n
Assistive Devices Program<\/h4>\n
Special education laws and policies<\/h4>\n
Student Nutrition Program<\/h4>\n
Infant Hearing Program<\/h4>\n
Preschool Speech and Language Program<\/h4>\n
Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program<\/h4>\n
Children and youth who have been diagnosed with\u00a0<\/span>autism spectrum disorder<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(ASD) by a qualified professional are eligible for the program. Children receive services and supports until the age of 18.<\/p>\n
To register for the Ontario Autism Program, your child must:<\/p>\n\n
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