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Autism Related Links
For Parents and Professionals
- Autism Organizations & Sites
- Social Services, Consultation and Training
- Education
- Recreation
- Hospitals & Universities
- Financial Assistance
- Legal/Advocacy
- Medications
- Publishers
- Suppliers
- Other
Autism Organizations & Sites
Canada
- Autism Canada Foundation
- Autism Canada Foundation was inspired by a group of parents with a common objective; To advance knowledge of effective treatment options for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and provide resources for all available effective medical, behavioural, spiritual and nutritional treatments and therapies, without bias.
- Aspergers Society of Ontario
- Mission of the Aspergers Society of Ontario is to provide education, resources and support to individuals diagnosed with (or considering a diagnosis of) Asperger Syndrome (AS), their families, educators, medical and mental health professionals, employers or prospective employers, government and the community at large, to enable AS individuals to realize their gifts and engage as fully contributing members of the community.
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- Canadian Physiotherapy Associations
- This site has a section call Public Resources. Facts on; How Physiotherapy helps; Find a Physiotherapist;
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- Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
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- Kids Can Centre
- Kids Can is a centre that provides social opportunities for children with autism. The centre was developed to serve the growing need for communication and language based programs in small group settings. Our curriculum focuses on building functional, verbal and non-verbal communication skills through a variety of interactive activities.
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Occupational Therapists- This site covers area on "how to find an O.T." Occupational therapists are health care professionals who assist individuals who have difficulties participating in a desired activity. To an occupational therapist, "occupation" implies all activities engaged in by an individual, to successfully accomplish his/her lifestyle, including self care activities, productivity (paid and unpaid work, school) and leisure.
- Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network
- OAARSN offers a collection of up-to-date information and communication tools, with opportunities for mutual support and encouragements among adults with autism, family member, caregivers, friends, support workers, teachers, administrators and policymakers.
- Ontario Psychological Association
- Psychological Association is a voluntary organization committeed to the advancement of the practice and science of psychology through public and profession advocacy and education.
Speech Therapist Canadian Association of Speech - Language Patholodists and Audiologists
- Clear definition of "What is a Speech - language pathologist?"; "What is an audiologist?"; Consumer Corner and a Chat with S.L.P.s and A.U.D.s.
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- First Signs - Developmental Delays and Disorders
- First Signs is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders.
- Autism Network Resources For Physicians
- Describes Treatment Options and Interventions.
Social Services, Consultation and Training
Developmental Services Toronto
dsto.com is the website for the more than 30 Toronto agencies that are working together to provide responsive, high quality services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Central West Region
- Contact information for regional office located in Mississauga.
- United Way of Peel Region - Agencies Assisting People with Special Needs
- Lists agencies which provide services to people with special needs, some of which specify developmental disabilities.
- Geneva Centre for Autism
- 1. Behavioural and Communication intervention, social skills, training groups, support groups and extensive parent education and support. 2. Provides of Training Events, Certificate Courses, Consultation Services, Summer Training Institute and International Symposium on Autism.
- Kerry's Place
- Drew's Place Community Services provides support and consultation to children and adults with autism and their families in the regions of Halton, Dufferin and Peel. Parent teacher training, case management and program planning for both behavioural and communication. The program is known as Kerry's Place Peel/Halton.
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- Kinark Child & Family Services - Intensive Intervention Program for Children
- Provides details about the program and waiting lists. Describes the programs and staff of Central East Pre-school Autism Services which includes: Durham Behaviour Management Services and Tri-county Behavioural Services, York Behaviour Management Services and the Geneva Centre for Autism.
- Halton Region Social and Family Services - PDD / Autism
- Region of Halton Family and Communication Services; provide services children with a developmental disability or Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Autism from 2 to 21 years of age who live in the Region of Halton. No fees. Services include brief consultation, full consultation and environmental assessment.
- Halton Region Social and Family Services - Special Needs
- Describes programs for special needs children and young adults: Parent - Infant program, Integration Services, Behavioural Services
- Regional Support Associates
- Specialists in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing and Developmental Services. provide services to adults with a developmental disability. Services are offered to the individual, their families and agencies in their community. No fees for services provided within catchment area. Training and education services accessible outside catchment area. Associated with Woodstock General Hospital.
- Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario - Resource Directory
- Listing of services for persons with learning disabilities in central Ontario
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- New Online Curriculum Development Resource for ABA/IBI/DTT/NET
- New internet service offers curriculum dveleopment database /resource for individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
- New Haven Learning Centre
- New Haven is a private, non-profit treatment and education centre for children with autism and their families.
Autism Research Institute - Defeat Autism Now! Physician Referral List
- Information about alternative treatment approaches for autism; list of physicians includes two in the Halton/Peel area.
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- Autism Society Ontario - Halton Chapter
- Describes SEAC training workshop and various activities including swimming and gym.
- Autism Society Ontario - Peel Chapter
- ASO Peel provides resources on our website in order to inform website visitors about issues and information related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Autism Society Ontario - Metro Toronto Chapter
- Autism Society Ontrio is a province-wide, registered charitable organization committed to creating acceptance and opportunities for all people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Metro Toronto Chapter represents and serves families and individuals in the Metro Toronto area.
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- Research Initiative For Intensive intervention for Autism
- New program that will provide free intervention to children between the ages of 2 and 4 with a diagnosis of Autism.
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- REENA
- Provide courses on medication/pharmacology, non-violent crisis intervention, CPR, nutrition, sexuality, back care, behaviour management, family involvement, reducing risk, environmental management, seizure disorders, annual life planning and more.
- SNOW Project - Professional Development Resources
- Have moderated and unmoderated on-line workshops. Moderated workshops include: Learn to Braille; Learning to Learn: Thinking and Learning Skills; Introductory Workshop in Acquired Brain Injury; Organizing the Disorganized Learner and the Educational Assistants Series: Acquired Brain Injury, Autism, Learning Disability and Seizure Disorder. Based at the University of Toronto.
- Lifetrust Planning
- Estate planning and workshops for people with disabilities and the disabled; services available across Canada. Workshop topics include: Tax considerations for people with disabilities; Will planning and special needs trusts; Government benefits; Enhancing individual's rights; Sexuality and the disabled etc.
- Safeguards - Children's Services Training
- Workshop topics include: Managing risk of violent behaviour, building resiliency in children and youth, childhood anxiety, understanding and treating self-injury, anger control training, social skills training, assessment and intervention through game therapy and more.
Schools - Special Education
- Autism and Behavioural Science Ontario Graduate Certificate Program
- Certificate Program on Autism and Behavioural Science offered at Seneca College
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
- Lists schools, departments and trustees. No information about special education.
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- Halton District School Board
- Provides list of schools, news items, and information about classes, school calendar, school councils, administration, transportation and jobs. Also has FAQs. No information about special education.
- Halton Catholic District School Board - Special Education Department
- Web site includes a wealth of information on the school board, with a section on the special education department. To locate information on Special Education Advisory Committee S.E.A.C. look under administration.
- Health Care Disciplines and Education
- Information Resources...for patients, their families, friend and health care Workers.
- PATHWAY IN EDUCATION PEEL
- Created to provide educational resources to families of students with special needs, educators and developmental service providers in the Region of Peel.
- Peel District School Board - Special Education Services
- Web site has a wealth of information about services, with a section devoted to special education services. This section provides a parent's guide to IPRC and a list of members on the SEAC committee
- Peel District School Board - North Peel Secondary School
- Describes what's offered by this special needs vocational school.
- Ministry of Education
- Detailed information about the IPRC (Identification, Placement, and Review Committee), IEP (Individual Education Plan), Resolving Identification or Placement Issues, Procedures for Parents/Guardians, and Policy Directions; Provides downloadable Ministry documents: (IEP) Resource Guide, Resource Manual for Intensive Support Amount (ISA) and Planning for Independence
- Navigating The Special Education System In Ontario (2nd Edition)
- This new publication of original material, in binder format, is a must for every parent whose child with ASD is embarking on, or is in, the school system in Ontario.
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Recreation
- Cycle For Autism
- There is no know cause of ASD and no known cure. Our mission is to establish and maintain the Autism Research Fund of Canada - a fund that will provide researchers from across Canada with access to research funds to help solve the puzzle of ASD.
- Brampton Parks and Recreation
- Special Needs Social and Sports Programs. Special needs programs are designed to provide participants with the opportunity to make new friends, develop skills and have fun.
- Ontario Special Olympics
- Description of programs and events across the province. No information specific to Halton/Peel. Contact information provided for each of the regional coordinators.
- Town of Caledon - Recreation Department
- Specifies groups to whom services are provided, including persons with special needs.
Hospitals & Universities
- Joseph Brant Memorial
- Overview of hospital departments and health and wellness information on a wide range of topics.
- William Osler Health Centre
- Description of hospital services and employment opportunities.
- Trillium Health Centre
- Listing of services and job opportunities.
- Peel Infant Development
- Brief description of program; contact information.
- Credit Valley Hospital
- Description of programs and services; health information; publications; and career opportunities.
- Credit Valley Hospital - Mental Health Services
- Description of in-patient psychiatry unit
- Hamilton Health Sciences Centre - Chedoke Child and Family Centre
- Includes detailed description of services
- The Hospital For Sick Children
- No information provided re: services for special needs/developmental disability
- McMaster University - Dr. Szatmari's Autism/PDD Research Team
- Collaboration of the Centre for the Studty of Children at Risk, Hamilton Health Sciences Corp and Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster. Includes FAQs, newsletters, requests for volunteers for research studies, etc.
- University of Guelph - Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network
- Weekly feature on "autism in the news"
Funding Sources
- Ministry of Citizenship
- Lists supports currently available for Ontarians with disabilities. Includes detailed information on the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Tax Credits/Exemptions, Elementary/Secondary School Programs and Services, Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities, Home Care, Attendant Services/Outreach, Acquired Brain Injury Services and Children's Treatment Centres.
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- Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children's and Youth Services - Developmental Services
- Description of programs including Special Services at Home, Ontario Disability Support Program and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities; Publications; Downloadable forms - Individual Support Agreement
- Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children's and Youth Services - Handicapped Children's Benefit
- Lists FAQ's (Frequently asked questions and answers) about Special Services at Home And Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (Formerly the Handicapped Children's Benefit).
- Ministry of Health & Long Term Care - Assistive Devices & Home Oxygen
- Detailed information about services and funding available through these two programs.
- Canada Pension Plan
- Outlines CPP benefits for disabled children aged 18 - 25.
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Legal Information/Advocacy
- Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
- On-line publications: various topics on mental health reform, including detailed information about "Brian's Law" (law dealing with Community Treatment Orders or CTOs).
- Justice for Children and Youth
- Has a feature allowing you to ask a lawyer questions of a general nature on-line, and receive legal information (not advice) within 2 business days. Provides alphabetical list of legal terms with plain language definitions. Various low-cost publications
- Psychiatric Patients Advocacy Office
- Detailed description of the role of patient advocates and rights advisers in Ontario. On-line guides to patients rights under the Mental Health Act and the Consent to Treatment Act.
- Community Legal Education Ontario
- Community legal clinic that produces clear language material for people with low incomes.
- ARCH - Advocacy Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities
- A legal resource center for persons with disabilities.
- Autism Awareness Centre
- Education is the key.
- Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children's Services - Office of Child & Family Service Advocacy
- Description of advocacy services available to children and families who are receiving or seeking services through the Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children's Services; any students in a residential or demonstration school (Ministry of Education and Training); any youth in young offender programs and facilities (including the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services).
- SNPG The "Special Needs" Planning Group
- A team approach to planning using Planners, Lawyers and Accountants, all of whom specialize in planning for people with disabilities.
- Safeguards for Vunerable Adults-What are the Safety Checks?
- The purpose of this paper is to create awareness and discussion about the issues relating to safety mechanisms for vunerable adults in Ontario.
Diagnosis & Medications
- American Psychiatric Association
- Does not provide access to any diagnostic information; fact sheets include:
- Children, mental illness and medicines
- Psychiatric Diagnosis and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition), DSM-IV *(PDF)
- Internet Mental Health
- Medical doctor's site providing detailed information on disorders, diagnostic criteria (using medical language), and medications (also on-line diagnostic service).
- RxList
- Provides advanced search mechanism for 5,000 medications which allows misspelling of drug name; lists frequently asked questions for each drug, explained in lay terms; also has a medical encylopedia. Includes listing of alternative medicines.
- Needy Meds
- Information on programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to those who cannot afford to pay for the drugs they need.
Publishers
Canadian book/video publishers include four publishing houses and one non-profit policy and research organization. Many American publishers have also been bookmarked.
- Diverse City Press Inc.
- Information and Support for the Special Needs Community PARENTS . FAMILIES . PHYSICIANS . PROFESSIONALS
- EP Exceptional Parent
- Produces and distributes inspiring and informational books, audio CD's and video tapes, dealing with persons with developmental disabilities, and a range of social issues. On-line ordering; will have payment using VISA soon.
- Exceptional Resources Inc.
- Outstanding Books, Videos, CDs and audiotapes for autism and Asperger's Syndrome. On-line ordering. Canadian links.
- Inclusion Press Inc.
- Books, videos and workshops on the topic of inclusion. On-line ordering. Links by category; short description for many.
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- Louise Kool
- Options include printing classroom activities and worksheets, request planning guides and curriculum matches, view products, and place orders on-line. (Only one resource, a book called "The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom", appears to deal with developmental disabilities).
- Autism Today
- Autism Today is on the web since 1998, with complete resources for autism and related developmental problems.
Suppliers of Products
There are a great number of individual companies with products for the disabled on the web. None are specific to children or adults with a specific type of disability. The selected sites provide information on products from a wide range of companies.
- Wisconsin First Step Toy Catalogs
- Listing and description of more than 25 companies (almost all American) which provide toys for special needs children.
- DisAbility Resources & Disability Related Products and Services
- Extensive categories list of disability related products and services.
- Making Connections
- Provides a wide assortment of customized picture based communication tools.
Other
Autism HQ
ABACUS (Help For Parents): ABACUS is a free service for Ontario parents seeking ABA services.
AboutKidsHealth: In-depth information about complex medical conditions.
Society For Neuronal Regulation:
Lists research publications including article by Mississauga Doctor Michael Thompson and researcher Lynda Thompson on the topic: Exceptional Children - Learning and Behavior Problems
- Sheridan College & Disability Services Office
- Information about services offered by this office.
- Sheridan College - Brampton Child Care Centre
- Describes a program promoting the integration of children with special needs.
- Fetal Alcohol Support Network
- Information on the relationship between Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and developmental delay.
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- University of Western Ontario Developmental Disabilities Program (Can).
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- Queen's University Developmental Disabilities Program (Can).
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