Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Support Program

Program Description

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Family Support Program provides community-based supports for children and youth ages 8-17 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1) for successful community integration and transitions.

Program Goals

• To assist children and youth as they transition through elementary school to high school;
• To develop a partnership with families to help stabilize children and youth both at home and in the community;
• To provide and support with system navigation;
• To support families in enhancing and strengthening existing parenting skills;
• To support and enhance parental advocacy skills to help families develop relationships within their larger community; and
• To support children and youth in developing self-advocacy and other skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• A diagnosis of High Functioning Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1);
• Between the ages of 8 and 17; and
• Must be a resident of Oxford or Elgin County.

Referral and Intake Process

• Accessing our services begins at Central Intake. To facilitate the intake process, we recommend that you complete the online self-referral form, available here.
• If you prefer to complete the self-referral over the telephone, please call us at 1-877-539-0463, and our team will support you.
• Once a referral is received, our team will contact you to schedule an intake appointment, where we will get to know your strengths, needs, and concerns, and complete a standardized screening tool to better understand the level of support required; this process helps determine whether this service is the best fit or if an alternate service may better meet your or your child’s unique needs.