Free Services

Walking in My Shoes (WIMS)

Wims is a group for parents who come together for support and information sharing

You are invited to attend a group get together once a month to meet parents who have similar concerns, experiences and feelings related to their child's special needs.

At the group you will have the opportunity to meet, share information and learn about resources and processes from each other. A facilitator will be present to guide discussions and provide links to resources. There will be opportunities for guest speakers and family activities of interest at group members' request.

For more information please call Janet Robinson at 613-841-1194 or email Janet.

New Ontario Government funded ABA program

Ontario is expanding the range of supports available to children and youth with autism and their families. New, government funded ABA-based services will help children and youth with autism develop skills in the following areas:

behaviour management/emotional regulation
communication
social /interpersonal
daily living

ABA-based methods build skills and reinforce positive behaviour. These services can help children and youth with autism be more independent and manage better in school. Services are being introduced across the province over the next few months.

For more information click here.   (November 2011)

This program is currently registering children.  The program is expected to be operating in February, 2012.

Autism Intervention Program of Eastern Ontario (AIPEO)

The Autism Intervention Program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to deliver Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) programming for children on the severe end of the autism spectrum. The program is administered and delivered by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in English and French in the Eastern region of Ontario. They are one of nine regional programs in Ontario.

For more information click here.

Current waiting times for this program are 2 to 2 1/2 years.  Children are placed on the waiting list as of their date of diagnosis.