Newly Diagnosed Game Plan

>  Set up an IBI program

Option 1. Seek Service Providers who offer IBI with a verbal behaviour approach.

 

Option 2. IBI therapy is expensive; however, you can seek training and work with your child one on one; implementing programs designed by professionals. Many families do this option, please see our consultative services for more information.

** Visit The Portia Learning Centre Community Outreach Program

>  If you have insurance coverage investigate your plans' psychological, Speech and Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist coverage and limits

>  Call OCTC Intake and register for free services through the QuickStart Program

•  613-737-0871 ext 4425

> Call Service Coordination Intake and set up an appointment to discuss how they can help you navigate the system. (i.e. funding options, service providers, respite, etc.) www.scsottawa.on.ca

Service Coordination : Funded by Ministry of Community and Social Services. Provide case management, information about services and supports, and access to referrals. “Worker bank” to help families funded by SSAH (Special Services at Home) or ACSD (Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities) locate special needs workers. They can help with respite and group home placement.

>  Call AIPEO (Autism Intervention Program of Eastern Ontario) and ensure your child is on the wait list for Ontario Government Funding (there are two lists, Direct Service Option and Direct Funding Option, ensure your child is on both)

Autism Intervention Program
1661 Montreal Road
Ottawa ON K1J 9B7
613-745-5963

> Investigate workshops (http://ottawaautismconnection.com/ is an excellent resource)

>  Join Parent Support Groups

> Call Autism Ontario – Ottawa Chapter, Realize Community Potential for a group in your area 613-230-6305, typically groups meet monthly

> There is an email support group: Autism Support Ottawa Yahoo Group

Subscribe by email: autismsupportOttawa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

>  Autism Ontario is a great resource and has a lending library

Ottawa Chapter
211 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6H5
613-230-6305

>  Set up an appointment with your accountant to discuss Medical and Disability Expenses.

If you do not presently have an accountant you may consider contacting:

•  James Kurtz , CGA, CFP 613-277-8297

 

If your child has yet to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and yet you are concerned with his / her development, in Ottawa you can:

* Contact First Words at the Ontario Early Years Drop - in Centres (First Words offers free clinics and no appointment is required)
* Contact QuickStart
* Contact OCTC (Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre) 1-800-565-4839
* Speak to your child's Paediatrician
* Contact a psychologist for a formal diagnosis