Funding and resources

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program

Register your child  

If your child has a diagnosis of ASD, s/he may be eligible for a Child Disability Benefit - must meet criteria set out by the government and the forms are filled by your physician.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2201.html

Access point for Durham clients to Ministry funded Central East Region programs and services 

https://www.rfecydurham.com/programs-and-services

 Free admission to selected movie theaters or recreational venues

https://easterseals.ca/english/access-2-card-program/ 

Respite: http://www.respiteservices.com/. 

You may also be eligible for flexible respite funding through Kerry’s Place Autism Services (905-713-6808 ext 350); https://www.kerrysplace.org/

 Diaper support through Easter Seals program until toilet training is achieved. Contact 1-800-6252 ext 314 

Early years Center provides learning programs and resources for children and parents. Find local center through www.ontarioearlyyears.ca  

 Preschool/Daycare program is recommended. Child care subsidy may be available for eligible families based on residency and income. Please contact the Duham Children’s Division at 905-666-6239 or www.region.durham.on.ca/childrensservices

The following are resources only, we do not endorse. Some services may be covered by private insurance or self-funded 

Central East Autism Program (CEAP)-1-888-454-6275 (to refer your child). Your child will undergo a separate screening process to determine eligibility for IBI (intensive behavioural intervention) 

Grandview Children’s Centre ABA program – 905-728-1673 ext 2248. 

Durham Preschool Speech and Language Program

1-800-304-6180 905-728-1673 EXT 2261

Durham Region Health Department: Infant and Child Development

Phone: 905 668-7711 or

1-800-841-2729 ext. 3203 or 3247

Kinark Autism services: kinarkautismservices.ca. Email: autisminfo@kinark.on.ca. Phone: 1800-283-3377

Positive Behaviour Support: 1-855-832-6727 ext 1163

www.teampbs.com  - private ABA therapy

1.Children's Developmental and Behaviour Support:  For information on parent groups and behaviour consultation, please contact 1-800-387-0642 extension 2829 or email behaviouralsupports@durham.ca.  Or access the following link for details: https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/children-with-special-needs-and-concerns.aspx#Childrens-Developmental-and-Behavioural-Supports

2. For non-life threatening crisis and requiring immediate intervention, call the Durham Region Crisis Response Line at 905-666-0483 or 1-800742-1890. Also 24 hour crisis line Kids Help Phone through 1-800-668-6868

3. Kinark Child and Family Services provides supports to children and families with mental health concerns. They provide individual, family and group counselling. Central intake team contact is 1-888-454-6275