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Details of the new Ontario Autism Program have been unveiled.
Starting in March, the province will begin offering core clinical services based on a child’s individual needs.
Oldies 100.9 spoke with Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Todd Smith, who says they are also renewing interim funding.
/ Napanee Today
Feb 4, 2021 10:44 AM
Children on the autism spectrum and their families will soon have access to more supports as part of the newly announced Ontario Autism Program.
myFM spoke with Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Todd Smith, who says he believes this will be a gold standard for countries across the world.
Starting in March, about 600 children and youth will be invited to participate in the launch of core clinical services.
More support coming for Ontario children on autism spectrum
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Ontario is beefing up its supports for families of children on the autism spectrum.
Minister of Children, Todd Smith says funding offered to parents to pay for eligible services and support for their children will be extended. Parents of children on the spectrum will be offered additional payments of either $5,000 or $20,000, based on their child’s age.
Smith adds that in March, about 600 children and youth registered in the Ontario Autism Program will be invited to participate in the launch of a new range of core clinical services. These services will include applied behaviour analysis, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports. Smith says care coordinators are currently being trained to conduct and guide families through the new process.
Ford government rolling out new autism program with needs-based services
by Michael Ranger, News Staff
Posted Feb 3, 2021 12:04 pm EDT
Last Updated Feb 3, 2021 at 12:11 pm EDT
Premier Doug Ford speaks at his daily press briefing at Queens Park in Toronto on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rene Johnston - POOL
The Ford government is rolling out a new needs-based autism program aimed at providing better support for families of children with autism.
Beginning in March, the province will offer core services that will be based on a child’s individual needs. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports.