Monday May 7, 2018, Toronto – The government of Ontario announced a commitment to invest $62 million in new funding for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The new funding will build on the government’s previous funding commitment of more than $500 … [Read more...] about Government of Ontario to Expand Autism Services for Children and Youth
Surrey Place Centre launches new program developing resources and tools for primary care providers
May 1, 2018, Toronto – Surrey Place Centre is proud to announce our new Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program. The Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program develops, publishes and promotes clinical practice guidelines, tools, and … [Read more...] about Surrey Place Centre launches new program developing resources and tools for primary care providers
Our Condolences on Tragic Event from Monday April 23, 2018
April 27, 2018, Toronto - At Surrey Place we are committed to ensuring people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have every opportunity to live full and inclusive lives. We provide evidence based treatment to children and youth diagnosed … [Read more...] about Our Condolences on Tragic Event from Monday April 23, 2018
Caring for the Caregiver Workshop
A research project evaluating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for parents of children, youth, or adults with autism. ACT seeks to help individuals to struggle less with difficult things in their lives and mindfully connect with things that … [Read more...] about Caring for the Caregiver Workshop
Transition Resources for Youth Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
We are pleased to be releasing a series of transition resources designed to support youth living with autism as they transition to high school and the postsecondary pathways they may take after high school. These helpful resources were developed by … [Read more...] about Transition Resources for Youth Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Light It Up Blue – Show Your Support and Help Raise Awareness for World Autism Awareness Day
Toronto, March 29, 2018 - Surrey Place Centre is pleased to “go blue” in honour of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on Monday April 2, 2018. WAAD was adopted by the United Nations in 2007 in order to help raise awareness for autism as a growing … [Read more...] about Light It Up Blue – Show Your Support and Help Raise Awareness for World Autism Awareness Day
“What I Bring To My Community” ~ Show Your Support and Help Raise Awareness for World Down Syndrome Day
Toronto, March 19, 2018 - World Down Syndrome Day was endorsed by the United Nations in 2012 and has been observed in over 60 countries worldwide to date. World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on the 21st day of the third month of the year; the date … [Read more...] about “What I Bring To My Community” ~ Show Your Support and Help Raise Awareness for World Down Syndrome Day
You're invited to the Ontario Autism Program Webinar for Practitioners
Are you a practitioner interested in learning more about the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? The Ministry of Children and Youth Services invites you to participate in a webinar to discuss the OAP, program enhancements that became effective on January … [Read more...] about You're invited to the Ontario Autism Program Webinar for Practitioners
The new Independent Clinical Review (ICR) process for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is now available.
The ICR offers families and their children the opportunity to have key components of their OAP Behaviour Plan reviewed by a team of independent Clinical Reviewers. For more information on the ICR, please visit www.ontario.ca/autism or … [Read more...] about The new Independent Clinical Review (ICR) process for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is now available.
Inner City Family Health Team (FHT) and Partners Receive More Funding for Housing Project for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
We would like to share this success story from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario. Congratulations to everyone involved in helping people with developmental disabilities experiencing homelessness. … [Read more...] about Inner City Family Health Team (FHT) and Partners Receive More Funding for Housing Project for Adults with Developmental Disabilities