Foundational Family Services
Assisting families to support their child’s development
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The caregiver-child relationship is a life-long journey of learning and discovery, especially for caregivers raising a child with autism. Access to quality and timely information is critical for families to support their children and youth in reaching their full potential.
Foundational Family Services offer a wide range of evidence-based support provided in various formats to build family capacity to support their child’s ongoing learning and development. They may include:
- Family and peer mentoring
- Caregiver workshops and follow-up coaching sessions
- Brief targeted consultation
- Transition supports
- Family resource and clinic days
Foundational Family Services are available to all families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) at no cost.
Upcoming Services
Foundations of ABA
Understand the basic principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the scientific methodology that supports skill development
No Fair! How to Teach Emotional Regulation
Learn about emotional regulation, how to identify dysregulation and practical strategies to help your child manage their emotions
Family Resource Clinic Day
Meet with our staff one-to-one to receive support on community resources, financial supports and the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Community Resources and Funding
Learn about services, supports, programs and funding options available to families with children with autism in the city of Toronto
Transitioning to Adulthood
Discuss the different types of transitions your teenager may encounter and learn strategies that can help manage them
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Resource Library
Find accessible information developed by our clinicians to help you on your journey.