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Diagnostic Autism Clinical Services (DACS) provides autism assessments for kids and youth. The team includes pediatricians and other health professionals as needed. Watch this DACS video for more information.
What We Do
Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) is the lead for the Ontario Autism Diagnostic Hub in Central Ontario. CTN, ErinoakKids and KidsAbility provide diagnostic services for kids and youth.
Eligibility
Diagnostic Autism Clinical Services are available to kids and youth:
- up until the age of 18
- with a query of autism
- that live in Simcoe County or York Region
Referrals
Referral dependent on region and age:
After an Autism Diagnosis Family/Caregiver Webinar
CTN offers monthly webinars for families living in Simcoe County and York Region who have a child or youth who recently been diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
'After an Autism Diagnosis' (formerly 'One Step at a Time') is a webinar for families and caregivers living in Simcoe County and York Region who have a child or youth who has been recently diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Along with providing information and assisting with navigating resources, the webinar also offers support strategies and allows participants to connect with other families with similar experiences.
Click to see the upcoming workshops here
If you require interpretation support, please email Niki Huxtable at nhuxtable@ctnsy.ca.