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.
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.
Physician or Nurse Practitioner referral required. Complete the online Physician Referral form, or to send your referral via fax, use this form.
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.
Kerry's Place - Family Support Group for Caregivers: Girls on the Spectrum - (Online)
This family support group uses topic-focused conversations, and provides caregivers the opportunity to share successes, discuss challenges, and gain insight from other parents and caregivers of Autistic children and youth.
Kerry's Place - Making Sense of Financial Options for Parents and Caregivers - Online
This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the financial supports available for their child or youth in Ontario.
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