resources
1. autism ontario
https://www.autismontario.com Autism Ontario offers information, resources, and support for families with children diagnosed with autism. They provide community-based services, workshops, and advocacy.
2. Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-programThe OAP supports families by providing funding for services and resources to children with ASD. They help parents navigate therapies, funding, and services.
3. Special Services at Home (SSAH)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/special-services-home
SSAH provides funding for families caring for a child with developmental or physical disabilities at home, supporting respite care and personal development.
4. The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA)
https://www.ontaba.org
ONTABA is a resource for families looking for information on ABA therapy and ethical practices in behavior analysis. It helps parents connect with certified professionals.
5. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca
MCCSS offers information and resources for Ontario’s autism programs, including funding options, developmental services, and guidelines for accessing government support services.
6. Crisis Services Canada
7. Distress and Crisis Ontario
https://www.dcontario.orgDistress and Crisis Ontario offers a network of crisis helplines across the province that provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention for individuals and families. They help with managing stress, anxiety, and other crisis situations.
8. Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) Crisis Support
https://rockonline.caROCK provides mental health services and crisis support for children, youth, and families in the Halton region. Their services include immediate crisis response, counseling, and referrals to long-term support programs.
9. ConnexOntario
https://www.connexontario.caConnexOntario offers a 24/7 helpline that provides information and referrals for mental health, addictions, and crisis services across the province. This is a useful resource for families in need of immediate crisis management support.
10. The Ontario Association of Crisis Services
https://ontario.cmha.ca/programs-services/crisis-response/The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario offers crisis response services, including mobile crisis units and phone support, to help families manage mental health emergencies.
11. Autism Ontario Crisis Resources
https://www.autismontario.com/programs-services/crisis-supportAutism Ontario provides information and links to crisis resources specific to families affected by autism, helping them navigate mental health crises and access emergency services.
12. Kids’ Mental Health Ontario (Crisis Support)
https://cmho.org/get-help-now/Kids’ Mental Health Ontario provides resources and referrals to crisis services for children and families dealing with mental health emergencies. They connect parents with crisis hotlines, counseling, and intervention programs.
13. Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.orgProvides a wealth of information on autism, including resources on ABA therapy, early intervention, and educational supports.
14. Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
https://asatonline.orgOffers science-based information on autism treatment, including ABA, and provides educational resources for parents and professionals.