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CHEO services

CHEO Autism services

CHEO offers a range of services for all children, youth and families living in Ontario with a diagnosis of Autism. Supports like Foundational Family Services, Social Skills Groups and Parent Resources are available free of charge. New topics and dates are regularly added. To learn more, join the mailing list or register, visit our Autism services page or 613 737 7600 ext. 7770.

Nutrition

Assessment and consultation sessions to address nutritional concerns. If there is a need for nutrition services at time of referral to the Development and Rehabilitation program at CHEO, children are placed on the wait-list for this service. To confirm your child is on the wait-list, please contact the Development and Rehabilitation program Smyth site 613-737-0871.

Occupational therapy

Children are eligible for occupational therapy until the child enters Junior Kindergarten. If there is a need for occupational therapy at time of referral to the Development and Rehabilitation program at CHEO, children are placed on the wait-list for this service. To confirm your child is on the wait-list, please contact the Development and Rehabilitation program Kanata site at 613-831-5098. Therapy is offered at our Kanata site.

For school age children: Referral to School-based Rehabilitation Services – CHEO.

Physiotherapy

Children are eligible for physiotherapy until the child enters Junior Kindergarten. If there is a need for physiotherapy at time of referral to the Development and Rehabilitation program at CHEO, children are placed on the wait-list for this
service. To confirm your child is on the wait-list, please contact the Development and Rehabilitation program Kanata site at 613-831-5098. Therapy is offered at our Kanata site.

For school age children: Referral to School-based Rehabilitation Services – CHEO.

Community resources

Ontario Autism program

To register for the Ontario Autism Program the parent must call the toll free number: 1-888-444-4530 or email oap@ontario.ca. Visit the Ministry website for more information.

Maltby Centre

Autism intervention services based on applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
principles. Refer by calling 1-844-855-8340 or complete the on-line referral form.
For more information visit the Maltby Centre website.

Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and treatment to address a child’s communication needs offered by
Language Express. Contact them by phone at 613-283-2924 or consult the Language Express website.

Infant and Child Development Services

Play-based programming for children as well as strategies for parents/caregivers
to promote the child's development. For Lanark, contact ConnectWell Community Health: 613-257-7121 or consult their website.

For Leeds-Grenville, contact Brockville General Hospital: 613-345-1662 or consult the Brockville General Hospital website.

Service Coordination

Case Management and advocacy services for parents/caregivers: information about available resources, and assistance finding and accessing the services needed for their children.

For Lanark, contact ConnectWell Community Health: 613-257-7121 or consult their website.

For Leeds-Grenville, contact Developmental Services: 613-345-1290 or consult their website.

Lanark Early Integration Program

Fosters the child’s inclusion in licensed childcare setting, formal community programs and/or transitional support into elementary school settings. For more information call 613-257-7121.

Leeds-Grenville Inclusive Child Care Program

Early identification and intervention services for children enrolled in licensed child care settings. Support is provided to enhance opportunities for inclusion of children with special needs in licensed child care programs. For more information, call 613-345-1290 or visit the Developmental Services website.

Early Learning and Child Care

Social and learning environment for children to experience, which may be helpful for further enhancing his/her communication, social and play skills.

For Lanark, consult the Lanark County website.

For Leeds-Grenville, consult the Leeds Grenville website.

Ontario Early Years Center

Play and inquiry-based programs for children from birth to 6 years of age. Families and caregivers will be able to find support, advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources.

For Lanark: 613-283-0095 extension 300 or 1-800-267-9252 extension 300.

For Leeds-Grenville: 613-342-3840 extension 2119.

Financial resources

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Will cover extraordinary costs that parents incur due to their child’s special needs, including developmental programming or parent relief. Based on family income. Tel: 613-788-2399 or consult the Ministry's website.

Special Services at Home

Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Will fund parents to cover the cost of developmental programming and/or parent relief. Tel: 613-787-4064 or consult the Ministry's website.

Disability Tax Credit

For families who have a child with a long term disability that affects activities of daily living. Certificate needs to be completed by a qualified professional. Canada Revenue Agency.Tel: 1-800-959-8281 or consult the CRA's website.

Incontinence Grant

Provides a grant to parents when a child is not toilet trained after the age of three. Funded by the Ministry of Health and administered through the Easter Seals Society. Tel: 416-226-3051 or 1-800-561-4313 or consult the Easter Seals website.