News & Events

As you have undoubtedly read in the news lately, the Ontario Government has been promising significant changes to the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The primary drivers for these pending changes are that the OAP as implemented under the previous government was felt to be financially “unsustainable” and “unequitable”.

Autism Services e-newsletter is for parents and caregivers to keep up-to-date on information such as upcoming workshops and presentations in Southwestern Ontario. Look for updates from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS), and news about Autism Services.

A survey team from CARF International will be visiting on November 14 - 16 We invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey, we may earn or continue accreditation.

Navigating transitions from elementary school and secondary school can be daunting.  On Wednesday, November 7, a special information fair is being held to provide students with special needs with information and support to help them prepare for these transitions. A joint project of the Thames Valley District School Board, the London Catholic District School Board, the Thames Valley Children’s Centre and community agencies, the information fair will offer information to educators, families and youth regarding support services that may be accessed on behalf of students who are entering, moving through, or leaving secondary school. “Transition planning is essential if students are to be empowered to improve the quality of their independent lives,” says Andrea Leatham, Learning Supervisor - Special Education, TVDSB.  “Passages will provide students and families with practical information to support transition planning and will help students prepare and therefore cope with change.” For more Information about Passages: Navigating Transitions.