OAP Foundational Family Services

OAP Foundational Family Services (FFS), funded by the Ontario Government, consist of a broad range of evidence-based/evidence-informed services that strengthen a family’s capacity to support their child’s learning and developmental needs.

All OAP Foundational Family Services are provided free of charge to families of children/youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

Access to Service

OAP Foundational Family Services are provided by Autism & Behavioural Services (ABS) staff in collaboration with other TVCC staff, programs and services.

You will be asked for your OAP Client Information Reference Number when you register for any of the following services or supports.

Need help finding your OAP Client Information Reference Number? Watch this video, or contact abs@tvcc.on.ca

TVCC’s Foundational Family Services include the following:

1. Videos and Resources 
   Available in English and French.
   Available for all parents, caregivers and community partners.
   
   
   
2. Following your review of a Video or Resource, schedule a 45 min. consultation session to learn more about the strategies presented.
   Available for all families of children and youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
   
   Email abs@tvcc.on.ca to arrange a time to speak with a Family & Community Consultant with Autism & Behavioural Services
   
   
   
3. Attend one of our virtual peer and/or parent support groups 
   Available for parents, caregivers, and their children/youth with special needs.
   
   
   
4. Attend a virtual workshop offered by TVCC’s Early Childhood Services
   Available for parents, caregivers, and their children/youth with special needs living in Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth, Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex.
   • Feeding 101
     
   • Sensory 101
     
     


5. Attend a virtual workshop
   Available for parents, caregivers, and their children/youth with special needs living in Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Essex, Grey, Huron, Lambton, Perth, Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex.
   • Toilet Training 101
     
   • Finding Motivation 101
     
   • Successful Social Skills and Autism
     
   • Cooperation 101
     
     
6. Consultation sessions
   Following your attendance of select virtual workshops, schedule up to three 45-min consultation sessions to apply the strategies at home with your child.
   Available for all families of children and youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
   
   Email abs@tvcc.on.ca to follow-up with a Family & Community Consultant with Autism & Behavioural Services.
   
   Please include:
   • Your OAP Client Information Reference Number;
   • and the name of the workshop you attended.
   Need help finding your OAP Client Information Reference Number? Watch this video

What to Expect

Foundational Family Services are an important part of helping you support your child's/youth's development. Through a range of education workshops, resources, and coaching sessions, you will learn new strategies to help you refine the great things you are already doing to support your child. All education sessions, materials and coaching sessions are developed and provided by qualified TVCC staff.

For More Information...

Contact abs@tvcc.on.ca

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