Together, we can help young people with autism thrive at school
Our School Support Program helps children with autism confidently transition from clinical settings to school across the Toronto region.
Services are available for both families and school boards. Each form of support is dedicated to helping children with autism flourish at school.
We offer services for:
- Families registered with the Ontario Autism Program
- Children who are entering school for the first time
- Children who are transitioning between the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) services to school
- Publicly funded school boards
Transition Services
Transitions from clinical services to school are better when families and schools are all on the same page. Our ASD Consultants work directly with caregivers and their school boards to help students move into their education safely and positively. Using visual tools, school visits, and close collaboration with school staff, we help children apply the skills they’ve learned in therapy to their classroom environment.
New-to-School Caregiver Consultation Service
The New-to-School Caregiver Consultation Service is a 6–8-week service model for caregivers of children who will be registering and attending the school for the first time.
Before your child starts school, you will engage in weekly 1-to-1 consultation sessions with an ASD Consultant. This service is run virtually, and all members of the family unit are welcome to attend.
Caregivers will be provided support for:
- Understanding the registration process
- Understanding special education services
- Learning school processes
- Preparing their child for the transition to school
- Developing positive relationships with the classroom teacher, staff, and school administrators
Services for School Boards
Without resources, training, and funding, school board personnel may face challenges in supporting students on the autism spectrum.
Our school board services strengthen your capacity to support students with autism.
ASD Consultants work alongside school personnel, sharing practical strategies, resources, and insights based in applied behaviour analysis to help students succeed in the classroom. The goal of this program is to strengthen the supports already in place and create a more positive, inclusive learning experience for students with ASD across Ontario.
We can provide:
- Workshops
- Consultations
- Classroom strategy coaching
This program is for families whose children are transitioning from OAP clinical services to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). It is led by an ASD Consultant and focuses on teaching caregivers how to support their child’s transition to school.
- Learn about school supports and how to advocate for your child
- Work with your ASD Consultant to set transition goals and develop a caregiver learning plan
- Connect with school staff, OAP providers, and community services to ensure skills learned in clinical settings carry over to the classroom
This program is for children who are entering or re-entering the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). It is a jointly led service with the TCDSB Autism Team.
Receive support through:
- Transition planning meetings
- Consultations
- Training
- Helpful resources
Both types of transition services are 7–9 months.
To be eligible for either of our transition services, children must be:
- Registered with the Ontario Autism Program
- Planning to transition to a school within the Toronto District School Board or the Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Be currently enrolled in an OAP clinical service
To complete an intake form for this service, families, clinicians, and board staff can fill out the following form: School Support Program Connections Services Intake Form.
PLEASE NOTE: this service is targeted towards caregivers, not their children.
To be eligible for this service, children must be registered with the Ontario Autism Program. This support is provided to families attending both Catholic and public schools. Families currently enrolled in the Entry-to-School program are not eligible for this service.
To express interest in receiving this service, kindly email connections@surreyplace.ca
Please use: “New-to-School” in the subject line of your email. Please include information pertaining to the school board your child will be registering with, your child’s name, and the family contact information.
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
- Peel District School Board
To express interest in receiving this service, kindly email connections@surreyplace.ca
Please use: “New-to-School” in the subject line of your email. Please include information pertaining to the school board your child will be registering with, your child’s name, and the family contact information.
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