Listed below are resources available to families with children with exceptionalities in the GTA and surrounding areas. Some services may only apply to children diagnosed with autism, PDD or other developmental disorders while others may be applicable to all children with a special needs diagnosis.
Toronto IBI assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability, reputation of, or the quality of services provided by the following persons or institutions. In addition, it is the responsibility of the families and individual to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
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Ontario Autism Program The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a qualified professional are eligible for the program can receive services and supports until the age of 18. Find out how to register for the program and get information about funding and service options. |
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AccessOAP AccessOAP is the online portal utilized by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to administrate with the Ontario Autism Program. It is time to create an AccessOAP account today if:
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Ausum Charity for Autism Ausum Charity provide services for youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder that support social integration, emotional development, and economic health. Ausum Charity's IBI Funding Program provides financial support to low-income households ( less than $50,000 CAD / yr ) for children with Autism age 17 and under to receive a one - time grant of up to $1000 CAD for IBI Therapy. |
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Autism Ontario March Break Fund The March Break Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of autistic children or youth who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker OR who have paid for their child to attend a March Break camp or program. Maximum reimbursements of $350 per child or youth (up to 18th birthday) will be made to subsidize services purchased during the March Break Week. Reimbursements will be provided based on a random selection made from all eligible applicants who apply between December and January (exact dates may vary by year). |
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Autism Ontario One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund The One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of autistic children or youth who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker OR who have paid for their child to attend a Summer camp or program. Maximum reimbursements of $600 per child or youth (up to 18th birthday) will be made to subsidize services purchased during the Summer. Reimbursements will be provided based on a random selection made from all eligible applicants who apply in the month of May (exact dates my vary by year). |
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TTC Support Person Assistance Card The TTC Support Person Assistance Card is a photo card that identifies the eligible cardholder as someone who needs to be accompanied by a support person during their commute. The card allows one support person to travel with the cardholder at no additional charge. |
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The Easter Seals Access 2 Card The Easter Seals Access 2 Card is a Canadian national program managed by Easter Seals Canada that allows people of all ages with permanent disabilities to receive free or discounted admission for a required support person at participating entertainment, cultural, and recreational venues, with over 800 partner locations across Canada. |
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Special Services at Home (SSAH) The Special Services at Home (SSAH) program helps families taking care of a child with a developmental and/or physical disability. It provides funding to buy services and supports that help parents with caring for their child, or that support the child to join activities at home and in the community. The goal of the SSAH program is to assist children with physical and/or developmental disabilities and their families to do what's important to them. This includes providing:
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Easter Seals - Incontinence Supplies Grant Program (IG) This program is for children and youth between the ages of 3 to 18 years with chronic disabilities (physical or developmental) that result in irreversible incontinence or retention problems lasting longer than six months and requiring the use of incontinence supplies. |
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City of Toronto Accessible Recreation The City of Toronto offers both specialized activities for individuals with special needs or disabilities and support for individuals in standard recreation activities. Individuals who require 1:1 support due to personal care needs, intense behavioural support and/or medical care to participate in any recreation activity will be required to arrange for an external support staff. External support staff can be agency staff, a family member or a volunteer who is at least 14 years of age. |
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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program (ACSD) If you are a parent or guardian who is caring for a child with a severe disability you may be able to get financial support through ACSD. This program provides financial support for eligible families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability. Eligible parents and guardians can receive between $25 and $678 a month to help with disability-related costs. |
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Government of Canada: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. If you have a severe and prolonged impairment, you may apply for the credit. If you are approved, you may claim the credit at tax time. By reducing the amount of income tax you may have to pay, the DTC aims to offset some of the extra costs related to the impairment. Consult your accountant for more information. |
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Government of Canada: Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help an individual who is approved to receive the disability tax credit (DTC) to save for their long-term financial security. Contributions to an RDSP are not tax deductible and can be made until the end of the year in which the beneficiary turns 59. Contributions that are withdrawn are not included as income to the beneficiary when paid out of an RDSP. However, the Canada disability savings grant (grant), the Canada disability savings bond (bond), investment income earned in the plan, and the proceeds from rollovers are included in the beneficiary's income for tax purposes when paid out of the RDSP. Consult your accountant for more information. |
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has been the leader in behavior analyst certification for over two decades. The BACB is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1998 to meet professional certification needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior-analytic services. The BACB’s mission is to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services by systematically establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards. |
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College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario is the governing body for psychological and applied behaviour analysis practitioners in Ontario. The College is not a university, school or community college; its mandate is to protect the public interest by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology and applied behaviour analysis. |
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Association for Behavior Analysis International Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has been the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. ABAI provides many services to its members and the field through events, jobs, journals, affiliated chapters, special interest groups, and ABAI's own publication: Inside Behavior Analysis. |
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Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis, or ONTABA, is an Affiliate Chapter of the Association for Behaviour Analysis International. ONTABA has a vast array of members, including those from in the professions of education, nursing, health care, and psychology. ONTABA is a professional association, not a regulatory body nor a certification body. |
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Dr. Andrew Wong & Associates - 18 Four Seasons Place, Suite 101, Etobicoke Dr. Wong & Associates provides assessment, therapy, and consultation to aid children, teens and adults through academic, social, emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges. Individuals, families and caregivers also receive the tools and resources needed so they can continue thriving throughout treatment. |
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Bright Lights Psychology Clinic - 726 Bloor Street West, Toronto & 1135 Lansdowne Street West, Suite 249, Peterborough Led by Dr. Todd Cunningham, Bright Lights brings together experience in psychology and education supporting children and teens with their mental health and the practical skills they use to learn. Todd is a school and clinical psychologist whose work includes learning disabilities and assistive technology—tools that can make learning more accessible. |
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Wonder Wise Psychology - Yorkdale Place, 1 Yorkdale Road, Suite 310, Toronto Wonder Wise is a dedicated team of psychologists and mental health clinicians committed to supporting children, adolescents, and their families. |
Toronto IBI is Qualified to Provide Evidence Based Behavioural Services Under the NEW Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Toronto IBI meets all the requirements put forth by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCSS) for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Services through AccessOAP.
Our Clinical Director, Kingston Chui, M.A., BCBA, has been a certified Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2010 and was one of the first 200 BCBAs in Canada. Kingston is also a Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and is a qualified and registered Clinical Supervisor for families participating in the OAP Core Clinical Services.
In addition, all the Directors and Clinical Supervisors of our three locations along with our outreach services are BCBAs and RBAs, so you can be confident in the quality of our service!
If you would like to come visit one of our three locations for a tour, please call us for an appointment and we will be more than happy to show you our facilities!
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