- Description
- Provides a home and community-based rehabilitation program to improve a child's daily living skills and increase their caregiver's capacity.
Service provides:
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support services for children who have a documented autism diagnosis, a query of autism and / or who meet criteria for support services
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coaching and support for families
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direct support to increase child skill and independence and to improve the overall quality of life for the entire family
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information and referrals for relevant programming in Alberta
Programs include:
- Specialized / Individualized Services - supporting children to increase independence in daily living skills, communication, and self regulation
- increasing caregiver capacity to provide developmentally appropriate parenting; may include psychology and behavioural consultation, speech-language and communication services, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, aide supports, family coaching, and case management
- Behavioural Developmental Support Services - a 6 month contract with 1 (or 2) professionals that is focused on achievable objectives within one behavioural / developmental area; a consultation model that includes assessment, priority setting, parent / family coaching, a written plan, a data collection system, co-ordination with other supports, and (if appropriate) direct intervention
- Parent and child group-based services that target anxiety management and social skills
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- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
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parents / caregivers
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and their children with high support needs including autism
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- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service, referral required by:
- families with a child who has received a diagnosis or query of autism
- Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), other agencies from outside of Edmonton and area
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-488-6600 Ext. 230
- Fax
- 780-488-6664
- Web Site
- http://www.centreforautism.ab.ca
- info@centreforautism.ab.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
Call for details.
Fee Reduction: Yes,Call for details.
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 31, 2024
- Address
- 9353 50 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6B 2L5
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM