Next Steps: Supporting your child following Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis
Details
- Behaviour Support
- Communication and Play
- For Families Parents and Caregivers
- Life Skills
- 3 to 8
These sessions are not intended for children already participating in therapy / intervention programs targeting ASD. They are intended to guide and support caregivers immediately following ASD diagnosis through education, consultation and coaching as a pre-cursor to future service selection.
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Communication
- Early Learning
- Independence
Contact
For questions about this service, including suitability and/or eligibility, contact FIREFLY at Toll Free: 1-800-465-7203 or info@fireflynw.ca.
About
Kenora-Rainy River
In-person sessions accommodated in all FIREFLY communities as able.
Caregivers of children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will participate in a group session together with other Caregivers and FIREFLY team members that will introduce them to a range of services and approaches used to support individuals with ASD. Following the group session, a member(s) of the FIREFLY team will provide up to 4 hours, follow-up consultation, matched to the needs and interests identified by each Caregiver. Topics of interest for families may include, but are not limited to: communication, behaviour, early learning and independence. Caregivers will complete this service having basic information that will help them support and understand their child’s needs as they transition to life beyond initial diagnosis.
6 sessions planned for 6 weeks:
April 2023, June 2023, August 2023, October 2023, January 2024, March 2024