Next Steps: Supporting your child following Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis

About

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.

Details

Help with
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Independence
Provider

FIREFLY

Available Spaces

8 Caregiver Spaces (maximum) available per group session.

Who is Eligible

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.

Duration

1 hour group workshop, with up to 4 hours individual follow-up coaching

Session dates

6 sessions planned for 6 weeks:
April 2023, June 2023, August 2023, October 2023, January 2024, March 2024