This is a tool for individuals with ASD and their parents/caregivers to use at each appointment with a health care professional to improve the quality of each visit. The Word version can be customized or the PDF version can be submitted electronically.
This one page form provides essential information about an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder to any health care professional (HCP). The form has been carefully designed to be read quickly by the (HCP). The goal is to allow the HCP to focus on the most important information to make your visits as stress-free and positive as possible. The form is available as an electronically fillable PDF form or as a Word document that can be edited.
In early 2021, the York ASD Partnership was successful in their application and received a grant from Autism Speaks Canada. The primary focus of this grant Is to provide the “Transitioning Together” program to transitional age youth with ASD and their families living in York Region.
Transitioning Together is an eight session program developed Dr. Leann Dewalt Smith at the University of Wisconsin to empower individuals with ASD and their families to successfully manage the transition from children’s to adult services. Four member agencies of York ASD Partnership participated in this project: Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Community Living York South, York Support Services and Centre for Behavioural Sciences-MacKenzie Health. Staff from each agency participated in “train-the-trainer” sessions provided by Dr. Dewalt Smith and her colleague, Kate Szidon. These staff will then provide the training to 40 families over the next six months.
Research on the efficacy of this training is being conducted by Dr. Priscilla Burnham Riosa and her colleague, Shona Mills at Brock University. Results of this research should be available in late 2021. Of course, Covid-19 has impacted this initiative as it has so many supports and services by requiring that all training be delivered virtually. This has presented many challenges to trainers and participants but has also presented many opportunities.
Updates on this project and the results of the research will be posted throughout the project.
This bookmark tool outlines the access pathway to services for those seeking supports for the first time. Based on the individual’s age and whether or not there is an existing diagnosis, the pathway provides contact information for the most appropriate “gateway” agency. Please note that services can change at any time and this tool is accurate as of November 2019. However, any of the “gateway” agencies will offer assistance in contacting the most appropriate support.
The purpose of this document is to accompany the Canada Revenue Agency Guide RC4064 in assisting and supporting persons with ASD (or their caregivers) to prepare for an in-depth appointment with the medical practitioner who is completing the application. It provides important information and guidance as well as specific example statements illustrating the possible impact of ASD to assist with completing the application.
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Neil Walker
neil.walker@yorkcommunityautismpartnership.org
Neil Walker
neil.walker@yorkcommunityautismpartnership.org
Neil Walker
neil.walker@yorkcommunityautismpartnership.org
Neil Walker
neil.walker@yorkcommunityautismpartnership.org
