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Service Description:
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Providing supports and services to children and youth with special needs in Halton Hills and Milton
Inclusion Services (birth to 12 years)
- available in Acton, Georgetown, Milton and surrounding areas
- Resource Consultants provide support to children and their families in the form of case management, service coordination, program consultation and advocacy, including transition to school * type of support varies with the individual child and family's needs * no diagnosis is required
- parents/caregivers can refer their child by calling Halton Region at 311 and ask for Children's Development Services to complete the intake process
Transitions – Planning for High School to Adulthood (ages 14-25 years)
- information sessions on choices about future life directions
- Resource Coordinators will assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities, community living
- partnerships with Halton Catholic and Halton District School Boards
- for more information about either Preschool Inclusion services or Transitions contact Paula Woods at ext 255, email pwoods@clnh.on.ca or transitions@clnh.on.ca
Recreational & Respite Programs:
Saturday Centre (5-21 years)
- provides opportunities for school aged children and youth, with developmental disabilities to participate in an enjoyable and friendly recreation program, and respite for their families
- September to June, 19 sessions, 6 hours per Saturday, locations in both Milton and Georgetown
- junior and senior programs available
- cost for this program is $45
- for more information contact Karen Wilson at ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca
Summer Camps (ages 5-21 years)
- crafts, games, swimming, indoor and outdoor activities – all with individual needs taken into consideration
- full days
- cost is per week per camper
- locations in Milton and Georgetown
- for more information contact Respite Manager at extension 244
After School Respite (ages 5-21)
- provides after school care to children and young adults with disabilities
- Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm, September through June on regular Halton School Board school days
- $55 a day including dinner
- locations accessible to Milton and Georgetown families
- activities include games, crafts, baking, painting, sports, outdoor walks, community and sensory activities
- for more information contact Respite Manager at extension 244
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (ages 0-18)
- Evidence-Based Behavioural Services (EBBS) including behavioural assessment, one on one and group behavioural intervention sessions, parent and caregiver training * fee-for-service
- other services include parent/caregiver supports and training, behaviour consultation, workshops, social groups, consultations with school personnel and other professionals
- OAP Entry to School Program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) for children ages 3 to 5 years old entering kindergarten or Grade one for the first time * this group-based, skill-building program is delivered in a 6-month block to children with autism, and focuses on supporting children to develop school-readiness skills * to register, call 905-855-2690 / toll-free 1-877-374-6625 extension 1 or email intake@erinoakkids.ca * child must be registered with OAP
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