What is Foundational Family Services?
Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offer free supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Our goal is to empower families with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to help their child thrive while fostering meaningful participation in family, school, and community life.
We understand that every child and family is unique. That's why our services are flexible, family-centered, and tailored to meet your needs.
What You Can Expect
Our Foundational Family Services include:
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Family Support Workers
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Clinician Consultations (aka Clinics)
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Workshops
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Webinars
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Social Groups and Events
Who is eligible for Foundational Family Services?
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Children and youth age birth to 18 years, living in the province of Ontario, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (AccessOAP).
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To get started with registration CLICK HERE
What do Foundational Family Services include?
Your Autism Services registration includes the following Foundational Family Services at no-cost (they're FREE):
Family Support Workers (FSW)
Lansdowne Family Support Workers (FSW) are here to help children, youth and their families’ access appropriate Autism services and supports quickly and easily.
An FSW can help you with:
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Registering for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
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Registering for OAP Resource Days
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Service Coordination
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Answer any other questions you might have!
You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 329, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com
Clinician Consultation (Clinic)
A clinic is a consultation appointment where caregivers can talk with an autism therapist about a specific skill or concern. Together, you’ll explore practical strategies that may be helpful for your child and family.
Clinics are not assessments or ongoing treatment, but an opportunity to receive guidance and ideas tailored to your family’s needs.
How to make a clinic appointment:
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Reach out to the Family Support Workers by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 329, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com, to book a day and time for a clinician consultation that works for you.
Groups
Our groups offer opportunities for parent training and connection, as well as opportunities for children and youth to spend time with peers, take part in shared activities, build social connections, and learn in a group environment
You can reach our Family Support Workers by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 329, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your interest in participating in a group meeting.
Online Resources, Streaming Videos
Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provides access to an online catalogue of resources, including recorded presentations about common topics, questions, and helpful strategies.
This collection includes an introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life, and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child to improve development and communication.
What can I expect?
To access each video you will be asked to register your email contact information and OAP registration number. This information is held privately and only used by Lansdowne Autism Services for the purpose of stat-tracking to meet our ministry-funding requirements. Our videos are hosted on YouTube. Additional resources, such as links to helpful websites and printable materials, are also available.
Streaming Video Resources
