本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛AUTISM RESOURCES

• Autism Speaks promoting research, awareness, advocacy, family services
http://www.autismspeaks.ca/en/early-warning-signs
Autism Speaks Blog http://blog.autismspeaks.org/

• Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS) community-based service that helps children with autism & their families
http://www.surreyplace.on.ca/Clinical-Programs/Autism/TPAS/Pages/Home.aspx

• See past issues of Autism Matters for free (Autism Ontario’s quarterly magazine)
http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/web/Autism+Matters

• Autism Spectrum Connection
Articles and information online for health & wellness, local programs, therapy options, activity guides and research for assisting families with children diagnosed with Autism
http://www.autismspectrumconnection.com/welcome

• Autism Canada Foundation
http://www.autismcanada.org/aboutautism/earlysigns.html

• ConnectAbility is an online resource dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks.
http://connectability.ca/whats-inside/

• Autism Acceptance Project
Friends, family and those with autism promoting acceptance of and accommodation for autistic people in society, to empower parents and autistic people.
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本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ASPERGER SYNDROME

• Aspergers Society of Ontario information:
- Introduction
- Common Traits
- DSM-IV-TR Criteria
- FAQ on Diagnosis in Children & Adolescents

• Asperger Syndrome information from article in Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/print/node/201

ASPERGER SUPPORT RESOURCES

• Aspergers Society of Ontario
http://www.aspergers.ca/services/
- including new ASO Asperger Parent & Caregiver Support Group

• Asperger Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) Tool Kit by Autism Speaks
Information regarding symptoms, causes, strengths & challenges, difference between AS & HFA, resources by topic, action plan
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/asperger-syndrome-and-high-functioning-autism-tool-kit

• The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and support (OASIS) with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome provides a resource for families and individuals to deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). Very comprehensive with many articles, news, blogs, and a forum on a variety of topics related to Asperger and Autism.
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/
- articles on OASIS MAAP including:
o Dr. Tony Attwood answers some common questions about Asperger Syndrome
o Asperger Syndrome
o Look Again: An Inside View of Autism/PDD
o eye contact, motor clumsiness, least restrictive environment, tips for helping your child with Asperger & many more good articles

• Aspergers Syndrome Support Group – Facebook
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本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛• Geneva Centre for Autism (Toronto Area)
Offers a wide range of clinical services determined individually for each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder helping those with autism build skills to realize their full potential. Refer to “Map of Services” for detailed guide on how to access services. Services include
- Toronto Partnership for Autism Services
o Intensive Behaviour Intervention
o School stream
o Jumpstart for parents
- Behaviour Communication for preschool, school age, multidisciplinary service
- Asperger specific services (workshops, groups, consultations)
- Respite services
- Skill building groups & other fee-based services
http://www.autism.net/about-us.html
http://www.autism.net/services/map-of-our-services.html
http://www.autism.net/services/services-for-children.html
- information about Autism
http://www.autism.net/resources/about-autism/40-what-are-autism-spectrum-disorders.html

• Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services Special Needs information including applying for help, autism, respite & more
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/index.aspx

• Developmental Services in Ontario by the Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/index.aspx

• Family Service Toronto Options Program helping parents learn about intellectual disabilities, improving communication and more - send an email on Mar. 18 2012
http://www.familyservicetoronto.org/programs/options.html
http://www.familyservicetoronto.org/programs/options/optionsServices.html

• Surrey Place enabling full participation for people with developmental disabilities and can refer for assessment or treatment services
http://www.surreyplace.on.ca/Clinical-Programs/Pages/Access-Us.aspx

• Special Services at Home (Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services)
The Special Services at Home program helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental or physical disability, as well as adults with a developmental disability. Visit the website for application form & details of the program.
http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/specialservices/index.aspx

• Very comprehensive directory of services for Autism for parents of children over the age of 6, including advocacy, family support, government funding
http://www.tcdsb.org/curriculum/Autism%20resources%20for%20children%20over%206.pdf

• Comprehensive listing of financial assistance including funding, government support, tax credits
http://www.kerrysplace.org/Public/Financial-Assistance
- Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services Special Services at Home Program helps families pay for special services in or outside family home for children with developmental or physical disability

• Community Living Ontario
Provide support & services to individuals and families for those with intellectual disability
http://www.communitylivingontario.ca/

• Adventure Place serving families in Toronto North Quadrant with children up to 12 years of age with training and education
http://www.adventureplace.ca/about-us
http://www.adventureplace.ca/services

• ABACUS Help for Parents by Autism Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services to help parents, caregivers and the community understand Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and lists Autism ABA providers in Ontario.
http://www.abacuslist.ca/client/aso/aba.nsf/web/What+is+ABA?OpenDocument

• Autism Outreach Services in North York Providing support and services for families and children with Autism, PDD, and other related disorders.
http://www.ldrc.ca/community/directory/?id=556

• Autism Ontario Toronto Chapter’s Parent Support Groups
http://www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Toronto/Family+-+Support+Groups

• North York General Hospital Child Development Services serving children up to 5years of age. They used to have “Child and Adolescent Clinic,” maybe you could contact them to see if they have anything for those above 5years old.
http://www.nygh.on.ca/Default.aspx?cid=1057&lang=1

• Autism-Help online information source for autism, Asperger, PDD with a “My Child Has Just Been Diagnosed” section of articles
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本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛EDUCATION

• Ontario Ministry of Education information on special education
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/speced.html

• Toronto District School Board Special Education information for parents
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=10428&menuid=23220&pageid=20126

• Highlights on Regulation 181/98 Education Act which requires that school boards provide, or purchase from another board, special education programs and services for their exceptional pupils
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/hilites.html

• Identification, Placement & Review Committee (IPRC) about placement of exceptional pupils in regular or special education classes
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/identifi.html

• All students identified as exceptional must have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iep/iep.html
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/guide/resource/iepresguid.html

• General Planning Entry to School resource guide by the Ministry of Education
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/planningentry.html

• School Support Program (SSP)
http://www.surreyplace.on.ca/Clinical-Programs/Autism/SSP/Pages/Home.aspx

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) all about special education
http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.cfm?section=Home
- Ontario Council for Exception Children http://www.cecontario.ca/

• Toronto Parent Involvement Advisory Committee
http://www.torontopiac.com/
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TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

• Connections by Toronto District School Board – a guide for transition planning from school life to adulthood for parents of children with developmental disability (very comprehensive)
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/wwwdocuments/parents/special_education_2/docs/Connections%20PDF.pdf

• Social Assistance for those 18years and older by the Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services