Kids have to be exposed to different things in order to develop.
-Temple Grandin
Foundational Family Services are designed to foster resilience and help parents and caregivers support their child/youth’s learning and development. Services are available at no cost to families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Foundational Family Services at Bethesda include a broad range of options for the whole family:
Bethesda's Service Coordinators can:
Families can contact a Service Coordinator by calling 905.684.6918 ext. 170, or sending an email to serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com to book an individual consultation.
Bethesda offers a variety of family activities, recreational and clinical group programs across different areas of interest and skill domains.
To learn more view our current Service Guide.
Support options, inclusive of the whole family, are offered in a variety of different formats including:
To learn more view our current Service Guide.
Visit our current Service Guide to access an extensive list of interactive workshops that cover topics related to the early years through to young adulthood.
Brief Consultations are single or time limited (1-3) individualized sessions that are focused on specific needs or goals. Parents/caregivers can meet with a clinician to ask questions, review resources and discuss a variety of strategies that relate to their child's social skills, life skills, communication and behaviour. Examples of topics that can be discussed during a clinic appointment include, but are not limited to: behavioural concerns, teaching new skills or increasing independence.
Brief Consultations focus on proactive strategies. Contact a Service Coordinator to request an appointment.
Transition supports are offered to support children/youth and their families during different life stages and changes including:
Contact a Service Coordinator for information about Transition Supports.