Record #: PET2190 | Last Modified: 06 Aug 2019 | Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2019 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | Directly supports families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the services of clinical professionals. The Peterborough Chapter provides: * advocacy to other community services including within the school system * regularly organized social skills classes, special events, fundraisers and other outreach programs to support ASD families in the Peterborough Area - visit website for events calendar Governed by the Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) who oversee operations, including monthly meetings, managing finances, establishing committees and reporting to Autism Ontario Parent/Caregiver Support Group - provides a safe and supportive environment for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism to share their successes and challenges, ask questions and connect with other parents and caregivers. Group is facilitated by Autism Ontario’s Family Support Coordinator in partnership with SnowFlake Therapy Services Adult Social Group - provides supported social opportunities and activities for adults who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder |
Service Details | |
Hours | Hours vary |
Areas Served | Haliburton ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
Eligibility | Individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, caregivers or any adults interested in supporting people with autism |
Application | Call or email for information |
Languages | English ; French - Reception, For service in French call 1-800-472-7789 ext 240 or email head office at rpcprovincial@autismontario.com |
Fees | Membership - Optional annual membership with Autism Ontario $50 ; General memberships for families and individuals and memberships for professionals and agencies |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Peterborough |
Address & Map | |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 705-775-2672 |
peterborough@autismontario.com | |
Website | https://www.autismontario.com/chapters/peterborough |
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Primary Contact | Stephanie Maguire-Parish, President |
Mailing Address | 171A Rink St, Suite 208 Peterborough, ON K9J 2J6 |