Resources
Navigating the system after a diagnosis can be so difficult, frustrating and confusing. This page will contain the things you should IMMEDIATELY do after a diagnosis, as well as helpful resources, educational content, and other great places to check out.
After the Diagnosis (Ontario)
These are some sites/forms you should be checking out and applying for immediately after your child receives a diagnosis of ASD.
*Please note, this is specific to Ontario*
This is the site to apply to so your child is registered after they receive their diagnosis. The current structure does not offer immediate funding, but your child will be added to a waitlist for core services.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is typically eligible for a Disability Tax Credit. Find more information here.
This is the application for funding for respite support. Read more information on their website.
This application can provide funding for things like extra clothing, therapy travel, sensory items, etc. Read more on their website.
Educational Content
These are some sites and resources I have found that have helped myself and my family through this journey!
"Autism Ontario offers unique, local autism programs and services designed to support children and youth reach their potential. Our staff and volunteers have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of autism and are great sources of information on a variety of autism related topics as well as local services and supports."
"Listening to our community is essential to our mission. Today, we are proud to hold the highest Share of Voice (SOV) among autism organizations in Canada. Additionally, we are the most well-liked brand in the non profit space in Canada. We are thankful to the autism community and all our followers for trusting us as we provide a reliable and authentic voice for and with the autism community in Canada."
Contains other educational resources for parents.
Additional Resources
Some websites that offer additional conditional funding.
"The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. Managed and administered by Easter Seals Canada (located in Toronto), the Access 2 Card program has grown to reach over 100,000 Canadians who are living with disabilities, and includes over 500 participating partner venues across the country."
"The Incontinence Supplies Grant is an annual grant, made in two payments, provided to families to offset some of the costs for diapers and certain supplies for incontinence."
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Eligibility:
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are residents of Ontario between the ages of 3 to 18 years
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have a valid Ontario Health Card
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have a chronic disability (physical or developmental) that results in irreversible incontinence or retention problems, that is lasting longer than six months and require the use of incontinence supplies
"A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help parents and others save for the long term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC)."