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OAP Urgent Response Service

As of April, the Ontario Autism Program’s Urgent Response Service has been available. Children that are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to help stabilize the situation, prevent crisis, and reduce the risk of the child harming themselves, others, and property.

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$549,400 OTF grant helps individuals with autism spectrum disorder face their fears

This spring, the Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) received word that it received a three-year, $549,000 Grow grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to launch an evidence-based treatment program called, “Facing Your Fears” in Durham Region. This program is intended to support children with children and adolescents from ages eight to 12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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OAP Update, Service Updates Karen Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical Director OAP Update, Service Updates Karen Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical Director

OAP UPDATE - What you need to know about Phase 1 of Foundational Family Services

4-Aug-2020 2:30 pm - The Ontario Minister of Children. Community and Social Services announced the launch of phase 1 of the Ontario Autism Program’s (OAP) Foundational Family Services of which Lake Ridge Community Support Services will be a provider for the Eastern Ontario region. Here is what you need to know about these FREE services available to families registered with the OAP.

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Clients with existing behaviour plans can be extended another 6 months and beyond according to OAP Update

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Update January 24, 2020 - Recent information released by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services brings some important news to those waiting to find out what will happen once their child’s existing behaviour plans finish.

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MCCSS OAP Announcement December 17, 2019

Read the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services December 17, 2019 Press Release here outlining plans for a needs-based autism program consisting of core services like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), foundational family services, early intervention and urgent and complex needs.

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