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The Autism Respite Program is enhanced funding that has been offered to families living with a child or children with autism. This program is to provide respite services to families found eligible through the Ministry of Children & Youth Services guidelines.
Autism Respite Services
• Overnight respite (self-administered, licensed host family providers or children's residential respite home.
• Hourly respite through the use of a respite worker (self - administered).
• Choice of screened workers/host providers through REACH.
• Flexible respite funds to pay for community activities for the child.
• Specialized training for respite workers and families around supporting the individual with autism.
Autism Respite Program Criteria
• Has diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers, Rhetts, and Child Disintegrative Disorder.
• Is under the age of 18.
• Has completed a Special Services at Home (SSAH) diagnostic form or a diagnostic statement from a physician or psychologist to verify eligibility for this service.
Is there a cost for this program?
There is no cost for this program.
How to I access or find out more about this program?
For more information about this program, please call REACH and ask for Contact.
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