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Page 2 of 12Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) InitiativeKerry’s Place Autism Services is pleased toannounce a new service for children and youth withAutism Spectrum Disorder in the Peel Region. This newinitiative, launched in the summer of 2011, is intendedto provide hands-on behavioural intervention and skillbuilding for children and youth with ASD. Programoptions are flexible and depend upon the goal identifiedfor each child. Support can occur in family homes,family Resource Centres and community settings.Frequently Asked Questions About ABAWhat is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?Applied Behavioural Analysis is a way to understand and change behaviour. Itfocuses on how learning takes place, how a person’s environment can affectbehaviour, and how changes in behaviour take place.In an ABA approach, it is important that all learned skills are maintained and areused by children in different places with different people. Based on the child’sstrengths and needs, skills to be taught are broken down into small steps andtaught in a natural setting. When teaching each step, positive reinforcement suchas rewards is used to encourage development of the new skill or behaviour.Is Applied Behavioural Analysis the same as IBI?No, however the two terms are often mixed up. IBI – Intensive BehaviouralIntervention draws on the foundations of the science of ABA and is a specificintervention. In this method the emphasis is on the intensity and length oftreatment. Methods of teaching that are found in ABA, such as reinforcement, arealso used successfully in IBI.My child already participated in an IBI program, would this program beappropriate?Absolutely! Children and youth continue to grow and learn throughout their life.Using strategies based on ABA can assist in building new skills and help tacklebehavioural challenges. Older children and teens respond particularly well tolearning in natural environments such as the home, community or playground.Using an ABA approach doesn’t require individuals to attend long centre-basedsessions.I have no special training in ABA, will the program be difficult or overwhelming?Caregivers often naturally apply the principles of ABA in everyday parenting. Haveyou ever given your child encouragement for a job well done? This is ABA! TheABA program does not require you to go back to school but you will have access toa consultant who will help guide you through understanding behaviours, observingbehaviour and how to implement strategies.Have more questions or are interested in registering for the program?Please call 1-800-668-6432 to reach Central West ABAintake. Referrals can be made by parents or service providers.Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.
Page 3 of 12New Changes to Adult SupportsIf your family member is turning 18, here is some important informationabout Adult Supports:Six months prior to your family member turning 18 contact Developmental ServicesOntario (DSO). DSO is responsible for confirming the eligibility of all applicants foradult developmental services (18 years and older) and supports in Central WestRegion. The Peel office is located in Brampton and serves the Peel Region.DSO Central West Region can:• provide information• confirm eligibility• help you complete the application and Supports Intensity Scale package• facilitate referral for servicesDSO Central West Region is administered by Sunbeam Residential DevelopmentCentre of Kitchener, Ontario.For more information please call 905-453-2747 / tollfree 1-888-941-1121 or visit www.dsontario.ca.Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Six months prior to your family member’s birthday contact the Ontario DisabilitySupport Program (ODSP). ODSP is an Ontario government program designed tomeet the unique needs of individuals who have developmental disabilities and arein financial need or who want to work and need support. You must be 18 years ofage to apply for ODSP.The program has two parts; Income Supports and Employment Supports. Incomesupports provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible individuals thatcan include accommodation and basic living expenses as well as prescription drugsand basic dental care. Employment supports provides services to eligibleindividuals to assist them with overcoming barriers to employment.Please contact your local Ministry of Community and Social Services ODSPoffice and ask to speak with Intake to conduct a phone interview. In Mississaugacall 905-897-3100. In Brampton & Caledon call 905-460-5025.For more information visit www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp.Kerry’s Place Autism Services Adult SupportsKerry's Place Autism Services provides very individualized supports for adults livingwith Autism Spectrum Disorder in Peel Region. Services range from short-termtransitional supports to more long-term Meaningful Day activities. Support is goaloriented and individualized. To determine eligibility for Kerry's Place AutismServices Adult supports, participants will need to qualify for Developmental ServicesOntario supports and be registered through DSO (phone number listed above).For more information please call Beverly Howellat 905-457-1130 ext. 209.Social GroupsAre you interested in meeting other members of Kerry's Place with similar interests,but do not feel comfortable with a large group or are not sure how to organizeevents with a few people? Do you live in Peel or Halton and are you at least18 years of age or older? Kerry's Place can facilitate these arrangements, just letus know of your interest by calling Navlet Riley-Shoultz at 905-457-1130 ext.251. Activities will take place in the community and are scheduled in accordancewith participants availability for the duration of 6 weeks.There is a small fee per session.
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