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Foundational Family Services 

Foundational Family Services can foster resilience and help parents and caregivers support their child/youth’s learning and development.

These Services are available at no cost to families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Foundational Family Services at Bethesda include a broad range of options for the whole family.

  • Bethesda's Service Coordinators offer these services.

    We will provide information about service options for children/youth and their families.

    We can assist with group and individual program registration.

    We will answer any questions and share all resources.

    We will assist families in completing Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding applications.

    We will help and aid families in reconciling their OAP funding expense forms.

    Families can contact a Service Coordinator by calling 905.684.6918 ext. 170 or emailing serviceinfo@bethesdaservices.com.

  • Bethesda offers a variety of family activities, and recreational and clinical group programs across different areas of interest and skill domains.

    To learn more, view our current Service Guide.

  • Support options, inclusive of the whole family, are offered in a variety of different formats, including:

    Caregiver Support Groups

    Sibling Resiliency Groups

    Youth Advisory Committee

    Peer Mentorship Program

    To learn more, view our current Service Guide.

  • Visit our current Service Guide to access an extensive list of interactive workshops that cover topics related to the early years and young adulthood.

  • Brief Consultations are single or time-limited (1-3) individualized sessions focused on specific needs or goals.

    Parents/caregivers can meet with a clinician to ask questions, review resources, and discuss various strategies that relate to their child's social skills, life skills, communication, and behaviour.

    Examples of topics that can be discussed during a clinic appointment include, but are not limited to: behavioural concerns, teaching new skills, or increasing independence.

    Brief Consultations focus on proactive strategies. Contact a Service Coordinator to request an appointment.

  • Transition supports are offered to support children/youth and their families during different life stages and changes, including:

    Post Diagnosis Support

    Transition into School

    Transition to High School

    Puberty Groups

    Understanding Safe and Healthy Relationships and Sexuality for Young Adults (16+ years)

    Transition to Adulthood

    Transition to Post-Secondary Education

    Transition into Employment

    Contact a Service Coordinator for information about Transition Supports.