Providing supports and services to children and youth with special needs in Halton Hills and Milton

Inclusion Services (birth to 12 years)

• available in Acton, Georgetown, Milton and surrounding areas
• Resource Consultants provide support to children and their families in the form of case management, service coordination, program consultation and advocacy, including transition to school * type of support varies with the individual child and family's needs * no diagnosis is required
• parents/caregivers can refer their child by calling Halton Region at 311 and ask for Children's Development Services to complete the intake process

Transitions – Planning for High School to Adulthood (ages 14-25 years)

• information sessions on choices about future life directions
• Resource Coordinators will assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities, community living
• partnerships with Halton Catholic and Halton District School Boards
• for more information about either Preschool Inclusion services or Transitions contact Paula Woods at ext 255, email pwoods@clnh.on.ca or transitions@clnh.on.ca

Recreational & Respite Programs:

Saturday Centre (5-21 years)

• provides opportunities for school aged children and youth, with developmental disabilities to participate in an enjoyable and friendly recreation program, and respite for their families
• September to June, 19 sessions, 6 hours per Saturday, locations in both Milton and Georgetown
• junior and senior programs available
• cost for this program is $45 
• for more information contact Karen Wilson at ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca

Summer Camps (ages 5-21 years)

• crafts, games, swimming, indoor and outdoor activities – all with individual needs taken into consideration
• full days
• cost is per week per camper
• locations in Milton and Georgetown
• for more information contact Respite Manager at extension 244

After School Respite (ages 5-21)

• provides after school care to children and young adults with disabilities
• Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm, September through June on regular Halton School Board school days
• $55 a day including dinner
• locations accessible to Milton and Georgetown families
• activities include games, crafts, baking, painting, sports, outdoor walks, community and sensory activities
• for more information contact Respite Manager at extension 244

Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (ages 0-18)

• Evidence-Based Behavioural Services (EBBS) including behavioural assessment, one on one and group behavioural intervention sessions, parent and caregiver training * fee-for-service
• other services include parent/caregiver supports and training, behaviour consultation, workshops, social groups, consultations with school personnel and other professionals
• OAP Entry to School Program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) for children ages 3 to 5 years old entering kindergarten or Grade one for the first time * this group-based, skill-building program is delivered in a 6-month block to children with autism, and focuses on supporting children to develop school-readiness skills * to register, call 905-855-2690 / toll-free 1-877-374-6625 extension 1 or email intake@erinoakkids.ca * child must be registered with OAP

Hours vary depending on programs and services

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