Early Years Support Services Registry

Ontario is transforming the way children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)and their families receive services through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The vision of the OAP is to give children and youth with ASD access to the timely and effective services they need to achieve their goals at home, at school, in the community and as they transition into adulthood. The OAP provides all families of children and youth with ASD with flexible, family-centred services based on each child’s unique needs.

Physical therapy is considered one of the most effective forms of rehabilitative treatment for babies who need assistance with balance, muscle control, milestones and more. Since physical therapy focuses on physical rehabilitation, many physicians recommend it for infants who have developed disorders and disabilities, regardless whether they surfaced from birth injuries or genetic abnormalities.

Provides diagnostic assessments for children a query of Autism Spectrum Disorder and medical follow up and consultation for children with cerebral palsy or complex developmental, medical and/or physical needs.

Feeding Assessment and Consultation Service (FACS) provides assessment and treatment for children with feeding and swallowing difficulties.

Services focus on the prevention, identification, assessment, treatment and habilitation of hearing loss in children with multiple special needs. Audiology services are provided by a registered audiologist and offered at the Children’s Treatment Network Richmond Hill site.