Autism Ontario
Site: Windsor-Essex Chapter
Record #: WIN0962 | Last Modified: 13 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2018 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 519-250-1893 |
Toll Free Phone | Head Office: 1-800-472-7789 |
Fax | 519-250-4957 |
livia.windsor@autismontario.com | |
Website | www.autismontario.com/client/aso/AO.nsf/WindsorEssex/WindsorEssexHome |
Primary Contact | Livia Congi, Chapter and Program Manager |
Alternate Contact | Kathleen Foubister, Family Support Coordinator; Phone: (Business) 519-250-9410 |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | * providing services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) or Aspergers (PDA), their families and caregivers * offers support and funding for parents * Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) offers support for parents dealing with issues within the education system * lobby for improved educational opportunities * specialized information and referral * Summer Picnic and Christmas Party free to members and their families * Directory of support workers. * Offer bridging services amongst service providers * Privacy and client confidentiality protocols * Protocols to obtain signed authorization to release service providers after hours phone numbers * Social skills groups, cooking and life skills, tutoring and many more |
Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed: 9:30 am-5 pm |
Meetings | * Chapter Leadership Council meets once a month and the Annual General Meeting is once a year in May * call for date and times |
Areas Served | Essex County |
Eligibility | * Persons with Autism and their families or caregivers * Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers, professionals and supporters |
Application | * Application process required * Call for information package |
Languages | English ; French - Referral to head office for French |
Fees | Membership - fee of $50 per year |
Agency Information | |
Established | 1973 Provincially, 1979 Windsor-Essex Chapter |
Funding | Donations - Memorial Donations, Wedding Donations, Fashion Show Dinners and fundraising events |
Elections | May |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Windsor |
Address & Map | |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Entrance and Washroom |
Other Details | |
Print Material | Pamphlets; Bi-monthly e-news AO Windsor-Essex Chapter Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides a resource kit for parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Click Here for Details |