The Entry to School program is designed to be comprehensive and multi-stage, including: a 6-month group program to equip children with the skills necessary for starting school, transition support for children once they begin their educational journey, and ongoing consultations to ensure a smooth transition during the first six months of school.
Program Details:
- In-person
- Group session
- Up to 6 months of skill building followed by up to 6 months of transition support in school setting
- Morning or afternoon sessions available
- Up to 15 hours/week
- Monday to Friday, 3 hrs/day
- 1 facilitator: 3 children
Eligibility:
- Your child has a diagnosis of ASD
- You have a child between the ages of three to six.
- Your child is entering kindergarten or grade one for the first time
- Your child is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- You have received a letter of invitation to participate in the program from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCS)
What to Expect:
Entry to School Skill Building helps equip your child with the tools they need for a successful transition into school. It is a group-based learning program that runs for 15 hours per week for up to six months.
The program focuses on enhancing key skills in the following areas: communication, play, social interaction, behavior, pre-academics, and attention.
The children will develop the ability to follow classroom routines and acquire essential self-help skills, including dressing and toilet training.
Consultation from speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts will be available to address all areas of development and implement the most up-to-date and effective strategies in the classroom.
The children will receive transition support as they progress from the skill-building phase to the first six months of their formal schooling.
Registration:
This program is being operated in partnership with the Toronto Autism Services Network (TASN). Please click on the Register Now button to be taken to the TASN registration portal.