Waitlist in receiving any support or services in Ontario for autism is rediculously long. Early intervention is crucial to help kids who have autism to read their full potential. Prolonged wait time for help in early intervention is devastating. Improve the OAP screening and funding now!
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Alyssa Donovan
7 years ago
All special needs waitlists need to be decreased
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Brenda Lawrence
7 years ago
Early intervention is what these children need. Wait lists that are 18-24 months are detrimental during these most informative years.
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Janet Billings
7 years ago
Autism numbers on the rise....early intervention a must....government needs to do something......HELP
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Deshinee moodley
7 years ago
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My son waited a long time for children's first 1 year for psychological assessment and he has now been waiting a year for Thames valley and they tell me it will be another 2 years before he receives services. He is 6 years old and our school does not have any autism support staff.
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Erin Browning
7 years ago
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My child was diagnosed at 2 years of age and is now turning 4 and is still on the wait list
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Colin Coburn
7 years ago
Massive difference if diagnosed early
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Brenda Lawrence
7 years ago
It is essential to have early intervention to achieve the best results for these children who so desperately need the help. Shorter wait times, easier access to services and funding for programs is imperative for these families that are already struggling to help their children the best they can without the support they need from the health care system and government agencies.
Brenda Lawrence
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Jody McKinley
7 years ago
Early detection and intervention has been proven to be vital in helping kids on the autism spectrum thrive.
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Courtney Smith
7 years ago
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Absolutly rediculous how long one has to wait just to start the screening process. No help or benifits prior to the process. This can really take a toll on a family as just having answers and the access to resources can help.
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Rhonda Jones
7 years ago
Please shorten wait times for screening& allow funding for those on who have been approved for funding to receive it in a timely manner.
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Ruby Brett
7 years ago
Early diagnosis is a must. Support and learning how to deal with autism is needed to help children and parents cope.
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Andrea
7 years ago
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As an Educator and mom to an Autistic son wait times are too long by the time their is a diagnosis they are more behind then when they started. My son was 13 yrs old before we got a firm diagnosis, before that he was labeled behavioral and given no help which is unacceptable, now he has alot more opportunities and is getting the help he needs.
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Raven down
7 years ago
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As a developmental service worker and a mother, I understand that parents want the best for their children and for having a diagnosis. Having a diagnosis opens the gates for medication, a proper doctor, proper schooling with EAs and overall the best for their child. I hope the wait times get decreased to help families out
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Cody burton
7 years ago
No CHILD SHOULD HAVE TO QAITNTO GET THE HELP THEY DESRVE
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Nicole
7 years ago
12-18 months for screening is insane! We need to work on this and get these kids and families the support they need faster!
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Brian Lawrence
7 years ago
We need better health care. Stop the cuts and let's get those who need the help looked after.
Waitlist in receiving any support or services in Ontario for autism is rediculously long. Early intervention is crucial to help kids who have autism to read their full potential. Prolonged wait time for help in early intervention is devastating. Improve the OAP screening and funding now!
All special needs waitlists need to be decreased
Early intervention is what these children need. Wait lists that are 18-24 months are detrimental during these most informative years.
Autism numbers on the rise....early intervention a must....government needs to do something......HELP
My son waited a long time for children's first 1 year for psychological assessment and he has now been waiting a year for Thames valley and they tell me it will be another 2 years before he receives services. He is 6 years old and our school does not have any autism support staff.
My child was diagnosed at 2 years of age and is now turning 4 and is still on the wait list
Massive difference if diagnosed early
It is essential to have early intervention to achieve the best results for these children who so desperately need the help. Shorter wait times, easier access to services and funding for programs is imperative for these families that are already struggling to help their children the best they can without the support they need from the health care system and government agencies. Brenda Lawrence
Early detection and intervention has been proven to be vital in helping kids on the autism spectrum thrive.
Absolutly rediculous how long one has to wait just to start the screening process. No help or benifits prior to the process. This can really take a toll on a family as just having answers and the access to resources can help.
Please shorten wait times for screening& allow funding for those on who have been approved for funding to receive it in a timely manner.
Early diagnosis is a must. Support and learning how to deal with autism is needed to help children and parents cope.
As an Educator and mom to an Autistic son wait times are too long by the time their is a diagnosis they are more behind then when they started. My son was 13 yrs old before we got a firm diagnosis, before that he was labeled behavioral and given no help which is unacceptable, now he has alot more opportunities and is getting the help he needs.
As a developmental service worker and a mother, I understand that parents want the best for their children and for having a diagnosis. Having a diagnosis opens the gates for medication, a proper doctor, proper schooling with EAs and overall the best for their child. I hope the wait times get decreased to help families out
No CHILD SHOULD HAVE TO QAITNTO GET THE HELP THEY DESRVE
12-18 months for screening is insane! We need to work on this and get these kids and families the support they need faster!
We need better health care. Stop the cuts and let's get those who need the help looked after.