Searching for Developmental Disabilities

Promotes connections in the community and the development of relationships for young people living with disabilities.

• Promotes the inclusion and participation of all youth within their schools and communities, with a particular focus on youth living with disabilities
• Shares information with community agencies, organizations, individuals and other interested parties to promote inclusion
• Maintains information about resources relating to inclusion
• Provides training and educational opportunities for youth and people associated with youth to enable them to create more inclusive environments in their schools and communities and participate in peer education
• Offers inclusion workshops and advocacy

Amigos Program is an in-school inclusion program targeting youth who experience significant barriers to inclusion, with special priority given to students who are living with a disability. Provides peer support and mentorship by matching students who face barriers to inclusion together with students who are well-connected and supportive of others

Amigos in the Community Program is a peer mentoring program for young adults. Matches volunteer connectors with leadership skills and people who have barriers to inclusion, with or without disabilities. Holds bi-monthly group events to provide opportunities for inclusive socializing

Abiliities and Inclusion Network is an initiative that brings together local organizations and service providers, to build a more inclusive and collaborative community, that serves persons with barriers in a more meaningful way.

Directly supports families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the services of clinical professionals.

The Peterborough Chapter provides:

• advocacy to other community services including within the school system
• regularly organized social skills classes, special events, fundraisers and other outreach programs to support ASD families in the Peterborough Area - visit website for events calendar

Governed by the Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) who oversee operations, including monthly meetings, managing finances, establishing committees and reporting to Autism Ontario.

Parent/Caregiver Support Group - provides a safe and supportive environment for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism to share their successes and challenges, ask questions and connect with other parents and caregivers. Group is facilitated by Autism Ontario's Family Support Coordinator in partnership with SnowFlake Therapy Services.

Adult Social Group - provides supported social opportunities and activities for adults who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Provides a range of services to people living with a developmental disability and their families so that they may enjoy meaningful lives through connection, contribution and choice.

Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.

Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.

Provides services and supports that assist people living with an intellectual disability to live, work and participate in the social fabric of the community.

Services include:

• supportive housing - shared living accommodations for people in a Community Home environment and personalized support for people living on their own
• community and family services
• community Access
• employment supports
• youth engagement - offers year-round opportunities for young people,14 to 21 years of age who are attending high school, to participate in community events and social, leisure activities and life skills activities

Building Bridges - helps young people (17.5 to 21 years of age) living with a developmental disability to plan for the transition from high school to life in their community after graduation

Foundations Program - connects and supports adults (21 - 28 years of age) who have left school and are participating in the community

• respite work registry

ABA based Services and Supports:

• help children and youth with ASD develop skills in the areas of behavior. management/emotional regulation, communication, social/interpersonal, and daily living
• provide education to parents/caregivers on how to apply ABA strategies to help their children maintain or generalize these skills.
• involves an assessment of the child/youth's strengths and needs (may include a functional assessment of behavior).
• may be provided for 2 to 4 hours per week with some flexibility.
• involves between 2 and 6 months of service in either group or individualized sessions depending on child/youth's identified needs.

COVID19 Support available by virtual consultation. Various platforms can be used such as ZOOM, Bluejeans, What's App and Facetime. * Consultants available by phone or email.* Contact your behaviour consultant for more information and support to continue with services during COVID restrictions.


Behavioural Consultation Services include:

• Assessment of adaptive skills and functional assessment of behaviour
• Assistance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans and strategies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Caregiver training in the use of behavioural strategies in the individual's natural system of supports
• Group instruction, workshops, and training in treatment intervention strategies
• Does not provide diagnosis

Provides opportunities and outcomes for learning and skill development in the areas of employment, volunteerism, recreation
and community connections for people with developmental disabilities.

Provides support to people living with developmental disabilities to improves their quality of life through:

• fostering real friendships
• valuing personal and informed choices
• honouring personal worth and citizenship
• promoting life-long learning
• respecting personal safety and security
• enjoying healthy and active lifestyles

Programs offered:

• Building Bridges and Community Connections
• Advanced Skills
• Individualized Support Services
• Fundamental Skills
• Passports Program
• Daily Recreation Options Program (D.R.O.P.)

Offers opportunities to participate in activities of interest with a new schedule available every 12 weeks.

Activities:

• life skills
• job development
• day program
• weekly activities
• social skills
• 1:1 special programming
• community integration

Online or inpersons sessions available.

Assist adults who have a developmental disability as well as have the capacity and desire to live more inter-dependently within the community

• work on goals such as safety, social skills, day to day living, community connecting and emotional intelligence competencies that are needed to achieve their goals
• every person follows their own Individual Support Plan that may include daily organized activities, evening activities, volunteer work and personal interest groups
• groups run on a 12-week basis with daily organized activities changing seasonally and evening activities organized on a month-to-month basis.

In partnerships with other community agencies such as, The Peterborough Art Gallery, Peterborough Green Up and the YMCA.

Assist adults who have a developmental disability as well as have the capacity and desire to live more inter-dependently within the community

• work on goals such as safety, social skills, day to day living, community connecting and emotional intelligence competencies that are needed to achieve their goals
• every person follows their own Individual Support Plan that may include daily organized activities, evening activities, volunteer work and personal interest groups
• groups run on a 12-week basis with daily organized activities changing seasonally and evening activities organized on a month-to-month basis.

In partnerships with other community agencies such as, The Peterborough Art Gallery, Peterborough Green Up and the YMCA.

COVID19 Visit website for updated information on services.

Regular Service
Works with families and communities to assist children with physical, developmental and communication disorders by offering:

• Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, family counseling, pediatric assessments, specialized clinics, augmentative communication services, and recreation services.
• Specialized services include seating/orthotics clinic, orthopedics clinic, spina bifida clinic, palato-facial management clinic; resource teams for acquired brain injuries, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and pervasive developmental disorder
• Parent information resources, equipment, and software available on a loan basis.

Structured, inclusive recreational ice hockey for children, teens, and adults who for cannot play regular minor hockey due to cognitive, physical, emotional, and/or neuro-developmental challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Tourettes Syndrome.

• Guaranteed equal playing time
• Teamed according to ability
• Progress at own rate, no pressure
• Trained, certified Komets volunteer staff
• Volunteer staff have experience supporting individuals with special needs
• Member of Canadian National Special Hockey/Special Hockey International

Faith-based charitable organization that provides services to people who have developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Individual support
• Host Family (Lifeshare) program
• respite care
• supported independent living
• Community Participation Supports
• community-based training in job skills/life skills settings
• also has provision for 24 hour support in a home atmosphere, supported vacations

COVID19 Visit website for updated information on services.

Regular service
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, family services and specialized clinics for children ages birth to 19 years with physical disabilities.

• Therapy services for children with speech and language disorders and developmental coordination disorders from birth to six years of age.
• Augmentative communication services for children from toddlers to age 21 years.
• Recreation services for children from birth to 19 years of age.
• Therapy services provided at Lindsay office while some specialized services including orthopedics clinic, botox clinic, spina bifida clinic, palato-facial management clinic offered primarily at Peterborough site.
• Resource teams for spina bifida, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder.
• Parent information resources, equipment and software available on a loan basis.

A group of parents and caregivers to those on the Autism Spectrum.

Provides access to informative guest speakers, a lending library and information sharing.

Each individual brings different skills and knowledge to support and enable those with ASD to bloom. We try to provide information on services, treatments, programs, funding, news and views that are currently available locally, within Ontario, Canada, and Worldwide.

Building Bridges helps young people living with a developmental disability to plan for the transition from high school to life in their community after graduation.

Building Bridges supports young people and their families to:

• understand the need to plan early
• voice concerns about transition
• work to develop a plan, which includes achievable outcomes
• make connections in the community
• understand the need for and importance of work experience
• apply for funding
• navigate the social service, health and education systems.

Offering life and work skills training on a one-to-one basis and in groups. Foundations program helps young people to:

• plan for the future
• manage money
• find community information
• get involved in community activities
• learn life and work skills
• plan and prepare meals
• find a job

Provides a range of services to people living with a developmental disability and their families so that they may enjoy meaningful lives through connection, contribution and choice.

Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.

Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.

COVID19 Visit website for updated information on services.

Regular service
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, family counselling and specialized clinics.

• Therapy services for children with physical disabilities, speech and language disorders and developmental delays; augmentative communication services and recreation services.
• Therapy services provided at Northumberland based offices.
• Specialized services including seating/orthotics clinic, orthopedics clinic, spina bifida clinic, palato-facial management clinic offered primarily at Peterborough site.

Connects people to their community with services that are person-directed and based on the principles of self-determination, social inclusion, citizenship, and choice.

Services may include:

• Planning and Assessment - A Direct Support Professional will help each person to create their own individualized plan of support based on their short- and long-term goals, strengths, dreams, and aspirations.
• Skill Development - Provides people the opportunity to learn and expand both basic and advanced social, daily living, and safety skills within the community and within their home setting.
• Educational Opportunities - People can join different interest and skill-based classes to further their personal development.
• Volunteer Opportunities - People are provided with support to obtain a volunteer placement based on their personal goals and desire to give back to their community.
• PULSE Sports and Recreation - Provides opportunities to explore new and different experiences through community-based activities, clubs, sports, and hobbies. It allows for new friendships to develop based on shared interests.

Services include:

• supporting students to transition from school to adult life
• assisting students to direct and develop an individualized transition plan in conjunction with people most important to the students
• assisting students to explore and identify future community options available after high school, including post-secondary education, employment, volunteering, and social and recreational opportunities
• securing and leveraging available resources, supports, and funding
• liaising with the school system and other youth services and organizations

Community Living & Respite Northumberland (CLRN) supports children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families to live inclusive and fulfilling lives in their community.
Services are provided in the following categories:

• Community Options: planning and assessment, PULSE Sports & Recreation, employment and volunteer, skills and education, community participation
• Early Transitions: Children's Services and Building Bridges, Summer Youth Program
• EARN (Employment Assistance Resource Network)
• Individualized Funding Brokerage
• Person-Directed Planning
• Respite
• Supported Living Options: LifeShare and Individualized Supported Living

A resource for families who are seeking respite services. Direct Support Professionals meet with children supported and families to plan their respite needs; assist children supported and families to complete an Individual Support Plan that is person-directed and builds on goals and wishes that best support the child; and assist families with service coordination/case management supports to:

• access or understand funding options
• explore the full range of community-based services
• complete service and/or funding applications
• attend school meetings and/or case conferences as required
• prepare for and manage life transitions

CLRN also provides an annual respite subsidy allocation to families to purchase respite services.

Respite Now is a program with an online registry to connect respite workers and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Families/caregivers can review profiles of workers and then arrange interviews and subsequently hire their own worker with the rate and hours negotiated between family and worker

ABR Autism was formed by 3 concerned parents to provide the best possible future for individuals with Autism/Aspergers with a goal of providing support and housing.