| Record #: HAM1546 |
Last Modified: 03 May 2013 |
Last Full Update: 12 Oct 2012 |
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| Contact Information |
| Social Media |  |
| Address & Map | 533 Main St E Hamilton, ON L8M 1H9  |
| Site Location | Inside Salvation Army, Lawson Ministries Hamilton Building |
| Major Intersection | Wentworth St S and Main St E |
| Office Phone | 905-528-8476 |
| E-Mail | hamilton@autismontario.com |
| Website | www.autismontario.com/hamilton |
| Primary Contact | L B Brown, Family Support Coordinator; Email: lb@autismontario.com |
| Primary Executive | Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter; Email: hamilton@autismontario.com |
| Service Details |
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | AO |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Located In Community | Hamilton East - Central Section |
| Ward | Ward 3 |
| Description | Potential program is a collaborative program of Autism Ontario in partnership with the Ministry of Child and Youth Services as well as the Hamilton Chapter. The program provides consultation for family support, organization of social learning opportunities for individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and facilitation of professionals to speak locally on various topics related to ASD. The program will provided direct support to parents in understanding ASD from the point of diagnoses to across the life span, learning about specific support in the area, and coaching on a wide variety of ASD related issues that emerge at both school and home. |
| Hours | Mon, Tue 9 am-5 pm * Appointments are also available in the evening and at other times of the day by pre-arrangement only |
| Dates | Regular parent support meetings and family events are scheduled throughout the year * All information is available on the website |
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under The program is specifically intended for families that have children 18 years and under; however, community events are usually open for individuals of all ages. |
| Application | Appointments are required, contact via email or telephone |
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (10) B-LINE ; (12) WENTWORTH |
| Fees | Program - Activities/workshops are offered at a subsidized cost. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available as required |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Membership Fees |
| Indexing |
| Service Categories | Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ; Parent Support Groups ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Subjects | Autism ; Learning disabilities ; Support groups |