Service Navigation and Coordination
Do you have a child or youth registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and require information on resources in your area? The Kinark team is here to help!
Service Navigation and Coordination connects you with our knowledgeable Foundational Service Specialists who provide information based on the unique needs of your family for the services, programs and funding that may be available to you and your child with autism.
Families can request Service Navigation and Coordination for a variety of reasons. Commons topics we support families with are:
- After being diagnosed with autism – next steps
- Information about the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- Accessing other sources of funding for my child
- Finding respite
- Finding recreational programs for my child
- Connecting families to community services
- Where to access mental health services
- Where to find educational resources and workshops for parents
- What are Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs and how do I choose one
- Accessing Special Education resources
- Accessing social skills groups for my child
- Supporting my child’s transition to Adulthood
- Caregiver and Sibling Support Groups
Service Navigation and Coordination is offered free of charge. To be eligible for this service, your child or youth must be enrolled in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and have a diagnosis of autism.
To be connected to a member of our team, please request a free consultation.
Upcoming Events
- May22
- Jun12
Ask a Service Navigator
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child (2 – 18 years old) who is registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Are you looking for services and information to support your child’s needs? Our Foundational Service Specialists are here to help!
Kinark’s Ask a Service Navigator sessions support families by answering the questions you may have when navigating the different autism services available.
Each session connects families to members of our Foundational Service Specialists, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about funding (core clinical services, OAP foundational family services), eligible services, applications, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs, respite options, workshops, support groups and more.
Upcoming Dates
April
Date: April 10, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m.
May
Date: May 22, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m.
June
Date: June 12, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Funding Application Support
Are you trying to apply for Special Services at Home? Looking at the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities application and not sure where to start? Did you know you could apply for the Disability Tax Credit? We understand these applications can be overwhelming and our team is here to help.
Facilitated by our Foundational Service Specialists, our free Funding Application Support sessions help guide you through the step-by-step process for each of these important funding applications for your child with ASD. Sessions for each application are held once a month online through our secure video conferencing platform. You can also arrange a time to meet with a member of our Foundational Service Specialists following the session.
View the dates and times for upcoming sessions below!
Upcoming Dates
Special Services at Home
Date: April 9, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: May 7, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: June 4, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
Date: March 19, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: April 16, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: May 14, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: June 11, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Disability Tax Credit
Date: March 26, 2025 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: April 23, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: May 21, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Date: June 18, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m.