This new program is an innovative model designed to support young adults with moderate to severe autism in a community based, typical lifestyle townhouse in the warm and receptive community of Thornhill in Markham, Ontario. There is opportunity for up to three young adults to reside together, each with their own bedroom, and shared living and dining space. The program allows for a seamless continuation of life skill independence training, as well as opportunities to facilitate improved communication, socialization, recreation and leisure opportunities. The resident will attend and increase their job skills in a supported day program until such time that appropriate paid employment could be found. Staff support is available during all awake hours, and there is overnight supervision as well.
OARTY Member:
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A Circle of Support
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Program/Facility Description:
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Residential care and treatment for transition-aged adults |
City:
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Thornhill |
Ministry Region:
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Central |
Home Type:
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Group Home |
Client Group:
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DC |
Accredited By:
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Not Accredited
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- BED AVAILABILITY
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Immediate
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30 Days
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60 Days
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90 Days
Accepted Conditions
1. Client Groups
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Cultural Accommodations | Developmentally Challenged | Males Only | Religious Accommodations |
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2. Diagnostic Features
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Autism Spectrum Disorder | Nonverbal/Communication Disorder | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
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3. Problematic Behaviours
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Demanding (Excessive) | Fearful/Anxious | Over-active | Physical Aggression Towards Adults | Physical Aggression Towards Property | Physical Aggression Towards Self | Running | Short Attention Span | Socially Delayed | Tantrums |
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4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)
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5. Teen Issues
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No services offered in this category |
6.1 Health Care Requirements
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6.2 Procedures from Regulated Health Professions Act, 1996
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No services offered in this category |
7. School and Community
* Select the following criteria that are addressed through external education/community services, for internal supports, please denote in the appropriate categories. |
No services offered in this category |
9. Program Treatment Services
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Assessment | Behaviour Management | Community Skills Training | Day Treatment | Life Skills Program | Long Term Residental (2+ years) | Preparation for Independence | Sensory Stimulation | Social Skills Training | Specialized Program for Transitional Age Youth | Summer Program | Vocational Training |
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10. Professional Services Included in Set Rate (Professionals on staff and/or contracted at no additonal cost)
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Behaviour Management Consultation | Clinical Consultation | Communication Specialists | Dental Specialist | Family Therapy | Psychiatric Assessment | Psychiatric Supervision |
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11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services
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Art Therapy | Behaviour Management Consultation | Music, Drama and Other Therapy | Neurological Consultation | Psychiatric Supervision | Psychological Assessment | Speech Therapy |
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