Early Years Autism Services
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Education and Early Years - AKA: Formerly Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Service Description
Early Years Autism Specialists provide individualized services to help preschool and kindergarten aged children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders to acquire new skills. Appointments occur at the child's home, early learning centre or school and services can include:
- Intensive Behavioural Intervention (I.B.I.) for up to 25 hours per week to help children with communication and everyday living skills
- Transition to school planning
- Intensive Kindergarten Support (I.K.S.)
Information
Eligibility:
Young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders before entering school
Provisional diagnosis of any of the above will be accepted for referral and placement on the waitlist but diagnosis must be confirmed in writing prior to beginning of services.
Provisional diagnosis of any of the above will be accepted for referral and placement on the waitlist but diagnosis must be confirmed in writing prior to beginning of services.
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Formal referral must be submitted by the diagnosing registered medical professional (e.g. psychologist, pediatrician, psychiatrist)
Documents Required:
Completed referral documents * Call or email about adding a child to the waitlist prior to the referral documents being completed
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Program Inquiries
902-368-4472
Language:
English * Website available in French
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Aubin Arsenault Building, 3 Brighton Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T6
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October-May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June-September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
