 | Autism Intervention ProgramOffering Support To Children Diagnosed with Autism |
What Is It?
South East Region Autism Intervention Program
Through our partnership with Pathways for Children and Youth, Kingston; we provide the Intensive Behaviour Intervention program for the counties of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.
Children diagnosed with Autism and assessed to be eligible for this provincial service receive 15+ hrs of individualized instruction in their natural setting and transition supports upon graduation. Families also benefit from Parent Training opportunities incorporated within the program.
Who Are We?
Carol Spearman, Clinical Supervisor, North
Carol began her career working with preschool children and has continued to do so since 1990. Carol is one of the original Instructor Therapists from the time of the program’s inception. After receiving her certification as a Behaviour Analyst she moved into her current position, providing supervision to therapists working in the northern area of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. Carol also teaches at the post-secondary level. Carol is the parent of three children and is enjoying the challenges and successes that arise from being part of the Autism team.
Maxine Weber, Clinical Supervisor, South
Maxine has been working in the field of special needs for over 25 years, her particular areas of focus being Autism and Learning Disabilities. She joined the Autism Intervention Program early in its development in 2001 and has worked in a supervising capacity with the program since 2002. She has enjoyed being part of the program’s growth and development. Maxine lives in Portland with her busy family. She provides supervision to therapists working in the southern area of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.
We are proud to present our team of dedicated Instructor Therapists. Located throughout the three counties these talented instructors bring with them diverse backgrounds of education and experience. This compilation of provincially trained and skilled therapists provide intensive daily therapy in the child’s natural environment with the supervision and support of the Clinical Team.
Instructor Therapists
Angella Johnston
Brenda Ferguson
Jenny Smith
Joanne Bond
Kathy Crowe
Kelly Brett
Lynda Cameron
Paula Coleman
Sara White
Shauna Trachy
Tammy Demidoff
Tanya Cassell
How to Make A Referral
All referrals received are forwarded to Pathways for Children and Youth for eligibility review.
The Referral Process: With a Diagnosis of Autism
The family can refer directly to the program by completing both the Autism Intervention Referral form and Consent to Share Information form located at the bottom of this page under Documents and Forms. You will all need to attach any available assessment documentation. These should be sent to:
Melanie Ferguson
Autism Intervention Program
Lanark Community Programs
30 Bennett Street,
Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9
The Referral Process: Without a Diagnosis of Austism
Families who suspect autism but do not have a diagnosis should proceed towards assessment by having their family physician make a referral requesting diagnostics for Autism to:
- Hotel Dieu Child Development Centre, Kingston
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre
Once the diagnosis process has been completed proceed with the steps noted under "With a diagnosis" above.
Should you have any questions please contact the program
at 1-866-257-7618 ext. 723
Documents and Forms
Autism Intervention Referral Form
Consent to Share Information Form