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Resources for Yukon
Below is a compilation of resources for getting a diagnosis, applying for funding, building a support team, and securing extra support and human resources pertaining to Yukon.
How to Get a Diagnostic Assessment
Extra People to Go to for Support
Other than your family doctor or pediatrician, there are extra people that you can go to for support.
Children’s Disability Services
Provide services that can help you care for your child
Help families access the services they need
Help increase your child’s lifelong learning potential
Visit the official website of the Government of Yukon for more information.
Child Development Centre
Works with families and community members to provide therapeutic services and support the developmental needs of children
They also offer ASD diagnostic assessments through the Child and Youth Diagnostic and Support Team
For more information, please contact:
Call: 867 456 8182
Autism Funding
Below are some general steps to follow to help you navigate the funding process for autism much easier.
Children’s Disability Services
After getting a diagnosis of autism, you can see if you are eligible for funding through Children’s Disability Services.
To apply for funding:
You must provide a number of personal information to help determine eligibility
A social worker will arrange a meeting to discuss your family’s needs
A follow-up meeting may be needed
A report or assessment identifying the child’s ability to function in daily life must be provided
If your family is eligible, it may take 4-6 weeks to set up the funding.
Contact:
Call: 867 393 7464
1 800 661 0408 (toll free)
867 667 7553 (fax)
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Children's Disability Services, H–11B
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Visit: 49B Waterfront Place, Whitehorse (open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm)
Building a Support Team
After you receive the autism funding, use it to build a support team.
Your support team might include:
Behaviour Consultants (BC)
Assess child development and behaviour
Design and implement a behaviour plan of intervention
Coach parents
Care Providers
Provide medical care/treatments
Educators/Tutors
Assist in the learning and knowledge intake of the child
Aid the child in following provided instructions
Health Professionals
Will be of assistance when concerns relating to the health of the child come up
Social Workers
Work with the child to enhance overall well-being
Help the child meet basic and complex needs
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
Develop communication skills
Introduce communication tools
Help with oral motor skill development (eating, drinking, swallowing, etc.)
Support Workers
Work with the child directly
Promote independence and wellbeing
Provide direct physical help when called for
Therapists
Work directly with the child
Practice skills with the child
Work towards individual goals with the child
Additional Community Programs and Resources
Here is a non-exhaustive list of other available programs and resources within Yukon. Feel free to share some with us should you have any more!