Autism (ASD)

Our goal at the Core Centre is to provide a variety of opportunities to assist parents with a solid knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism Consultation Services: Individual and Group Sessions

Raising a child with ASD presents a unique experience that requires specialized knowledge and training to ensure you are prepared for the many variables in their lives. Autism consultation services have been designed to meet the diverse needs of children with autism and to support families navigating the recent changes to Ontario Autism Program. At the Core Centre, we offer 1:1 and group meetings for parents and caregivers.

PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT:

The main goal of the assessment is to identify child’s areas of strengths and weakness. The results from the assessment assist in developing the right programming for your child. To learn more about benefits of a psycho-educational/gifted assessment please visit: https://corecentre.ca/psychoeducational-assessment/.

You may book your initial consultation session with a registered psychologist here: www.corecentre.online. After booking your appointment you will receive a receipt and you will be asked to fill out the intake form: https://corecentre.online/2020/07/28/intake-forms/.

Our services are reimbursable through most workplace benefits and are tax deductible. It is recommended to confirm with your insurer information related to your coverage and requirements.

IN-PERSON SERVICES – ASSESSMENTS:

Assessments are conducted partially on-line (consultation and feedback sessions) and in-person (testing). For in-person appointments we screen clients over the phone before scheduling or confirming appointments for any symptoms and travel history that may be related to COVID-19.

Clients are also asked to fill out the screening questionnaire: https://forms.gle/V7JrvzGWkrLsNZLv9.

Assessments are delivered with the examiner and examinee facing each other through a Plexiglas screen. When possible assessment stimuli are displayed on a iPad or computer monitor located to the right of the Client. Otherwise, they are presented from as per standardized procedures. Both the examiner and examinee are wearing personal protective equipment (i.e., cloth face masks) as per Core Centre Inc. policy.