Welcome to 2023

This brief message from our Executive Director, Sandie Hoskin touches reviews OAP news, COVID-19 and Fundraising as we look ahead to the new year.

Service Updates, OAP Update, Press ReleaseSandie Hoskin, Executive Director, LRCSSDecember 20, 2022Lake Ridge Community Support Services2023, OAP, OAP-D, OAP-Durham, OAP foundations, ABAforAll, Fundraising

OAP Urgent Response Service

As of April, the Ontario Autism Program’s Urgent Response Service has been available. Children that are experiencing a specific, urgent need can access supports to help stabilize the situation, prevent crisis, and reduce the risk of the child harming themselves, others, and property.

OAP Update, Service UpdatesBrian Stanton, MarketingApril 1, 2022Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham RegionUrgent Response Services, OAP-D, OAP, OAP-Durham, Resources for Exceptional Children & Youth

OAP updates families on the new Independent Intake Organization: AccessOAP

Minister Fullerton updates OAP families on the launch of Independent Intake Organization, AccessOAP and more in her recent letter to OAP families.

OAP UpdateBrian Stanton, MarketingMarch 31, 2022Lake Ridge Community Support ServicesOAP, AccessOAP

OAP Entry to School Program Announcement

The OAP Entry to School (ETS) program has been awarded to OAP-Durham. OAP-Durham (OAP-D) is a partnership between Lake Ridge Community Support Service (LRCSS)…..

OAP Update, Service UpdatesKaren Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical DirectorDecember 16, 2021Lake Ridge Community Support ServicesOAP, Entry to School, OAP-D, OAP-Durham, early years service pathway, early years, Ontario Autism Program

Project ImPACT: How LRCSS is delivering OAP Caregiver-mediated Programs in Durham

Beginning summer 2021, the OAP-D will be offering caregiver-mediated programs through the Ontario Autism Program. Learn about how LRCSS will be serving families with children up to 48 months through Project ImPACT.

OAP UpdateBrian StantonJune 29, 2021Lake Ridge Community Support Servicesproject impact, Project Impact, caregiver mediated, OAP, Ontario Autism Program, caregiver mediated early years, caregiver-mediatedComment

OAP UPDATE - Ontario Autism Program announces Caregiver-mediated Early Years Programs

Today Ontario Autism Program announced the launch of the Caregiver-mediated Early Years Programs.

OAP UpdateBrian Stanton, MarketingJune 25, 2021Lake Ridge Community Support Servicesproject impact, Project Impact, caregiver mediated, OAP, Ontario Autism Program

We’re launching a BRAND NEW resource for parents & caregivers.

Lake Ridge Community Support Services is launching a new hub for On-Demand Foundational Family Services. This site will provide families registered to the OAP with videos, pre-recorded workshops, articles, downloadable and printable tools, tip sheets and more.

OAP Update, Press ReleaseBrian Stanton, MarketingNovember 12, 2020OAP, OAP foundations, Foundational Family Services, foundational services, foundational family services, Ontario Autism Program, workshops, parent training, resources for parents

Parenting and Autism – A parents perspective on the service and the education systems

Immediately following ‘the diagnosis’ I informed the school and meetings were held, and magically there were answers and strategies available to help my child learn. Although this started off positively, I soon realized that the strategies the school had were from a list of ‘known fixes’ and they were going to use these, and only these, strategies. The truth is that the education system has been struggling for a while to get the right supports and staff in place for children with varying needs.

Inspiration, Parenting, EdcuationTarra McPhail, Behaviour Consultant, MomAugust 26, 2020Lake Ridge Community Support Serviceseducation system, school system for children with autism, support system, critique, service system, OAP

OAP UPDATE - What you need to know about Phase 1 of Foundational Family Services

4-Aug-2020 2:30 pm - The Ontario Minister of Children. Community and Social Services announced the launch of phase 1 of the Ontario Autism Program’s (OAP) Foundational Family Services of which Lake Ridge Community Support Services will be a provider for the Eastern Ontario region. Here is what you need to know about these FREE services available to families registered with the OAP.

OAP Update, Service UpdatesKaren Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical DirectorAugust 3, 2020Foundational Family Services, foundational services, foundational family services, OAP foundations, OAP, Ontario Autism Program, MC, Ministry of Children Community and Social Services

Clients with existing behaviour plans can be extended another 6 months and beyond according to OAP Update

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Update January 24, 2020 - Recent information released by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services brings some important news to those waiting to find out what will happen once their child’s existing behaviour plans finish.

OAP UpdateSandie Hoskin, Executive Director, LRCSSJanuary 24, 2020Lake Ridge Community Support ServicesOAP, Ontario Autism Program, autism funding, ontario government, MCCSS, Ministry of Children Community and Social Services, Ontario Autism Panel, needs-based autism program

MCCSS OAP Announcement December 17, 2019

Read the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services December 17, 2019 Press Release here outlining plans for a needs-based autism program consisting of core services like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), foundational family services, early intervention and urgent and complex needs.

OAP UpdateBrian Stanton, MarketingDecember 17, 2019Lake Ridge Community Support ServicesOAP, Ontario Autism Program, autism funding, ontario government, MCCSS, Ministry of Children Community and Social Services, Ontario Autism Panel, needs-based autism program