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Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite Support
ASD Respite Support offers a flexible mechanism to families or guardians caring for children and youth, who have a diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum Disorder, to receive temporary relief from the physical and emotional demands involved with caring for children with ASD.
Families may:
- Engage in the services of a respite support person who will take over the care-giving responsibilities.
- Choose to use a family based or host families who provide care to the child or youth with ASD in their own homes.
- Consider using a centre based respite which is provided in a residence with trained, paid staff.
Who is eligible to receive this service?
- Families and or guardians caring for children/youth who have a documented diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum including: Autistic Disorder (Autism), Pervasive Development Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Asperger’s Disorder.
- Children/youth aged 0-17 (up to the child’s 18th birthday).
How will families access it?
Community Living Wallaceburg will receive referrals from a number of community partners – health or social service professionals, KIDS Team, Chatham Kent Children’s Services or school based personnel. Eligibility will be determined by Community Living Wallaceburg as per MCYS guidelines. Based on the needs of the family and their preferences, a respite plan will be developed. Upon approval, and based on available resources, a subsidy amount is determined. The funding is provided for the ficsal year, from April 1st to March 31st.
How does it work?
Payment for the respite supports will be made by Community Living Wallaceburg. Arrangements for payment will be dependant on the respite plan. Families are able to pool their respite allocation with other funding they may receive (SSAH, ACSD). Community Living Wallaceburg can assist families when requested to co-ordinate this effort.
