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September 14, 2021

My Medical Appointment / Reason For Today’s Visit

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This is a tool for individuals with ASD and their parents/caregivers to use at each appointment with a health care professional to improve the quality of each visit. The Word version can be customized or the PDF version can be submitted electronically.

Young child with autism getting a check-up from his doctor.

March 24, 2021

Caring for Your Patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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This one page form provides essential information about an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder to any…

January 1, 2021

Transitioning Together

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In early 2021, the York ASD Partnership was successful in their application and received a grant…

January 1, 2021

ASD – Access Pathway

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This bookmark tool outlines the access pathway to services for those seeking supports for the first…

A woman examining a disability tax credit form.

January 1, 2021

The Disability Tax Credit Certificate and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Tips for Applying

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The purpose of this document is to accompany the Canada Revenue Agency Guide RC4064 in assisting…

YSSN has benefited greatly from our engagement with the Partnership, providing us with many opportunities to learn and grow and so I am pleased that we are able to support the Partnership work in return.

Kim Thorn, CEO, York Support Services Network