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Resource Centre/library

The Resource Centre/Library lends materials such as books, journals, newsletters and videotapes

on a wide range of topics including:

           ·       Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder

           ·        Asperger's Syndrome

           ·        Education

           ·        Long-term planning

           ·        Communication Strategies

           ·        Recreation and Leisure

           ·        Other related topics

In addition, we have:

           ·        Internet access for researching information relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder

           ·        Access to Picture Communication symbol computer program

           ·        Space for individuals and families to meet

Intensive Child & Family Services

In-home consultation provides intense, short-term assistance from a community services staff who can

teach the family strategies to deal with a specific situation or to teach a new skill.  These areas can include:

·        Support/Behaviour strategies

            ·        Communication strategies

            ·        Teaching of life skills

            ·        Social skills

            ·        Long-term planning

Social Groups

Kerry’s Place Autism Services Dufferin offers a limited number of social groups each year depending on need.  In addition, a community services staff is available to consult to other social skills groups within the community.

Sibshop

Sibshop is a program just for brothers and sister of kids with special needs.  In Sibshops brothers and sisters of kids with

special needs have an opportunity to meet and talk with other kids who have siblings with unique needs.  Sibshops are fun

and provide children with an opportunity to meet other siblings, play games, do activities, and have dinner with new friends.  Sibshops are co-sponsored by Community Living Dufferin, Dufferin Child and Family Services and Kerry’s Place Autism Services.

Family Support Group

This group meets the last Tuesday night of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  I t is an opportunity for family members

to share experiences, strength, hope and ideas.  Groups may include: video/book review, guest speaker on a topic of mutual interest, and informal sharing in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.  Group members plan topics around shared

interests. 

Workshops

Workshops are offered to groups of people, schools, and agencies.  Workshops can be tailored to specific areas of

interest within the Pervasive Developmental Disorder Spectrum.

Respite Services

This service can provide families with assistance in recruiting, screening, training, and matching of potential respite

providers/ contract workers with families in need.  Respite Services are available to all families of children in

Dufferin County with a developmental disability regardless of their diagnosis.

Contact information:

Kerry’s Place Autism Services – Dufferin Resource Centre

15 Elizabeth St. Unit 12

Orangeville, ON L9W 3X3

Tel (519) 940-3590

Fax (519) 943-0650

Resource Centre/Library

The Resource Centre/library lends materials such as books, journal articles, newsletters and videotapes on a

wide range of topics.

 In addition, we have Internet Access for researching information relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder

·        Access to Boardmaker and Writing with Symbols programs

·        Space for individuals and their families to meet

·        A laminator to develop personal resources

Family Resource Days

Our Family Resource Days take place on  Mondays  for those who need quick access to information or a resource.

Please feel free to drop by on these Mondays to check out our collection of books and Articles, or

call Jim Timmins (519) 763-5812 or  E-mail: jtimmins@kerrysplace.org  to book a time.

Intensive Child & Family Services

Our in- home consultation provides, short-term assistance from a community services staff who can teach the family

strategies to deal with a specific situation or to teach a new skill.  These areas can include:

·        Support / Behaviour strategies

·        Communication strategies

·        Teaching of life skills

·        Social skills

·        Long-term planning

Social Groups

Social groups are developed around expressed needs and are available for children, youth and adults. Ongoing groups are the

Asperger’s Teen Group in collaboration with Family Counseling and Support Services. Contact Jim Timmins (519) 763-5812

or  E-mail: jtimmins@kerrysplace.org  regarding current groups or to express your interest for a social group opportunity

for your child.  

Sibshops

Sibshop is a program just for brothers and sister of kids with special needs.  In Sibshops brothers and sisters of kids with

special needs have an opportunity to meet and talk with other kids who have siblings with unique needs.  Sibshops are

fun and provide children with an opportunity to meet other siblings, play games, do activities, and have dinner with new

friends.  Sibshops are co-sponsored by Kidsability and Kerry’s Place Autism Services.

Asperger’s Family Support Group

This group meets the last Thursday night of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  I t is an opportunity for family

members to share experiences, and ideas.  Groups may include: video/book review, guest speaker on a topic of mutual

interest, and informal sharing in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.  Group members plan topics around

shared interests. 

Workshops

Workshops are offered to groups of people, schools, and agencies.  Workshops can be tailored to specific areas of

interest within the Pervasive Developmental Disorder Spectrum.

Contact information

The Resource Centre within the Orchard Park Office Centre located at 494 Massey St., Unit C, Guelph, ON N1K 1B4.

To book a Family Resource Day or to hear about how you can become involved with Kerry's Place Autism Services