South East RegionIntakeReferral to Kerry's Place Autism Services may be made by a parent, doctor and/or agency/school board. All persons referred to Kerry's Place Autism Services must have proof of diagnosis within the Spectrum of Autism. Residential Supports In the South East Region, residential services are provided to people in congregate and independent living settings. Residences are located in urban and rural settings. Specialized TreatmentThe South East Region provides specialized high-support programs which include individualized treatment environments. Resource CentreThe Resource Centre houses a lending library for materials such as books, journals, videotapes and DVDs on a wide range of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.An online library can be accessed via https://secure.kerrysplace.org/eLib/elib_welcome.aspxIn addition we offer access to the Boardmaker software program and a laminator to develop resource visual aids.Meeting space for families and for their support and service providers is available. ASD Education and TrainingFor free training workshops follow https:https://secure.kerrysplace.org/respitetraining/For Conferences and Education with a fee attached follow https://secure.kerrysplace.org/community/Funding OptionsOntario Disability Support Program http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odspDevelopmental Services Ontario http://www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-southeastAssistance for Children with Severe Disabilities http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/disabilities/index.aspxSpecial Services at Home http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/specialservices/index.aspxParent SupportA family support group is offered by Family Space Quinte in partnership with Autism Ontario. Call 613-966-9427 for more information.
Regional Executive DirectorChristine Johnsoncjohnson@kerrysplace.orgDirector of Services and SupportsDavid Pughdpugh@kerrysplace.org