Women's and Children's Services
Specialized Children's Services - Children's Health
Autism Services
Trillium Health Centre is a subcontractor for Erinoak, who
is the lead agency for the Autism Initiative. Intensive Behavioural
Intervention (IBI) is provided for children meeting designated
criteria. Each child receives approximately 20 hours of therapy
per week. This service is community-based and functions from
two sites: Brampton and Mississauga.
Autism Intervention Services is a program for children who
have a diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum of Disorders,
and who reside in the Central West Region of Ontario. It provides
assessment to determine eligibility for receipt of services
and, for those who qualify, a course of Intensive Behavioural
Intervention (IBI) to assist with the child's adjustment within
the family and preschool setting, and to aid in the transition
to school.
Trillium serves clients form the Region of Peel. Its six
teams are each comprised of a Senior therapist and seven full-time
instruction therapists. The teams are based at Erinoak, but
provide IBI in homes, daycare facilities, and in the small
'in-centre' facilities.
For more information call (905) 855-3557.
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