NEURODIVERSE AND AUTISM SPECIFIC SERVICES
CHILD, YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS
Neurodiverse and Autism specific services at TMG include several approaches that help to support the individual, couple, family members, and school, with challenges that interfere with the individual’s daily functioning and quality of life. We take a strength-based approach and take the time to understand and support the individual to use their gifts and gain insight into their challenges to determine how to best support them and their families (where applicable).
Treatments/approaches available include but are not limited to: Individual and/or Family Counselling, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Social Skills Training, Family Therapy Support, Behavioural Approaches, Social-Relational Approaches, Sexual Health Education (child and parent support), Relationship Counselling, and Group Therapy. All our approaches are adapted to accommodate the individual’s unique communication styles, sensory sensitivities, and cognitive processing differences.
We also recognize that, at times, supports will be provided by multiple professionals, and therefore are committed to working with the individual in consultation with family members (with permission from the individual) and other professionals and teams.
Our counsellors and educators have training and experience in working with autistic individuals, as well as flexibility to adapt their approaches based on the person’s needs and preferences. Building trust, using clear and consistent communication, and respecting sensory sensitivities are acknowledged and recognized as key approaches to working with autistic individuals.
AUTISM FUNDING UNIT
All our services are considered eligible expenses for children and youth from the ages of 6 through to the end of their 18th year, living with Autism and funded under the Autism Funding Unit (AFU). Counselling for parents is also an eligible expense for ages 0-6 years old covered under the AFU.
Twenty percent of the annual funding may be used for eligible training, travel, equipment and supplies related to autism intervention. This includes workshops and training offered through TMG. See the ‘Education and Training’ tab on this site for workshops, online training, and education offered. You will need to check with the AFU to determine whether specific education offered through “Online Training” is eligible.
Find more information here on Autism Funding in British Columbia: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-funding
Parents can also manage their Autism Funding online by setting up an account at the ‘My Family Services’ site. Follow this link to set up an account:
https://myfamilyservices.gov.bc.ca/s/login/?startURL=%2Fs%2F&ec=302
Invoicing: The Autism Funding Branch is invoiced directly by the Service Provider