Understanding and Maximizing OAP Funding Jamie Read Service Navigator Team Lead
Agenda • Understanding the OAP • Understanding the OAP funding – What is eligible and ineligible? – Why you may want to access services – Who you can purchase services from • Additional Funding Options
The History of the OAP • 2 support streams depending on ABA vs. diagnosis: • Applied Behaviour Analysis IBI • Intensive Behaviour Intervention Ontario • Any child with a diagnosis could access supports by contacting Autism Single Point of Access (Kinark) Program • Intensity of support would vary OAP: • Any child under 18 Childhood with a diagnosis of ASD entitled to a Budget ‘Childhood Budget’
New Needs-Based OAP • Moving towards implementation of Needs- Based Autism Program • OAP Advisory Panel recently made their recommendations for a new needs-based program • The full report is available online
Understanding the OAP Wait for Apply for Application Complete Receive the Ontario in the mail Online One-time Autism from the Application Funding Program Ministry • New to the OAP? – Contact the Central Intake and Registration Team • 1-888-444-4530 • oap@Ontario.ca
OAP Interim One-Time Funding • No longer referred to as ‘Childhood Budget’ • Provide families of autistic children and youth with direct funding to spend on eligible services of their choice • Available for all children with a diagnosis of autism up to age 18 • Children under the age of six are eligible for up to $20,000 annually • Children and youth aged six and older are eligible for up to $5,000 annually
New Family to the OAP • Must apply by either: 1. Connecting with the Central Intake and Registration Team 2. Completing the OAP Registration Form, available online
Family Waiting: How do I Apply • You must have received an ‘OAP Childhood Budget Information’ Form with your OAP Reference Number • Upon receiving the letter, you can then complete the ‘ Childhood Budget Form ’
After you receive the letter Childhood OAP Childhood Budget Budget Form Information Letter **NEED THIS BEFORE APPLYING**
Am I on the List? Registered before Registered after Apr. 1, 2019 Apr. 1, 2019 Contact the previous Single Contact the Central Intake and Point of Access (Kinark Child Registration Team and Family Services) 1-888-444-4530 1-888-454-6275 oap@Ontario.com **When contacting, ensure that your information on file (i.e., address, contact info, etc …) is up -to-date
Eligible & Ineligible Expenses www.ontario.ca/autism Eligible Expenses Ineligible Expenses • • Fees for therapies/specialized Evidence Based Behavioural services not identified as eligible Services • Housing and household items or • Additional Autism Supports services • Speech and Language, • Indirect respite services and supports Occupational Therapy, • Vitamins, medical supplies, orthotics, Physiotherapy supplements, incontinence supplies, • Respite special diets, groceries etc. • Family Service Planning and • Any services/supports delivered by a Support primary caregiver or a child under the age of 18 years • Travel • Cancellation fees for missed or • Technology cancelled sessions • Equipment and Materials
Evidence-Based Behavioural Services • Behavioural assessment of a child’s current strengths and needs to support treatment planning, setting goals and identifying strategies for a child • Evidence-based behavioural services (based on ABA) • A consultation with primary caregivers or other relevant professionals involved with a child or youth
Evidence-Based Behavioural Services • Evidence-based • There is strong scientific research that proves the service is effective • Clinical team recommends the service as appropriate for your child • Behavioural Services • Services that teach your child or youth skills that will help them participate at home, at school, and in the community • Services that help to discourage behaviours that interfere with learning and wellbeing • Applied Behavioural Analysis • An applied science, based on the principles of learning and behavior, that is supported by scientific knowledge, standards and research
Evidence-Based Behavioural Services • Help to identify strength’s and needs • Treatment based on scientific principles of ABA • Can assist in improving social and communication skills, regulating emotions, and/or increasing independence Why access Behavioural Services?
Evidence-Based Behavioural Services • Who you can purchase from: – Behaviour clinicians who deliver evidence-based services must be supervised by a clinical supervisor who meets, or is working towards, the Ontario Autism Program’s qualification requirements – To use funding to buy services from a clinical supervisor not on the provider list, the clinical supervisor must give you a signed copy of the attestation form before you receive services – Ontario Autism Program Provider List • Local Behavioural service options: – Tri-County Community Support Services – Kinark Children and Youth – On Solid Ground Behaviour Solutions – New Beginnings – School Supports
Evidence-Based Behavioural Services • Additional Resources: – Learn to be a Savvy Consumer of Autism Services: What does ‘Evidence - Based’ really mean ? – Getting the Most out of your ABA Program – Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Additional Autism Service and Supports • Curriculum-based interventions with standardized practice manuals based on the principles of ABA • Life skills and social skills training programs , such as programming to facilitate social interactions and communication with others, following social rules, developing self-help skills, and promoting independence • Employment supports for youth preparing to transition to adulthood
Additional Autism Service and Supports • Parent and caregiver coaching and training to learn behavior strategies to use with your child • Specialized autism school services that are not delivered by publicly funded schools. These services must be autism specific, individualized and based on the principles of ABA • Fees to access a certified service or guide dog from an accredited training facility, such as an organization that is a member of Assistance Dogs International or school that is a member of the International Guide Dog Federation. This includes the one-time application fee, equipment fees, or training costs
Additional Autism Service and Supports • Support social development • Transition into adulthood • Daily living skills • Anxiety supports Why access Additional Autism Services and Supports?
Additional Autism Services and Supports • Who you can purchase from – Additional autism services and supports on this list do not require a clinical supervisor, unless otherwise specified – All curriculum-based interventions should be supervised by certified experts and professionals related to those services • Local Services and Supports: – Kerry’s Place – Kinark – Snowflake Therapy – Canadian Mental Health Association – Employment Services – New Beginnings
Additional Autism Services and Supports • Additional Resources: – Autism Ontario Education Portal – Social Skills • What to Look For when choosing a Social Skills Program • Social Thinking: Teaching Social Competency • The Science of Making Friends • How to Build Social Skills in children with ASD – Employment • Transitioning to Employment • Finding and Keeping Employment • Establishing Work Opportunities • Developing Job Skills
Other Therapies and Specialized Services • Services delivered by professionals who are registered and licensed with the College. These services include: – Speech and Language pathology assessments, service delivery and consultation – Occupational therapy assessments, service delivery and consultation – Physiotherapy assessments, service delivery and consultation
Other Therapies and Specialized Services • Address sensory issues • Improve communication skills (expressive & receptive) • Gross and Fine Motor Challenges Why access other therapies and specialized services?
Other Therapies and Specialized Services • Who you can purchase from: – These services must be delivered by a registered and license professional and can include assessments and consultations • Looking for an SLP? – Ontario Association of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists – College of Audiologists and Speech and Language Pathologists of Ontario • Looking for an OT? – College of Occupational Therapists • Looking for a Physiotherapist? – College of Physiotherapists of Ontario • Local therapies and specialized services:
Other Therapies and Specialized Services • Local therapies and specialized services: – Five Counties Children’s Centre – Snowflake Therapy – Blue Sky – Miranda Hall • Additional Resources: – Physiotherapy: What to Expect – Speech and Language Therapists: What to Expect – Occupational Therapists: What to Expect
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