NONA Child Development Centre

What steps to take if you suspect your child may have Autism Spectrum Disorder…

Under 6 Program                                 

The NONA Child Development Centre is committed to providing individualized early intervention services for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families who live in the North Okanagan.  Plans are developed for each individual child based on their strengths and needs.

What can we provide?

We can provide:

• Development of an individualized plan of intervention.

• Up to 12 hours of Behaviour Assistant services that incorporate a variety of strategies to facilitate skill acquisition, generalization & maintenance.

• Use of multiple, integrated therapies. Interdisciplinary team meetings to review service plan.

• Transition planning into kindergarten.

Individualized funding may be used to purchase services from the following:

• Speech and Language Pathologist

• Occupational Therapist

• Behaviour Consultant

• Behaviour Assistants

We will work with you to develop a package of services that best fits your child’s and family’s needs within the $20,000 outlined by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

We encourage you and/or your partner to meet with other families at our monthly support and educational group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders .  NONA Child Development Centre also hosts special events.

1 Talk with your pediatrician about any concerns you have about your child

2. Your pediatrician will refer you to Interior Health for an assessment.

3. Interior Health makes a referral to NONA where the assessment will occur.

4. If diagnosed a referral is made to our local Community Living Services office.

5. Talk with a Social Worker about your funding options.  

6. Any questions regarding the assessment process and/or NONA’s Under 6 Autism services can be directed to our Family Support  Social Worker at 549-1281.