Act Early Project on ASD
Act Early! Help for young children at-risk for autism
by Robin Gaines, Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathologist
The Act Early Autism Project is presently studying an early intervention parent-training program designed for families of very young children. Based on studies from the M.I.N.D. Institute of Davis California, parents learn how to promote communication, social and play skills, and positive social interaction with their child — within the child’s daily activities in the home. No direct referral to this project is possible at this time. If a health care practitioner is concerned about a child presenting with early signs of autism, a direct referral can be made to the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre. However, results and outcomes of this parent-training program will be available in the next year and will be posted here in this website.
Concerned about a child presenting with early signs of autism …
- Consult the “Where to refer” section of this website to proceed with a referral to the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre.
- Click here to access a referral flowchart related to speech and language servcies offered in Ottawa. This flowchart was developed during the “ACT EARLY” autism research project.
- Visit the website : www.actearlyautism.ca
Community partners:
- Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
- CHEO Research Institute
- MIND Institute at U.C. Davis
- Emerging Minds Treatment Centre
Research funded by The Provincial Centre of Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO.