Autism Resource Services

The Autism Resource team (ART) supports Autistic students in the Durham District School Board (DDSB). The team consists of Psychological Services staff, Instructional Facilitators, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

We ensure educators have the resources they need to support Autistic students.

For parents

If you think your child may be Autistic, you may wish to consider requesting an assessment with your health care professional. The sooner Autism is identified, the faster we can give your child the classroom support they need.

If your child is Autistic, you might want to become familiar with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) to find out what resources are available. The Inclusive Student Services team (ISS) and school staff will support your child's education and development. If the ISS team finds, based on their consultations with you and with the school team, that your child needs additional support, they will submit a referral to us for further resources. ART can collaborate with community organizations that are supporting your child.

For educators

If you have an Autistic student in your class or school, it is important that you have all of the resources necessary to support their learning in an inclusive and supportive environment. Please consult first with your school's ISS team to help you develop a plan to support the student's needs. The ISS team will submit a referral to the ART if they believe additional support is necessary.