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The Western Michigan University Autism Centre of Excellence was established to facilitate a
sweeping array of initiatives that use high-tech methods to help train mental health practitioners,
parents, and others working with ASD, ultimately leading to wider certification of other
professionals trained in treating autism. YouTube channel contains several useful video lectures
on different topics on autism and specific problems, such as feeding, language, self-injurious
behaviours, preparing a child for a dentist, and more. The lectures are taught by leading specialists
in ABA.

Autism Centre of Excellence

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One of several Support for Patient Research (SPOR) units dedicated to bringing health research
findings to life by helping integrate them into patient care. They engage with patients from across
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and collaborate with the research
community on governance, priority setting, and the planning and conducting research.

Maritime SPOR Support Unit (MSSU) (Disponible en Français)

Geneva Center for Autism is Canada’s primary resource centre for autism. It offers comprehensive
education and training services which enable parents and professionals to become effective
interveners and advocates for people with ASD.

Geneva Center for Autism

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Pre-school children (~ 0-5 years)
Services offered by the Children's Rehabilitation Team are available to preschool-age children at
either the Woodbridge Centre located in Fredericton or the Upper River Valley Hospital located
in Waterville. Triaging of clients between locations is based on the reason for referral, the
diagnosis, and their proximity to the available services.
The Children's Rehab Team offers a wide range of outpatient rehabilitation services. The team
consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Dietitians
and Social Workers specialized in pediatric care. Examples of the many services the team provides
are: neonatal follow-up assessments; developmental therapy; feeding/swallowing assessments;
parent/caregiver training; augmentative communication training; seating/positioning
assessments; and play-based exercise programs.
Children may be seen by the full team, a partial team, or may be referred to single service options
depending on the reason for referral. Initial screenings or assessments will determine a child's
treatment plan and, specifically, which disciplines will be involved based on the child's needs.
The Children's Rehab Team works with pre-school age children diagnosed with a wide variety of
conditions including: Cerebral Palsy (CP); Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Down's Syndrome;
Spina Bifida; Muscular Dystrophy; developmental delays; and infants born prematurely or are
considered high risk. Upper River Valley Hospital 11300 Route 130 Waterville, NB E7P 1H1 Phone: (506) 375-2569 Fax: (506) 375-2840 School-age children (5 years+)
Paediatric rehabilitation services for school-age children (5+) are available through other
organizations such as Extra-Mural Program New Brunswick the Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development, and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation. Services in&nbsp;Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietetics are also available at the Dr. Everett
Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) or at the Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH).&nbsp;

Children’s Rehabilitation Team (Region 3) (Disponible en Français) 

Canadian Child Care Federation is an organization committed to best practice in early childhood
education. The website contains various tools and resources for parents and families of preschool
children. This is also a place for practitioners who can watch webinars, become a member, use
their resource library, and more.

Canadian Child Care Federation (Disponible en Français)

Kathleen Graves is a psychologist in New Brunswick who offers services for adolescents and adults
on the spectrum. She also provides services for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning and
Language Disorders, Intellectual Disability and in the area of school psychology.

Kathleen Graves-Colquhoun, Psychologist (private practice)

Jim Walter is a single dad raising two daughters, one of whom has autism.