Caregiver-Mediated Early Years

Caregiver-Mediated Early Years (C-MEY) programs support families with young children (aged 12 to 48 months) diagnosed with autism to learn new skills and meet individualized goals.

In the Caregiver-Mediated model, parents and caregivers learn therapeutic strategies and specific techniques from professionals based on their child’s individual needs. The programs aim to build parents’ and caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development in:

  • Social interaction
  • Play
  • Communication
  • Emotional development
  • Adaptive development and self-help skills

Eligibility Requirements:

Your child is eligible if:

  • Your child has an autism diagnosis, is registered with Access OAP and has received a letter of invitation
  • Your child is under the age of 4 years old 

Once you have received a letter of invitation from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, register for Entry to School by contacting Samantha McCarthy, C-MEY Program Coordinator

C-MEY Programs

Pivotal Response Treatment

PRT is an evidence-based intervention program for children (12-48 months) at the start of intervention. The focus is on communication and social engagement.

PRT

Social ABC's

This program is for: children (12 to 42 months) at the start of the intervention and who have social communication difficulties.

Social ABC's

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caregiver - Mediated Early Years (C-MEY) at TVCC?

Programs to support families with young children (aged 12 to 48 months) diagnosed with autism to learn new skills and meet individualized goals.

Who is eligible for C-MEY?

Families who are registered in the OAP and have receive an invitation from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) 

What programs do you offer?

We offer PRT, JASPER and Social ABCs. The program coordinator can speak to you about the structure and availability of each program.

What can I expect after choosing a program?

After choosing a program, you will be connected with an experienced clinician from TVCC and/or one of our four partner agencies providing C-MEY in southwestern Ontario.

How do I register for C-MEY?

Select an option:

  • TVCC Intake Coordinator: 1-866-590-8822 & Press 1
  • Fill out the Online Referral Form
  • Call C-MEY Program Coordinator: 866-590-8822 Ext 53777
  • Email us - abs [at] tvcc.on.ca (abs[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)