Recently the PEI Government updated their website to include the following information.
Autism service is provided for preschool and school age children and youth in Prince Edward Island. Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is provided by the preschool autism coordinator and specialists who individualize instruction for preschoolers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Diagnostic services are available through the Department of Health while intervention services are provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Autism consultants at the school boards and the Autism Coordinator at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development can provide individual consultation, assessment and behavioural support for students with autism spectrum disorders in Grades 1-12 or school exit. This service is available to students who have a confirmed diagnosis of Autism, PDD-NOS or Asperger Syndrome. Training and support for school staff serving these students is an integral component of the Autism Coordinator and Consultant role. Intensive support is offered to assist families with transitions, particularly from pre-school into Grade 1.
A lending library of autism related print and media resources is maintained by the Autism Coordinator and may be accessed, in PEI only, by calling (902)569-7792.
For assistance or information, please contact:
Marlene Breitenbach, M.S.Ed.,BCBA. Special Education Autism Coordinator
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(902) 569-7792 mmbreitenbach@edu.pe.caEastern School District Autism Consultant
(902) 368-6990Western School Board Autism Consultant
(902) 888-8400Commission scolaire de langue française
902)620-3754
Other PEI Government website information on autism.
Interesting Facts. Special Needs Support – Our Preschool Autism Program operates at capacity with 21 children. The Public School Autism Service is provided to 137 students.
Autism Early Intervention Program.
Background information about school autism services can be found here.
