Ontario Autism Program – Social ABC’s

Caregiver Mediated Early Years Program (CMEY): Social ABCs

Social ABCs is a free, caregiver‑mediated early years program for families of young children with social communication needs. Designed for children 12 to 42 months, the program supports early communication through play and everyday interactions, guided by your child’s interests and coached by trained professionals.

This program is available at no cost for eligible families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Services are designed to fit into daily life and are delivered in your child’s natural environment, including the home and everyday routines.

How Social ABCs Supports Your Child

Social ABCs focuses on building early social communication skills, including:

• Making sounds and vocalizations
• Shared attention
• Positive social interactions

Children learn through play and daily activities they already enjoy. The program uses evidence‑informed strategies designed specifically for toddlers and young children, taking advantage of an important period of early brain development.

Teaching and learning take place in a family‑centred way, with strategies that are easy to use during real‑life moments such as play, meals, and caregiving routines. This approach supports positive interactions and helps strengthen relationships between caregivers and children.

Program Options

Social ABCs is offered in two flexible formats to meet family needs: Group or Individual.

Group Program

The group program runs over 6 weeks and includes:

• • 6 virtual information sessions for caregivers
  • 9 one‑to‑one coaching sessions with the caregiver and child

The same caregiver must attend all virtual sessions. Both the caregiver and child participate in all coaching sessions, where strategies are practiced through play and everyday routines.

Individual Program

The individual program runs over 12 weeks and includes:

• • 9 extended one‑to‑one coaching sessions

Each session includes education about Social ABCs strategies, followed by personalized coaching focused on your child and family routines.

Eligibility

✅ Children aged 12–42 months
✅ Registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
✅ Invitation required

Registration & Contact Information

Interested in learning more or registering?

📞 Call: 1‑855‑544‑3400 ext. 22078
📧 Email: KISocialABC@Kingstonhsc.ca

Please visit Social ABCs Website for more details.

Our next round of Social ABCs sessions will be:

• February 23rd, 2026
• April 6th, 2026

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