ID: Children between the ages of 0 and 7 have access to early stimulation services at the CLSC or in the community. For more information, please contact the IS-ASD-PD access point at 514-363-3025, extension 2257.
If your child was diagnosed with a “global developmental delay”, be sure to have them reassessed at age 7 to confirm an intellectual disability diagnosis. “Global development delay” diagnoses do not apply to children older than 7 years.
ASD (0 to 5 years): If you have any concerns about your child’s development, contact your pediatrician for further assessment. If necessary, contact an ASD assessment clinic (Montreal Children’s Hospital, Douglas Mental Health University Institute or CHU Sainte-Justine). You can also go to a private clinic to have your child diagnosed.
While waiting for the diagnosis, you can contact the psychosocial reception desk for early stimulation services at the CLSC or in the community.
ASD (5 years and up): You must contact your doctor and get a referral to have your child evaluated. You can also go to a private clinic.