POPARD Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders

LOCATION:
Delta School District
MANDATE:
POPARD is funded by the Ministry of Education. It provides consultation and planning services for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
REFERRAL PROCEDURE:
Contact the POPARD District Partner (SD61 District Learning Support Teacher).
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:
POPARD is an outreach service. The consultant will observe the student in their local school, and will meet with the parents, teachers, and other school personnel, to set goals and plan the student’s program.
The observation and consultation phase usually consists of a one-day visit, with a follow-up during the same school year.