One in every 44 children has autism. The services available to these individuals and their families do not correspond to the number of people affected. Individuals with autism and parents of autistic children are frequently left feeling alone, unsure of where to turn, or scrambling to find the service(s) that will provide some kind of assistance.
We developed the concept of an autism centre that will house all services in one location. Services are generally lacking in Quebec. Our goal is to treat the entire family, including those who have never received any type of help or support. When children do receive therapy, it is focused on the child rather than the entire family. Parents are left feeling as if they are in a dark place with no support for their specific situation.
La Ruche’s dream is to help the entire family unit. We guide parents on how to fill out the necessary paperwork, have discussions about the life of a special needs family member, give siblings a chance to be heard and appreciated for their own uniqueness, and offer multiple therapies available at one central location. In our experience, meeting the needs of the entire family leads to most successful outcomes.
