Children with symptoms of autism do not get the therapy or equipment they need for treatment until they get a diagnosis, but the wait time for a public diagnosis is 2-3 years. Private diagnoses are too costly for most to afford and vulnerable kids are falling through the cracks in our system. You can help make a real difference in a child’s life today.
The South Okanagan Assessment Program (SOAP) is a pilot project that unites Health and Education to provide timely, cost-free autism assessments to high-risk children over 6 years of age. School Districts 53 and 67 have partnered with our team of clinicians ton refer the highest-needs kids first to improve equity in access to
care.
Our mission: Reduce wait times and ensure every child gets the support they need.