Preparing for Your Ontario Autism Program Determination of Needs (DON) Meeting

If your family has recently been contacted to schedule a Determination of Needs (DON) meeting through the Ontario Autism Program, now is the perfect time to start preparing. The DON meeting is an important opportunity to discuss your child’s current support needs across all areas of daily life, and being organized can help you feel more confident throughout the process.

This guide will help you think through the questions you may be asked and the information that is most helpful to have ready. If you’d like more in-depth support, bitKIDS also offers Determination of Needs (DON) Meeting Preparation, including a step-by-step preparation guide and an informative video by Corinna Bittle with practical recommendations for before, during, and after your meeting.

You can learn more and watch the video on our website: Determination of Needs (DON) Meeting Preparation.

Whether you’re attending your first DON meeting or preparing for a reassessment, taking the time to review your child’s current needs and gather your thoughts can help ensure you feel prepared to advocate for the supports your child requires.