Parents find PAS convenient because they are able to obtain assistance in different areas "under one roof." Here are some of the services offered by PAS:

• The PAS Tutoring and Testing Centre : A full-service Centre which offers a variety of psycho-educational assessments as well as other specialized testing. We integrate test findings in a unique way which benefits the special needs student in the classroom. (We conducted a Workshop on De-mystifying Psycho-Educational Testing for the Toronto Learning Challenges Association).
• The Tutoring Services are offered by PAS through its associates, many of whom speak different languages which is helpful for people where English is not their first language. Help is also available in learning how to improve study habits, becoming better organized, and preparing for tests. Building student self-confidence and raising self-esteem are central to all of our programs.
• ESL Instruction (English as a Second Language) is offered to those students who will benefit from improving their spoken English skills. Students having difficulty in school will find their confidence and performance levels improved as their command of English is increased.
• Educational Assistants at Home or in School is a service accessible through PAS. The support of these para-professionals is essential to the educational progress of the exceptional students in their care. When their services are removed or curtailed it may have a negative effect on their emotions and on their school work.
• Advocacy Workshops and Presentations may be organized for parent or professional groups on a variety of topics including diagnosis and treatment for special needs students, self-advocacy, parent advocacy in the school, student and parent rights, preparation for IPRCs and IEPs and related subjects.
• PAS-ON-CALL: 416-381-3813 A pager communication system is available for stressful school-related situations, as they are occurring, on an on-going basis from 9 to 5 Mondays through Fridays. This allows parents and students to get advice when they need it.
• Our New Website: www.parentsadvocacy.com We have redesigned our website with an orientation to the special needs student and towards a collaboration with school personnel. We plan to have a Chat Feature which will allow interaction with the users of our site.