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Everyone can thrive

Individualized, Quality, Behavioural Services for children, youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities.

Our Services

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ABA for Autism

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder

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ABA for Intellectual Disabilities

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities

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Group Social Skills Programs

Social Skills Group Programs for children, youth and adults

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Foundational Family Services

Free On-Demand Tools for parents & caregivers, targeted consultations, transition supports and more.

 

Featured Info, Events & Programs

Features
Autism & the Holiday Season
Autism & the Holiday Season

Tips, advice and downloadable tools to help make the holiday season more accessible.

Children's Social Skills
Children's Social Skills

An 11 week group teaching kids aged 5-8 skills needed to navigate and thrive in social situations.

Children's Social Skills 9-12
Children's Social Skills 9-12

Group program teaching children with autism and intellectual disabilities aged 9-12 the skills needed to thrive in social situations.

Youth Social Skills with Community Outings
Youth Social Skills with Community Outings

An 11 week program for kids 9-12 to master social skills and practice them through 3 exclusive community outings.

Secret Agent Society
Secret Agent Society

A small group program that helps children ages 8-12 crack the code of emotions and friendships.

Social Sparks: Social Skills Pre-Readiness Group
Social Sparks: Social Skills Pre-Readiness Group

Small 2:1 Groups for children with autism and intellectual disabilities to develop social, communication and emotional regulation skills.

Dating101 for Adults
Dating101 for Adults

A 9-week group program that prepares adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID) for dating and relationships.

S.A.F.E. Hub: Sexuality Awareness for Everyone
S.A.F.E. Hub: Sexuality Awareness for Everyone

A collection of individualized, group, caregiver and professional services designed to promote sexual education and overall well-being for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Upcoming Events
Crisis Prevention and Management for Caregivers (Part 2)
Nov 21
Crisis Prevention and Management for Caregivers (Part 2)

Part 2 of a 3-part education series that will teach you how to plan to prevent a crisis in your home and ways to manage before, during and after a crisis has occurred. This program is taught using the principles of the Safe Management Group.

Embrace the Holidays: Strategies to support your autistic child this season
Dec 3
Embrace the Holidays: Strategies to support your autistic child this season

This free workshop for OAP families provides parents and caregivers of autistic children with practical strategies to ease holiday stress. Learn how to support your child through travel, mealtime, and changes in routine while fostering inclusive family traditions.

Caregiver Coffee Club
Dec 12
Caregiver Coffee Club

An exclusive club for caregivers. Members meet regularly to talk and build connections around mutual experiences caring for an autistic child or youth.

Children's Social Skills 9-12 Drop In Event
Dec 18
Children's Social Skills 9-12 Drop In Event

Special Drop-In Session at Putting Edge in Whitby for youth aged 9-12 who attended our Social Skills Program.

Teen Social Skills 13-17 Drop In Event
Dec 18
Teen Social Skills 13-17 Drop In Event

Special Drop-In Session at Putting Edge in Whitby for teens aged 13-17 who attended our Social Skills Program.

Caregiver Coffee Club
Jan 23
Caregiver Coffee Club

An exclusive club for caregivers. Members meet regularly to talk and build connections around mutual experiences caring for an autistic child or youth.

SibChat
Jan 28
SibChat

Brothers and sisters aged 8-15 who have a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder learn about autism and share their experiences together in supportive and collaborative group sessions.

Understanding the New OAP
Jan 30
Understanding the New OAP

Parents and caregivers gain a comprehensive guide to navigating the Ontario Autism Program.

LEAP Info Session
Feb 4
LEAP Info Session

This is the initial LEAP virtual information session for parents and caregivers.

LEAP Info Session
Feb 4
LEAP Info Session

This is the initial LEAP virtual information session for parents and caregivers.

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Children Under 17 | Adults 18+

 

Children, youth aba (under 17) & FEE BASED ADULT SERVICES

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FUNDED ADULT PROGRAMs (18+) Through developmental services ontario

If you’re looking for services for an adult 18+ you’ll need to request a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) visit dsontario.ca or call 1-855-277-2121.

If you would like to access our adult services through our fee based options, please contact our office at 905-666-9688.

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Whitby, ON, L1N 6A9
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