ABA is the application of the science of behaviour to teach socially significant skills that improve individual quality of life.

Skills can include:

• Social & Communication

• Self Regulation

• Independence

• Reducing/Replacing Interfereing Behaviours

• and more…

ABA is evidence-based rooted in scientific principles.

ABA can be used in a variety of settings and include anyone who plays a significant role in an individuals life.

Learn more on our Individualized ABA page.

We recommend you start by reviewing goals that we support to determine if any of them align to your or your child's needs. Alternatively you can book a call with our Service Navigator to explore your specific needs.

We offer both funded and fee based options at LRCSS.

Funded Services (Free for Eligible Families): Some programs, such as Foundational Family Services under the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), are available at no cost to registered families.

To access some funded programs, an invitation may be sent directly to your family's OAP AccessOAP account.

Children and adults under 18 with intellectual disabilities are eligible for funded programs.

Fee-Based Services: Individuals can purchase Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services. These services can be paid for using a variety sources.

We work with various funding sources and encourage all families to explore the options below:

• OAP Core Clinical Funding: We are able to bill for services approved under the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Services Funding (or similar programs if you are outside of Ontario).

• Insurance/Extended Health Benefits: Depending on your policy, our services may be covered in whole or in part through extended health benefits or private insurance. We recommend contacting your provider directly to confirm coverage for Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), and Clinical Psychology services.

• Out-of-pocket: Families can purchase and pay for fee based services directly.

• Other Funding Sources: We accept payments from additional funding sources and will work with you to understand and utilize your specific available funding.

LRCSS offers funded child and adult services through the following:

• Adults can access our Funded ABA program with a referral from Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). Visit dsontario.ca or call 1-855-277-2121.

• Funded Children’s Referrals: Children with an intellectual disability (NOT autism) can request a referral to our Funded program through our Service Navigator.

You can register for the OAP by visiting the Access OAP website.

Your registration will enable you to access free services like Foundational Family Services through LRCSS as well as provide access to Core Clinical Funding which can be used for fee based services like Individualize ABA at LRCSS.

If you need additional help you can contact Access OAP at info@AccessOAP.ca or call Toll-Free: 1-833-425-2445

Alternatively you can call the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services at 1-888-444-4530 or via email at oap@ontario.ca.