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Everyone can thrive

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

Individualized ABA

Individualized behaviour therapy for autistic children, youth and teens.

Funded Programs

Funded programs for intellectually disabled children, youth and adults.

Group Programs

Group programs for children, youth and adults.

Parent & Caregiver

FREE Tools & Resources for OAP registered parents and caregivers to better support their children.

 

Featured Info, Events & Programs

Featured Group Programs
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.

Secret Agent Society
Secret Agent Society

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

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.

Teen Social Skills with Community Outings
Teen Social Skills with Community Outings

A group program for teens aged 13-17 years old with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability to learn skills needed to build friendships. This group features in-session lessons as well as community outings.

Healthy Sexuality Education Group for Adults
Healthy Sexuality Education Group for Adults

Adults with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities to gain knowledge about safe and healthy sexuality and relationships in this adult education group.

Building Lasting Friendships for Adults
Building Lasting Friendships for Adults

A 10-week group program that teaches adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities social and communication skills needed to build friendships.

Healthy Relationships for Adults
Healthy Relationships for Adults

A 10-week group for adults with autism or intellectual disabilities on understanding and developing relationship skills.

Upcoming Events
Understanding Autism: Thriving Through the Medical and Social Perspectives
Jan 14
Understanding Autism: Thriving Through the Medical and Social Perspectives

Join our workshop to understand autism through both the medical and social models. Learn how these perspectives empower you to confidently support and advocate for your child.

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 (In-Person)
Jan 28
SibChat (In-Person)

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.

Navigating the Education System
Feb 18
Navigating the Education System

This is the initial Navigating the Education System virtual information session for parents and caregivers.

Navigating the Education System
Feb 18
Navigating the Education System

This is the initial Navigating the Education System virtual information session for parents and caregivers.

SibChat (In-Person)
Feb 25
SibChat (In-Person)

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.

Caregiver Coffee Club
Mar 6
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.

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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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900 Hopkins Street, Unit 8
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A9
Canada

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