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Our Therapeutic Services

Our offerings include ABA, SLP, OT, Social Work services, parent consultations, training, and service navigation. By leveraging holistic and compassionate knowledge, we provide tailored support to enhance wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes for the families we serve.

What We Offer

Applied Behaviour Analysis

A scientific approach focusing on understanding and improving behaviour and aiding in skill acquisition by applying evidence-based strategies to bring about meaningful change across the lifespan.

Early Intervention (ESDM)

The Early Start Denver Model is an evidence-based intervention that integrates Applied Behaviour Analysis principles with developmental and relationship-based strategies, for children under 5.

Speech-Language Therapy

Our speech team assesses and treats communication disorders, including speech, language, literacy and social challenges, to improve overall communication skills.

Occupational Therapy

Through purposeful activities, OTs support sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, regulation and independence at home, school and in the community.

Parent Consults & Counselling

Guidance and support for parents and caregivers on implementing behaviour analytic strategies at home or in the education setting. Delivered by a Registered Behaviour Analyst or Registered Social Worker.

Groups & Workshops

ABA and Speech based social and educational groups for children and parents, fostering collaborative learning in a group setting.

Our Approach

ABA

ESDM · Early Intervention
Our therapists use Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions and Natural Environment Teaching. We prioritize hands-on, experiential learning over rigid directives, emphasizing fun and motivation.

Speech

Jolly Phonics · Social Thinking
We prioritize articulation, language, and communication through naturalistic methods, and we are well-versed in AAC. We integrate beloved programs such as Jolly Phonics for literacy and Social Thinking.

Parent Support

Triple P · P-ESDM · Counselling
We extend support to parents, teachers, and caregivers through evidence-based coaching, plus counselling and parent behaviour support. These programs equip families with research-grounded strategies.

Scope of Service

We primarily focus on skill acquisition and social skills programming. Due to limited space in our facilities, if your family is dealing with challenging or aggressive behaviour we recommend that sessions take place in the home setting. This supports the family holistically and ensures the safety of the client, staff and other participants. Clients may graduate to clinical services once it is appropriate. We are also happy to refer you to other community agencies if you prefer in-clinic behaviour reduction support.

Availability differs by site. Our West Toronto location offers Registered Behaviour Analyst services only. See all locations.

Families who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program and still waiting for core funding can start with While You Wait, our caregiver program. It is coaching for parents rather than therapy for the child, and it is not a funded core clinical services plan.

A Clear Path, at Your Pace

  1. 01

    Discovery Call

    A complimentary call to understand your child and family's needs.

  2. 02

    Schedule & Assess

    We schedule an assessment to get to know your child fully.

  3. 03

    Review of Goals

    We review goals together and share our findings.

  4. 04

    Plan in Action

    An individualized therapy plan, put into practice.

  5. 05

    Transition

    Discharge and transition support, when the time is right.

Start with a Call. We'll Take It from There.

Tell us about your child and your family. We'll explain your options, what funding covers, and what happens next.