ASD: LOCAL RESOURCES
For general information or lists of REGIONAL resources and supports:
Autism Canada
Local number 647 – 362 – 5610
HALTON Region:
Halton Region Family and Community Behavioural Services
They work with caregivers to address concerns related to their child’s ability to function successfully in their environment.
Call 905 – 825 – 6000
Halton District School Board (HDSB) Special Education Services
HDSB provides autism support programs such as in classroom supports and dedicated ASD classrooms. Additionally, HDSB provides behavioural support services to help students manage behaviours and develop coping strategies.
Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)
Connect with ASD Services in Halton through the website or calling 289 – 266 – 0036
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
Support for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Offers programs in Brantford, Halton and Hamilton
Erinoak Kids
Call us at 905-855-2690 (toll free 1-877-374-6625) and press 4 to learn how we can help your child with autism learn to grow! We’re available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monarch House Services
“It’s our goal to accept, engage, and teach those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other diagnoses, helping them to adapt and thrive in a world where they feel like they truly belong.”
Variety of locations such as Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto
Advance Therapy
Providing personalized Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy at home, along with children’s assessments and parent coaching services.
Located in Oakville
PEEL Region:
Erinoak Kids
Call us at 905-855-2690 (toll free 1-877-374-6625) and press 4 to learn how we can help your child with autism learn to grow! We’re available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Geneva Centre for Autism
“Our client-led and evidence-backed programs enable individuals with autism to live, work, and engage within their communities.”
Monarch House Services
“It’s our goal to accept, engage, and teach those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other diagnoses, helping them to adapt and thrive in a world where they feel like they truly belong.”
Variety of locations such as Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto
Pathways to Education
For high school students with autism, offers support programs to help students succeed in their academic goals. The program offers mentorship, tutoring, and financial assistance to support students in navigating their educational journey and transitioning into post-secondary education or employment.
Shining Through Centre
“We provide intensive, comprehensive, and individualized therapeutic and educational programs to each of our learners based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)”
Locations in Mississauga, Toronoto and Woodbridge
York Region, Simcoe County and Durham Region:
Kinark Autism Services
1-800-283-3377
HAMILTON:
McMaster Children’s Hospital ASD Program
Provides diagnostic assessments and ongoing treatment for children with autism. Offers specialized clinic services, including behavioral therapy, developmental assessments, and family support.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Special Education Services
HWDSB offers specialized programs for students with autism, including both in-class support and dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classrooms. These programs help students with individualized education plans (IEPs) that cater to their specific needs.
Contact Hamilton
Provides resources such as therapies, behavioural services, life and social skills services, and parent supports.
Call 905 – 570 – 8888
Social Smarts
A social skills training program run by Dr. Pam Struiksma, C.Psych. and her team of highly-trained staff to teach children and teens the social skills they need for everyday social interactions
Call 905 – 540 – 4747
Now What? Support Services
Offers a variety of support services for children with ASD and their families, located in Ancaster.
Call 289 – 678 – 0581
Burlington:
Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services
“We are dedicated to providing exceptional Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) services through the Ontario Autism Program.”
Community Living Burlington
Community Living provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, such as respite care, recreation programs and advocacy.
Call 905-336-2225.
BONDS Autism Centre
“Our mission is to embrace autism and enrich the lives of individuals and their families through evidence-based practices, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). “
Additional locations in Oakville and Hamilton
Missing Links
“Our goal is to become the Missing Links in education and ABA therapy. Traditional education systems bypass the clinical structures that make growth possible, and we’re here to change that.”
Stoney Creek:
Building New Paths (BNP)
Provides various services such as 1 on 1 at-home or in-centre behaviour reduction and communication training, caregiver coaching and social groups to help build social skills.
Call 289 – 440 – 2602
NIAGARA/HALDIMAND NORFOLK:
Bethesda
“Bethesda inspires, encourages and empowers children, youth, and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and their families, to live their best lives.”
New Leaf Autism and ABA
“We are dedicated and committed to continually developing innovative services for individuals of all ages in our community.”
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