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Did you know that children and youth with developmental disabilities are less likely to meet the recommendations outlined in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines? With higher risks of obesity and secondary health conditions, physical activity is … [Read more...] about Breathe & Blossom Mindfulness and Yoga Program

Foundational family services are tailored to children’s needs and stages of development TORONTO — Ontario is providing families in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) with services to support their child's ongoing learning and development. … [Read more...] about Press Release: Ontario Provides More Supports for Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum

To our community: We are thrilled to announce that our main site, 2 Surrey Place, will reopen on August 10 for limited, one-to-one services by appointment only. As part of our gradual increase of in-centre visits, we are prioritizing … [Read more...] about 2 Surrey Place Reopening by Appointment Only

This survey aims to gather the perspectives and concerns of parents or caregivers of Ontario children and youth on the autism spectrum about the school shutdown earlier this Spring, and the anticipated return to school in September—in the context of … [Read more...] about Autism Ontario Wants to Hear Your Voice In 2020

To our community: I hope that you all have been keeping well and staying safe. Staff at Surrey Place have been working diligently over the past four weeks to develop and implement new protocols, based on the advice from public health officials, … [Read more...] about Message from the CEO – June Closure Update

To our clients, families and community: On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Hewitt to the position of CEO for Surrey Place, effective immediately. Terri is a familiar face to many, through her … [Read more...] about Terri Hewitt Named CEO of Surrey Place

To our community: A couple of weeks ago, the Ontario government announced that select health services could resume in-person when organizations were ready to reopen safely. We care about you deeply. This is why we closed our doors in March, and … [Read more...] about Message from the CEO – Services and Closure Update

It’s Speech and Hearing Month, a time to celebrate the power of communication! To highlight this important awareness month, we caught up with Olivia Hagemeyer, Manager of Children and Youth Services and the Augmentative Communication & Writing … [Read more...] about The Power of Communication

Yesterday, the Ontario government announced that the first stage of reopening will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The provincial government also emphasized that it is essential when reopening to follow the recommendations of public health … [Read more...] about Message from the CEO – Office Closure Update

Ontario Brain Institute Announces $520,000 in Funding to Promote Care within Communities TORONTO, May 06, 2020 – The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) has selected three community-led organizations to receive funding through their Growing … [Read more...] about Press Release: Surrey Place Awarded Ontario Brain Institute Funding