Autism Services

About Autism Services

We are committed to supporting the best outcomes for your child.

Surrey Place has over 50 years of experience providing quality programs for children and youth with autism and their families. Our state-of-the-art centres across Toronto offer endless opportunities for social interaction, communication, daily living, and play and leisure skills, all while improving the emotional and social well-being of children and their families. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) clinically supervise all our programs.

NOTICE TO AUTISM SERVICES CLIENTS

We have added new Foundational Family Services at no cost to enhance parent and caregiver skills to support your child’s emotional, mental and behavioural needs while at home. Take advantage of these sessions wherever you are, just register and learn with us!

What is ABA therapy? Learn why ABA is the most effective evidence-based therapy to help children with autism. Our Locations We have four locations across the city of Toronto with state-of-the-art facilities. What is the OAP? Here are current details about the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) to help you navigate funding. Payment Plans & Policies In fulfilling our mission and pursuing our vision, we are guided by the following policies. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Say hello, share your ideas and comments about services, programs, and support!

Foundational Family Services

The caregiver-child relationship is a life-long journey of learning and discovery and can be exceptionally true for caregivers raising a child with autism. Access to quality and timely information is critical for families so that they can support their child to reach their full potential.

Foundational Family Services are available to all families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) at no cost.

Foundational Family Services offer a wide range of evidence-based services offered in a variety of formats to build family capacity to support their child’s ongoing learning and development. They may include:

• Family and peer mentoring
• Caregiver workshops and follow-up
• Brief targeted consultation
• Transition supports
• Family resource and clinic days

We are pleased to offer a large number of foundational services for families and we continue to add to our offerings over the coming months through our Wellness Services.

If you have any questions about our Foundational Family Services, please call 416-925-5141 ext. 2590.

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Daily Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Young Children (Ages 0-6)

CORE PACKAGE: starts at 12 weeks, 4 days, 3hrs/day, starts at $7,920 (W/TAX)

ENHANCED PACKAGE: starts at 12 weeks, 5 days/week, 3hrs/day, starts at $9,900 (W/TAX)

Additional one-to-one support is now available at an extra rate of $10 per hour. This option is suitable for children with more complex needs.

Early intervention programs support the child’s development of functional skills to participate meaningfully and be included in everyday environments. Children receive intervention support that is outcome-based and goal-focused, and can target a broad range of areas including play and social skills, speech and language development, pre-academic development, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, behaviour, school readiness skills, and much more.

Therapy is provided by a team of trained therapists and delivered in small class ratios.

Some skills that may be addressed:

• Listening and communicating
• Following routines
• Transitioning to and from activities
• Turn-taking and sharing
• Identifying emotions
• Play skills such as building blocks and figurine play
• Fine motor skills such as pointing, holding a marker, and colouring
• Gross motor skills such as throwing a ball and riding a tricycle
• Early school skills such as understanding letters and numbers, retelling basic parts of a story and scribbling
• Daily living skills such as grooming, brushing, and dressing

Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) Therapy (Ages 0-6)

CORE PACKAGE: starts at 12 weeks, 4 days/week, 6hrs/day, starts at $18,720 (W/TAX)

ENHANCED PACKAGE: starts at 12 weeks, 5 days/week, 6hrs/day, starts at $23,400 (W/TAX)

Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is an in-depth form of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), provided for 24-30 hours per week. The result is a comprehensive program that can target goals within multiple developmental areas.

Children receive intervention support that is outcome-based and goal-focused and can target a broad range of areas including play and social skills, speech and language development, pre-academic development, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, behaviour, school readiness skills, and much more.

Therapy is provided by a team of trained therapists and delivered one-on-one.

Focus on Skill Building Programs (Ages 0-18)

These programs are designed to target specific goals that are meaningful and relevant within the child’s school environment, at home or within the local community. Programs focus on areas of communication, social skills, self-help skills, or behaviour management. Each program is individualized to your child, incorporates a range of evidence-based teaching methods (ABA) and includes lots of positive reinforcement to make learning fun.

These individualized programs are delivered with peers in a small group setting.

Additional one-to-one support is now available at an extra rate of $10 per hour. This option is suitable for children with more complex needs.

Getting Ready for School Learning skills that are essential for group social interactions and being in the classroom. Communication Skills Effective communication helps children communicate their needs and advocate for themselves. Social Skills Critical skills needed to develop friendships and participate in school and community activities. Emotional Regulation Skills Develop and implement coping mechanisms when engaged in stressful and frustrating situations. 1-to-1 Focused Behavioural Intervention One-on-one service focusing on individualized learning goals.

Assessment Services

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that appears during the first three years of life. It can often be diagnosed before the age of two years. With early identification, parents can help their children receive necessary interventions sooner, leading to better outcomes.

We offer a range of psychological and psychoeducational assessments available for purchase. These can be scheduled at any time, and prices vary since diagnosis and assessments are highly individualized and based on length of time and complexity.

ASD DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT:

• Listening and communicating
• Measures developmental/cognitive skills, adaptive skills, and autism symptomatology
• Assessment may result in a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, or both

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT:

• Listening and communicating
• Measures cognitive skills, academic performance, and adaptive skills
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses across cognitive and academic areas
• Guides treatment for educational and vocational needs
• Outcomes may include a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability

PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT:

• Listening and communicating
• All components of the psychoeducational assessment included
• Additional assessment required to address concerns related to learning, attention, socio-emotional functioning and mental health
• Outcomes may include a diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, or Depression