About Autism Services
We know that choosing the right service is important to you and your family. Here is how we can help:
- We have a dedicated and highly qualified team of professionals.
- We operate in multiple, convenient locations throughout Toronto.
- We can provide additional services as your child grows and transitions into adulthood.
- We have strong relationships with community organizations including school boards.
- We are committed to supporting the best outcomes for your child.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services OAP.
Our Approach
Building on our years of experience serving children and youth with ASD we have designed a range of programs and service options that we believe are of value to you and your child. As this is a new way of operating for all of us we welcome your input to help us refine our approach over time. We look forward to hearing from you.
Diagnosis and Assessment
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. If you have questions about your child’s development contact Surrey Place. Parents can also access the online screening tool that may help determine if an assessment for ASD will benefit your child.
Psychological Assessment
We offer a range of psychological and psychoeducational assessments on a fee for service basis, including ASD assessment for diagnosis. Each assessment described below includes: clinical observation, parent interview, direct assessment, assessment report, and feedback.
ASD Diagnostic Assessment
- Measures developmental/cognitive skills, adaptive skills, and autism symptomatology
- Assessment may result in diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, or both
- Support to submit a Childhood Budget to receive funding through the Ontario Autism Program
Psychoeducational Assessment
- 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 Assessments
- 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, and Depression
Early Childhood
The following programs are clinically supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), delivered by our highly trained therapists and adhere to accepted standards of practice for high quality service provision.
For many of the programs described below, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language services are available based on the needs of your child.
Daily Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy for Young ChildrenFocuses on the development of core skills to assist your child in being more independent.
Parenting for SuccessThree different program streams are offered to best meet your needs.
A Focus on Skill BuildingThis Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) program is tailored to assist those who want to focus on skill building in a specific area.
Specialized Assessment and ConsultationThis highly individualized service is delivered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Children & Youth
The following programs are clinically supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), delivered by our highly trained therapists and adhere to accepted standards of practice for high quality service provision.
For many of the programs described below, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language services are available based on the needs of your child.
Parenting for SuccessCreate your own learning path by choosing from a range of educational topics supported by individualized consultation.
A Focus on Skill BuildingChoose the intensity of service that is best suited to meet your needs.
Specialized Assessment and ConsultationThis highly individualized service is delivered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Fall Skill Building Programs
Registration is now open for Fall Skill Building Programs – we encourage families to register early so that you can secure your child’s spot. Children and youth will participate in exciting new adventures designed to provide motivating learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of each child.
From Getting Ready for School to Robotics & Coding 101 – all Fall Programs will be supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst – BCBA. Every skill building group is designed to provide high quality evidence-based behavioural service. Our schedule for our programs run throughout September to February. Our enthusiastic and creative Therapists are ready to support each child’s learning.
For more information regarding pricing, scheduling and minimum number of participants required please call (416) 925-5141 ext 2429
Getting Ready for School
Mornings or Afternoons
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 0-5 years
Getting Ready for School is tailored to help your child practice group readiness and classroom skills. Our enthusiastic and creative Therapists will use your child’s motivation and interests to teach skills
Robotics & Coding 101
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 8-18 years
Your child will learn the basic elements of coding and programming using their favourite games and a codable Meccano robot. Your child will develop their own unique games and projects in coding environments such as Scratch.
Conversation Club
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 8-18 years
Based on your child’s needs this group will focus on increasing language skills, building more complex 2-way conversations with appropriately matched peers, and following group routines while having fun!
Let’s Communicate
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 6-13 years
The focus of this group is to increase the complexity of your child’s communication skills. The goals of the program will be individualized based on your child’s needs and priorities.
Take a Deep Breath
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 6-13 years
This group is designed to help teach your child how to react to frustrating or challenging situations. The focus will be to help participants identify emotions in themselves and others and learn to self-regulate their emotional and behavioral responses to the environment.
Social Stars
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 6-9 years
This group is designed to teach early social skills such as social reciprocity, language, imitation, and play skills to teach the building blocks of social engagement with peers.
Friendship Skills for Teens
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 12+ years
This group is designed to help your teen develop advanced social relationship skills, including having positive interactions with peers, making and keeping friends, and responding to difficult situations or conflicts.
Friendship Skills for Kids
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 6-11 years
This group is designed to help your child develop advanced social relationship skills, including having positive interactions with peers, making and keeping friends, and responding to difficult situations or conflicts.
Social Teens
Sept through Feb
2 Surrey Place
Ages: 11-14 years
This group is designed to teach your teen social skills such as social reciprocity, language, and interaction skills in order to teach intermediate social engagement skills with peers.
Contact Us
We want to support you. If you have thoughts or comments on our autism services we would like to hear from you. You can share your thoughts by contacting us through one of the methods below:
Phone 416-925-5141 ext. 2429
Email autismservices@surreyplace.ca
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