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AUTISM SERVICES
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  • Early Childhood / Preschool (0–6)
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  • Adult Autism Services (18+)
  • Urgent Response Services (URS)
  • Foundational Family Services
  • ABA Groups & Camps
  • Psychology & Psychiatric Clinic
  • Respite
Developmental & Disability Supports
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Unlearning Ableism: Creating New Knowledges, Nurturing Self-Advocacy

Unlearning Ableism: Creating New Knowledges, Nurturing Self-Advocacy

October 21, 2024

Join us for an insightful session led by Zahra, a Black woman living with disabilities who has successfully navigated po...

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New Stripe Payment Process at Surrey Place

New Stripe Payment Process at Surrey Place

October 12, 2024

As of May 14, Surrey Place has launched a new secure payment system for Autism Services called Stripe, to make our regis...

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Drop-In to SmartStart Hub to Get Answers About Children’s Developmental Services!

Drop-In to SmartStart Hub to Get Answers About Children’s Developmental Services!

July 12, 2024

SmartStart Hub is hosting ongoing drop-in sessions. Join us at one of our five locations if you have questions about Aut...

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Creating a safe and inclusive environment at Surrey Place

Creating a safe and inclusive environment at Surrey Place

June 17, 2024

How Surrey Place is fostering a safe and inclusive environment by promoting diversity, educating staff and providing spa...

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New Book Explores Ethics Questions Relating to the Neurodiverse Population

New Book Explores Ethics Questions Relating to the Neurodiverse Population

February 29, 2024

It’s Ethics Week at Surrey Place, a time to raise awareness about health ethics and reflect on ethical issues facing peo...

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Transforming Care: New Toolkit Equips Physicians to Support Mental Health in Adults with Intellectual Disability

Transforming Care: New Toolkit Equips Physicians to Support Mental Health in Adults with Intellectual Disability

February 27, 2024

Nearly 1 in 2 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience a mental health issue in their li...

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Unlearning Ableism: Creating New Knowledges, Nurturing Self-Advocacy

Unlearning Ableism: Creating New Knowledges, Nurturing Self-Advocacy

February 04, 2024

Discover self-advocacy and the effects of ableism in this webinar. Gain tools to empower individuals with disabilities a...

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Surrey Place Achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

Surrey Place Achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

June 12, 2023

Surrey Place is pleased to announce that it was awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, t...

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How URS Helped Me and My Child

How URS Helped Me and My Child

June 05, 2023

A parent speaks about the incredible impact Surrey Place’s Urgent Response Services had on her daughter during a challen...

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Breaking Barriers: The Past, Present and Future of Black Healthcare Professionals in Canada

Breaking Barriers: The Past, Present and Future of Black Healthcare Professionals in Canada

March 24, 2023

As we reflect on the past, present, and future of Black healthcare professionals, we can learn from their experiences to...

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Surrey Place Celebrates 60 Years

Surrey Place Celebrates 60 Years

October 17, 2022

As we celebrate 60 years of impact, we want to remember the people, first impressions, coffee breaks, holiday parties an...

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Living with Pride: Jessica

Living with Pride: Jessica

July 25, 2022

Jessica Rotolo, a woman with Down syndrome, speaks about the challenges of growing up with a disability, her hopes for t...

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Moving toward a more inclusive future during National Indigenous History Month

Moving toward a more inclusive future during National Indigenous History Month

June 15, 2022

Indigenous leaders discuss how settler communities can be allies and accomplices and stand in truth in the work to creat...

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The importance of creating safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ communities

The importance of creating safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ communities

June 14, 2022

Self-advocates, caregivers and professionals discuss allyship and advocacy for 2SLGBTQ+ adults with developmental disabi...

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The relationship between mental health and autism

The relationship between mental health and autism

May 05, 2022

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Overcoming barriers to employment: Improving representation of autistic people in the workforce

Overcoming barriers to employment: Improving representation of autistic people in the workforce

April 22, 2022

Todd Simkover is encouraging equity in the workplace for autistic people by advocating for change in the interview proce...

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Breaking barriers: An autistic young man inspires others by living life fearlessly

Breaking barriers: An autistic young man inspires others by living life fearlessly

April 12, 2022

Former Surrey Place client, Sam Forbes, also known as the dancing barista, advocates for the community by showing what a...

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10 Powerful Quotes by Black Canadian Leaders

10 Powerful Quotes by Black Canadian Leaders

February 16, 2022

In honour of Black History Month, we’ve compiled this list of ten powerful quotes by Black Canadian leaders who inspire...

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National Indigenous Veterans Day & Remembrance Day

National Indigenous Veterans Day & Remembrance Day

November 08, 2021

Today, is National Indigenous Veterans Day and later this week on November 11, we commemorate Remembrance Day. For both...

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Canadian Down Syndrome Week: Client Spotlight

Canadian Down Syndrome Week: Client Spotlight

October 28, 2021

Nick, a Surrey Place client with Down syndrome, and his parents share insight about Nick’s life in honour of Canadian Do...

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action

July 19, 2021

At Surrey Place, we’re committed to increasing Indigenous inclusivity, indigenizing our practices, and building Indigeno...

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Lessons from Indigenous Culture

Lessons from Indigenous Culture

June 15, 2021

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the importance of listening and engaging with First Nati...

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Your Top Speech and Hearing Questions Answered

Your Top Speech and Hearing Questions Answered

May 06, 2021

May marks the start of Speech and Hearing Month, a time to celebrate the power of communication! Our amazing speech-lang...

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Better Vision, Better Health

Better Vision, Better Health

March 20, 2021

In support of Vision Health Month, we sat down with Lindsay Hillier, Manager of our Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention...

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Beyond Black History Month: Anti-Black Racism Resources

Beyond Black History Month: Anti-Black Racism Resources

March 01, 2021

Let’s commit to continuous reflection and growth year-round! We spent Black History Month sharing the stories of Black c...

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What is Intersectionality and White Privilege?

What is Intersectionality and White Privilege?

February 18, 2021

During Black History Month – and all year round – Surrey Place is committed to becoming better allies to Black clients,...

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Seven Myths about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Debunked

Seven Myths about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Debunked

October 01, 2020

This September is FASD Awareness Month – a month devoted to raising awareness to improve prevention, diagnosis and suppo...

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Terri Hewitt Named CEO of Surrey Place

Terri Hewitt Named CEO of Surrey Place

June 11, 2020

Appointment of Terri Hewitt to the position of CEO for Surrey Place, effective immediately. Terri is a familiar face to...

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7 Questions Answered about Autism

7 Questions Answered about Autism

April 02, 2020

In 2007, April 2nd was designated as World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations General Assembly to help raise awa...

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Surrey Place Centre receives Accredited 2016-2020 decision from Accreditation Canada

Surrey Place Centre receives Accredited 2016-2020 decision from Accreditation Canada

April 27, 2017

Surrey Place Centre receives Accredited 2016-2020 decision from Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is a voluntary proce...

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