Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below to learn more about what we do, how we do it, and what you can expect when you come to Kinark Autism Services! If your question isn’t answered below, please contact us at autisminfo@kinark.on.ca.
Kinark provides services to children and youth diagnosed with autism and their families. If your child has not been diagnosed and you are looking for more information, please visit our Early Signs page or request a free consultation here.
Kinark Autism Services provides a range of Foundational Family Services, individual and group Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services, Psychological Consultations and Assessments, Individual Counselling, Service Navigation and Coordination, as well as parent and caregiver training and workshops to individuals and families. Please visit our services page to learn more about the specific programs and services available.
You can view a full list of our upcoming workshops at our events calendar here. Once you select an event you are interested in, it will provide you with additional information and how to register.
In August 2020, the Ontario Government announced foundational family services for children and youth with autism and their families. Kinark Autism Services offers a range free foundational family services for children and youth with autism, and much needed complementary programs for their parents, caregivers and siblings. To learn more about the foundational services we offer, please click here.
Kinark Autism Services provides a variety of publicly funded, foundational family services free of charge to families registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Our team also provides various fee for service options depending on your family’s unique needs. To learn more about our fee for service options and what is best suited for your family, please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here.
Kinark supports families throughout Ontario, primarily in Durham Region, Simcoe County, York Region and throughout other areas in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). To learn more about our locations, please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here.
Kinark Autism Services supports clients and families in their transition to adulthood. To learn more about this support, please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here.
Kinark Autism Services delivers our programs and services primarily in English. Some services are also available in French, Mandarin, Tamil, and Cantonese. Please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 for more information.
Our ability to provide direct services for children and youth with autism and their families is dependent on demand and our capacity. If you would like to learn more about accessing our services, please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here.
Our team of skilled clinicians also run a variety of free workshops, training, and drop in events weekly, for which families can register based on their unique needs. Visit our Events page to view upcoming workshops.
Some of our services may be eligible for reimbursement through private insurance providers. Please speak with your insurer and a Kinark Representative for more information 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here.
You can register your child by contacting the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Central Intake Registration Team at 1-888-444-4530 or by completing this form.
We understand it can be difficult navigating the OAP and our team is here to help. You can register for one of our upcoming Information and Resource Sessions here. If you require immediate assistance, please contact us at 1-800-283-3377 or request a free consultation here and member of our team will get in contact with you as soon as possible.
We are committed to meeting the highest standards with respect to the collection, use, disclosure, storage, retention, and destruction of the personal health information of clients. We are committed to meeting or exceeding the privacy standards established by the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) and relevant legislation, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). For more information, please read our Privacy Policy statement here.
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