Programs & Services

We offer a variety of funded services for families registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). These foundational family services provide support for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as complementary programs for siblings, parents and caregivers.

If you require assistance when registering for the OAP, our Service Navigation team is here to support you. Please request a free consultant with out team here.

Caregiver-mediated early years (CMEY) programs are offered through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and support families with young children between the ages of 12 months to 48 months (4 years). These programs help young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals.

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Psychotherapy Services

Behaviour-based therapies are some of the most widely researched and accepted treatments for the emotional disorders we often see in children and youth, including those who have both ASD and mental health needs. These therapies are based on the idea that we often engage in unhelpful ways of thinking and/or behaviours that are related to overwhelming emotions. When we change unhelpful ways of thinking, learn to better understand and manage our emotions, and engage in healthy behaviours, our lives get better.

Together, our clinicians, a parent or caregiver and the child/youth will discuss goals and develop a treatment plan to best support the individualized needs of your family.

For more information about our Psychotherapy Services, please contact our Service Representative at 1-800-283-3377 ext. 3440 or complete our request a consultation form by clicking here.  

Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment sessions now available!

Kinark Autism Services offers individual Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and treatment sessions to families of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

These sessions provide support with concerns related to self-care, productivity and leisure. Occupational Therapy can also support sensory processing, sleep, selective eating, and emotion regulation concerns to enhance overall quality of life. Sessions can be provided in-person within a clinic setting or virtually (if appropriate).

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Kinark Autism Services provides Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) services for children and youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Our clinical team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who have many years of experience identifying the strengths and needs of children and youth with ASD, and developing individualized services and supports. Our approach is family-centered, flexible, individualized, and developed in collaboration with you to meet the needs of your family.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our ABA services have transitioned to a virtual format or a combination of in-person and virtual.

 

Kinark offers a range of psychological assessments for children and youth between the ages of two and 18. A psychological assessment is used to evaluate a child or youth’s development, thinking, learning, emotions, behaviour and/or day-to-day functioning. The information gathered through assessments helps to support children, youth and their families in making informed decisions and to better advocate in health care, school, and community settings.

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Kinark offers a variety of respite options to meet the needs of your family. All of our respite programs are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check back for updates.

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