Programs & Services

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Autism Programs and Services

Kinark Autism Services provides a range of high quality, evidence-based services to children and youth (ages 2-18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. For families registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), we offer a variety of free Foundational Family Services, including programs for children and youth with ASD, siblings, parents and caregivers.

Kinark also offers a range of individualized services available for purchase. Our team of skilled clinicians, including Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA) deliver caring, responsive and family-centred Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) services designed to meet the unique strengths and needs of each child and their family.

As part of our commitment to working in partnership with our clients and their families, we provide free consultations to help you make decisions about purchasing services that will best support your child’s unique needs.

Use the links below to learn more about our services. If you require support when navigating our services, please contact a Kinark Representative by completing our free consultation form here.

Foundational Family 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.

Brief Behavioural Consultation

Parent & Caregiver Education

Resource Kits

Kinark Kreates

Social Time!

Transition Supports

Information and Resource Sessions

Service Navigation and Coordination

Caregiver-mediated Early Years Programs

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.

Connections for Students

Connections for Students (CFS) is a collaborative approach to improving transitions for school-aged children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This service is offered to support a child’s individualized needs through brief targeted consultative services that support the successful transition of a student with ASD into and/or within the publicly funded school system.

Occupational Therapy

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).

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services

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.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Coaching Services

Home-based ABA Services

Group-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services

Centre-based ABA Services

Assessments

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.

Respite Services

Kinark offers a variety of respite options to meet the needs of your family. Starting in May 2022, on-site programming will resume at the Kinark Outdoor Centre.