Virtual ABA Programs & Services
Virtual programs provide children and teens on the autism spectrum with a way to engage in ABA services from the comfort of their own home. Our team is committed to providing high quality service, no matter how we connect.
Virtual programs have benefits for both children and their caregivers. Programs may require hands-on supervision from a parent or caregiver during their sessions to aid participation and communication. Being able to connect virtually offers caregivers an opportunity to participate in sessions and learn techniques that can be integrated into home life.
Click below to learn more about the programs and services that we have available virtually via secure video conferencing platform.
Virtual ABA Services
Are you looking to increase your child’s communication, independence, and school readiness skills? Learn how our virtual ABA services can help!
Our clinical team includes Registered Behaviour Analysts with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, R.B.A. (Ont.) who have many years of experience identifying the strengths and needs of children and youth with autism. Our experienced staff are adept at developing individualized services and supports for the children, youth, and families that we serve.
What our services offer:
- Qualified, experienced clinical team supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst, R.B.A. (Ont.)
- Family-centred approach with a focus on increasing skills that prepare your child for learning success in school and social settings
- Skills taught across developmental domains, such as communication, independence, and school readiness.
- Individualized support delivered while in the comfort of your home; no travel required!
- Access to interdisciplinary supports, such as occupational therapy and psychological services, to meet the needs of the child and family
We strive to support families in the best way possible, which is why there are no additional hidden fees or costs associated with this service. Our virtual service fees are inclusive of:
- Individualized assessment of your child
- Program planning and development individualized for your child
- Ongoing program supervision and monitoring of your child’s program
- Parent and caregiver coaching and consultation
- Direct Applied Behaviour Analysis service
- Material preparation and report writing
- Meeting time
If you would like more information about our virtual ABA services, please contact our team at autisminfo@kinark.on.ca.
Alternatively, you can complete our service interest form by clicking the button below.
Our services are eligible for purchase through Ontario Autism Program (OAP) core clinical services funding and some private insurance providers.
Daytime hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Shorter daytime session times may be available. Please inquire within.
After-school hours
Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost
1:1 virtual instruction – $145-$170 per hour.
Minimum Contract Commitments
Daytime Services: Minimum of 6 hours per week for 26 weeks
Afterschool Services: (recommended for children aged 7+) Minimum of 4 hours per week for 14 weeks
Please note: There is no maximum limit to the number of service hours or the overall duration of service.
*Rates are subject to future change.
Virtual ABA Coaching Services
Are you looking for individualized coaching with a Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.) to better support your child or youth with autism? We are here to help!
Kinark’s ABA Coaching is available to families of Autistic children and youth under the age of 18. This service provides caregivers with ongoing coaching individualized to the strengths and needs of their child.
During these sessions, an R.B.A. will meet with parents and caregivers virtually using our secure video conferencing platform to identify goals and provide individualized strategies based on the principles of ABA. Caregivers will also receive specific resources to better equip them in supporting their child.
Our R.B.A. clinicians will develop a customized service plan tailored to each child, and use Behaviour Skills Training (BST) to coach parents and caregivers. BST is an evidence-based approach to coaching that can be effectively used virtually, and includes identifying and explaining individualized strategies, modeling those strategies, requesting parents and caregivers to demonstrate the strategies, and providing specific feedback.
Goals supported in this service may include:
- ABA-based strategies and techniques that require ongoing evaluation and modification to support complex goals and skills (when clinically appropriate), including:
- Communication skills including early requesting skills
- Attending to and following instructions
- Executive functioning skills
- Emotional regulation skills
- Self-care or hygiene skills
- Transition protocols
- Feeding procedures
- Toileting programs
- Sleep programs
- Observations, assessments, and individualized coaching around goals that may pose a low risk of injury or harm to the child or others around the child (if/when clinically appropriate), including:
- Reducing challenging behaviours (e.g., self-injury, aggression, property destruction, elopement)
- Community safety skills
- Abduction prevention
- Managing meltdowns
- Bullying prevention
Session details:
- A minimum of five, one-hour sessions must be booked initially. Additional sessions may be purchased as required to meet the needs of each family
- Sessions are available during our regular hours of operation between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays
- Sessions are virtual using our secure video conferencing platform
- Sessions with the Registered Behaviour Analyst must be used at a minimum of one session bi-weekly
Cost: $200 per hour for virtual sessions
To register for this service, please complete the interest form by clicking the button below.
Our services are eligible for purchase through Ontario Autism Program (OAP) core clinical services funding and some private insurance providers.
If you are looking for in-person ABA Coaching, please click here to learn more.
Virtual Group-based ABA Services
Kinark Autism Services offers group programs for children and teens with autism and their families. These groups support skill development in areas such as social skills, play skills, emotional regulation, communication, and more!
When you complete the interest form, you will be invited to a free sample group session/meet and greet with our team to see where your child/teen may fit best!
All of our groups:
- Are eligible for purchase through Ontario Autism Program (OAP) core clinical services funding and some private insurance providers
- Provide engaging activities in a supportive environment, where children and teens can learn and practice skills
- Include a parent orientation and/or continued parent training sessions to support the practice of skills at home and in the community
- Use evidence-based strategies based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Are supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst, R.B.A. (Ont.)
- Include a summary report of your child/teen’s progress
- Participants for our groups are matched based on age, interests, and skills to make the group as fun and successful as possible for everyone.
Virtual Groups – Spring and Summer 2026
Bully Proofing Crew – Recommended ages 7 – 12
Our Bully Proofing Crew group helps children develop the confidence and tools to respond to teasing, bullying, and challenging peer situations. Using Behaviour Skills Training (BST), children learn how to interpret social cues, stay calm under pressure, manage online safety, handle peer influence, and speak up respectfully. Through modelling, role-play, and supportive feedback, participants practice strategies that help them feel safer and more prepared in everyday social environments. environment where children can practice these skills and build resilience for everyday social challenges.
Delivered via secure video conferencing
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- April 18 – May 9, 2026
- Saturdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- 4 weeks
- Cost: $800
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- August 11 – September 1, 2026
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 4 weeks
- Cost: $800
Emotional Growth – Recommended ages 7 – 12
The Emotional Growth pathway features renowned programs like AIM Explorers, developed by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas, and Exploring Feelings, developed by Dr. Tony Attwood. Children learn to recognize emotions, understand how feelings influence thoughts and behaviours, and develop coping strategies they can use at home, in school, and with peers. Interactive stories, games, and creative challenges help children build emotional awareness, resilience, and flexible thinking.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 22 – June 10, 2026
- Wednesdays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Friendship Builders – Recommended ages 7 – 12
Friendship Builders uses evidence-based programs such as Children’s Friendship Training, developed at UCLA by Dr. Fred Frankel and Dr. Robert Myatt, along with other structured friendship curricula guided by Kinark clinicians. Children learn practical skills like starting and maintaining conversations, joining groups, choosing good-fit friends, showing good sportsmanship, and working through disagreements respectfully. Through modelling, role-play, and supportive coaching, children gain the confidence to build and maintain friendships in real-life settings.
Parents or caregivers may participate in parallel sessions to help children apply their skills at home and in the community.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 23 – June 11, 2026
- Thursdays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- July 7 – August 4, 2026
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
AIM for Teens – Recommended ages 13 – 18
AIM for Teens is based on the AIM (Accept. Identify. Move.) curriculum created by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas, blending mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and experiential learning. Teens explore how thoughts and emotions influence their choices, build emotional regulation strategies, practice flexible thinking, and identify personal values that guide healthier decision-making in their daily lives.
Delivered via secure video conferencing
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- April 23 – June 11, 2026
- Thursdays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Dungeons & Dragons – Recommended ages 13 – 18
The D&D pathway uses collaborative storytelling and role-playing to help teens build communication, cooperation, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking skills. Guided by clinicians, teens work together to solve in-game challenges, negotiate decisions, and navigate group dynamics – building confidence and social skills that extend into real-world relationships.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- July 28 – August 25, 2026
- Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Life Hacks – Recommended ages 13 – 18
Life Hacks helps teens build real-world planning, organization, and independence skills through hands-on activities. One module, Life Hacks: Fuel Up, teaches teens how to spot balanced meals, plan on a budget, compare prices, and make cost-effective choices. Teens take on practical challenges – from virtual grocery missions to in-person shopping and meal prep – while strengthening problem-solving and daily living skills they can use at home, in school, and as they move toward independent living.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 21 – June 9, 2026
- Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
PEERS® and Connections – Recommended ages 13 – 18
PEERS® & Connections brings together the internationally recognized PEERS® curriculum – developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson – with opportunities for teens to apply their learning in real-life social situations. Teens begin by learning practical skills for starting conversations, choosing appropriate friends, planning social time, and navigating conflict or teasing using evidence-based PEERS® strategies. As the pathway progresses, teens participate in guided Social Practice Lab sessions, where they strengthen these skills through shared activities, cooperative tasks, and real-time social problem-solving with clinician support. This pathway blends structured teaching with supported practice to help teens build confidence in everyday social interactions.
Parents or caregivers may participate in parallel sessions to help teens apply their skills at home and in the community.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 22 – June 10, 2026
- Wednesdays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
PEERS® Dating – Recommended ages 13 – 18
PEERS® Dating group gives teens clear, evidence-based guidance for navigating romantic relationships. Participants learn how to show interest respectfully, ask someone out, handle rejection, set boundaries, and recognize healthy versus unhealthy dynamics. Sessions focus on practical skills, real-life examples, and open discussion, creating a safe space for teens to ask questions and build confidence in a respectful, supportive environment.
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 13 – June 8, 2026
- Mondays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks (no session Victoria Day)
- Cost: $950
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- July 16 – August 13, 2026
- Thursdays, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Interested in learning more about these group programs?
If you are looking for our full menu of virtual and in-person ABA Groups, please click here to learn more.