Virtual ABA Programs & Services
Virtual programs provide children and teens on the autism spectrum with a way to engage in Applied Behaviour Analysis (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!
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!
Families are encouraged to explore the available offerings and register for the group(s) that best meet their needs. Led by experienced clinicians, our groups provide welcoming, supportive environments where participants can learn alongside peers, practice new skills, and build meaningful connections.
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 for Winter 2027 (January – March) – Registration Closes December 21, 2026
AIM Explorers 2 – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
AIM Explorers 2 is an advanced social-emotional learning group building on foundational AIM skills, based on the AIM (Accept, Identify, Move) curriculum developed by Dr. Mark Dixon. This group focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and problem-solving across more complex situations. Sessions will incorporate structured instruction, role-play, and real-life application. The goal is to support greater independence in managing emotions and navigating challenges.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- January 11 – March 8, 2027
- No session February 15
- Mondays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Friendship Crew – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
Friendship Crew is a structured social skills group focused on developing foundational friendship skills in naturalistic peer contexts. This group targets initiating conversations, maintaining interactions, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and navigating peer disagreements. Sessions incorporate role-play, games, and real-time coaching. The goal is to build confidence and competence in everyday peer interactions.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- January 12 – March 2, 2027
- Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Bully Proofing Crew – Recommended ages 7 – 12
4 or 8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 or 2 hours
Bullyproofing Crew is a structured social skills group designed to help children respond effectively to teasing, bullying, and challenging peer situations. This group focuses on building confidence, assertiveness, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Sessions incorporate modeling, role-play, and guided feedback. The goal is to help children feel safer, more prepared, and more confident in social environments.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- January 23 – February 20, 2027
- Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Circles® – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
Circles® is a structured social understanding group based on the evidence-informed Circles® curriculum, which teaches individuals how to recognize and navigate different types of relationships using a clear, visual framework. This group focuses on understanding levels of familiarity (e.g., self, family, friends, acquaintances, strangers), personal boundaries, expected behaviours, and social safety across contexts. Sessions incorporate visual supports, discussion, role-play, and real-life application to help participants learn how to adjust their behaviour based on who they are interacting with. The goal is to support safe, respectful, and socially appropriate interactions across home, school, community, and online environments.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- January 13 – March 3, 2027
- Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
AIM 2 – Recommended ages 13 – 18
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
AIM 2 is a supportive, structured social-emotional group based on the AIM (Accept, Identify, Move) approach developed by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas. This group helps teens better understand their thoughts and emotions, stay regulated during stressful moments, and make choices that align with what matters most to them. Through discussion, reflection, hands-on activities, and real-life practice, participants build practical coping strategies, increase flexibility, and strengthen their ability to apply these skills more independently in everyday situations.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- January 12 – March 2, 2027
- Tuesdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Dungeons & Dragons – Recommended ages 13 – 18
5 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.5 hours
Dungeons & Dragons is a clinician-guided, role-playing group that uses collaborative storytelling to develop social communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Participants engage in shared adventures that require cooperation, perspective-taking, and flexible thinking. The goal is to build social confidence and real-world interpersonal skills through structured, engaging gameplay.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- January 12 – February 9, 2027
- Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Life Hacks: Fuel Up – Recommended ages 13 – 18
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
Life Hacks: Fuel Up is a practical life skills group focused on building independence in daily living. This group targets skills such as meal planning, budgeting, grocery shopping, and making healthy choices. Sessions incorporate hands-on learning, real-life scenarios (including an in-person or virtual grocery trip), and guided practice. The goal is to support independence and confidence in managing everyday routines.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- January 13 – March 3, 2027
- Wednesdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
PEERS® Bully Proofing – Recommended ages 13 – 18
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
PEERS® Bully Proofing is an evidence-based social skills group based on the internationally recognized PEERS® curriculum developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. This group teaches teens how to effectively respond to teasing, bullying, and social conflict with a special focus on strategies for handling feedback, managing reputation, and navigating challenging peer situations. The goal is to build confidence, resilience, and social competence.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- January 14 – March 4, 2027
- Thursdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
PEERS® Dating – Recommended ages 13 – 18 (+)
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours | Can be offered to adults 18+
PEERS® Dating is an evidence-based program based on the internationally recognized PEERS® curriculum developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. This group is designed to support teens and young adults in developing skills for healthy and respectful romantic relationships with a special focus on dating etiquette, communication, handling rejection, and navigating relationship dynamics. The goal is to build confidence and competence in dating and relationships.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- January 23 – February 20, 2027
- Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Virtual Groups for Spring 2027 (April – June) – Registration Closes March 22, 2027
Exploring Feelings – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
Exploring Feelings is a structured social-emotional group based on the work of Dr. Tony Attwood. This group focuses on helping children recognize and understand emotions such as anxiety, anger, and happiness, and identify the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Sessions incorporate discussion, role-play, and structured tools such as thought records and visual supports. The goal is to build emotional insight and practical regulation strategies.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 12 – June 7, 2027
- No session May 24
- Mondays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Friendship Crew: Level Up – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
Friendship Crew Level Up is an advanced social skills group designed for children ready to navigate more complex peer interactions. This group focuses on sustaining conversations, perspective-taking, using humour effectively, managing conflict, and planning shared social activities. Sessions incorporate role-play, problem-solving, and peer collaboration. The goal is to strengthen deeper social understanding and relationship-building skills.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 14 – June 2, 2027
- Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
AIM 3 – Recommended ages 7 – 12
8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 hours
AIM 3 is a supportive, structured social-emotional group based on the AIM (Accept, Identify, Move) model developed by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas. This group helps teens better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions, particularly during real-life challenges such as stress, peer interactions, or school demands. Through guided discussion, interactive activities, and real-world practice, participants build practical coping strategies, increase flexibility, and develop greater independence in making choices that reflect their values and goals.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 14 – June 2, 2027
- Tuesdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
- 8 weeks
- Cost: $950
Dungeons & Dragons – Recommended ages 13 – 18
5 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.5 hours
Dungeons & Dragons is a clinician-guided, role-playing group that uses collaborative storytelling to develop social communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Participants engage in shared adventures that require cooperation, perspective-taking, and flexible thinking. The goal is to build social confidence and real-world interpersonal skills through structured, engaging gameplay.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 13 – May 11, 2027
- Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
Career Connections – Recommended ages 13 – 18 (+)
5 or 8 weeks | 1 day/week | 1.25 or 2 hours | Can be offered to adults 18+
Career Connections is a job-readiness group designed to support teens preparing for employment or volunteer opportunities. This group focuses on job search skills, resumé development, interview preparation, workplace communication, and understanding workplace expectations. The goal is to build confidence and practical skills for successful entry into the workforce.
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 participants
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 17 – May 15, 2027
- Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 5 weeks
- Cost: $950
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