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 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 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behaviour Technicians (RBTs) who have many years of experience identifying the strengths and needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developing individualized services and supports.
What our services offer:
- Qualified, experienced clinical team supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- 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 am
12:30 to 3:30 pm
Shorter daytime session times may be available. Please inquire within.
After school hours
Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm
Fees
$130 per hour for one-to-one virtual instruction.
Rates are subject to future change.
Virtual ABA Coaching Services
Are you looking for individualized coaching with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to better support your child or youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? We are here to help!
Kinark’s ABA Coaching is available to families of children and youth under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of ASD. This service provides caregivers with ongoing coaching individualized to the strengths and needs of their child.
During these sessions, a BCBA Clinician 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 BCBA 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 am – 8 pm on weekdays, and between 8 am– 4 pm on Saturdays
- Sessions are virtual using our secure video conferencing platform
- Sessions with the BCBA Clinician must be used at a minimum of one session bi-weekly
Cost: $175 per hour for all 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 Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- 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 2024
AIM 3 (Accept – Identify – Move) – Recommended ages 12 – 18
Kinark’s AIM program is based on curriculum developed by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas. AIM helps participants develop social-emotional skills by combining three evidence-based practices: Mindfulness Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
In this group, participants will learn to:
- identify the feelings and thoughts that can affect their behaviour at home, school, and in their relationships with others
- learn new ways of thinking that can help them persevere through difficult situations
- important tools to help them balance their own emotions, develop their personal values, and make better choices
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- April 9 – June 11, 2024
- Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- 10 sessions x 1 hour each
- Cost: $600
PEERS® Dating for Adolescents – Recommended ages 12 – 18
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for teens is internationally acclaimed and used in over 35 countries.
In this program, the topics covered will include:
- Flirting with potential partners
- Letting someone know you like them
- Choosing appropriate people to date
- Asking someone on a date
- Handling rejection
- Turning someone down
- Planning and going on dates
- Dating do’s and don’ts
- Handling pressure from partners
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 4 – June 6, 2024
- Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- 10 sessions x 1 hour each
- Cost: $600
Dungeons & Dragons – Recommended ages 12 – 18
Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game that uses storytelling to create an interactive and engaging environment where participants can practice problem solving and social skills.
In this group, participants have opportunities to:
- Work collaboratively with others
- Practice problem-solving
- Engage in conversations
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 2 – May 14, 2024
- Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 pm
- 7 sessions x 1.5 hours each
- Cost: This group is a FREE Foundational Family Services for eligible families registered in the Ontario Autism Program.
Career Connections – Recommended ages 12 – 18
Level up your job-hunting skills and be prepared for the workplace!
In this group, participants will learn:
- How to look for a job that matches their interests, strengths, and skills
- To write a resumé
- Job interview skills
- Social skills, self-advocacy skills and unwritten social “rules” of the workplace
Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform
- April 2 – May 14, 2024
- Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6pm
- 7 sessions x 1.5 hours each
- Cost: $650
PEERS® Friendship for Young Adults – Recommended ages 18+
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for teens is internationally acclaimed and used in over 35 countries.
In this program, the topics covered will include:
- Starting and entering conversations
- Maintaining reciprocal conversations
- Choosing appropriate friends
- Finding a source of friends
- Good sportsmanship
- Organizing get-togethers
- Handling disagreements
- Changing a reputation
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 2 – April 30, 2024
- Tuesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.
- 5 sessions x 2 hours each
- Cost: $600
PEERS® Dating for Young Adults – Recommended ages 18+
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for teens is internationally acclaimed and used in over 35 countries.
In this program, the topics covered will include:
- Flirting with potential partners
- Letting someone know you like them
- Choosing appropriate people to date
- Asking someone on a date
- Handling rejection
- Turning someone down
- Planning and going on dates
- Dating do’s and don’ts
- Handling pressure from partners
Delivered via secure video conferencing platform
- April 4 – May 2, 2024
- Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m.
- 5 sessions x 2 hours each
- Cost: $600
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.