Our registration follows a simple 4-step process:

1. Submit the Form: Complete the Group Registration Form online.

2. Confirmation: Our Intake Team will email you to let you know we’ve received it.

3. Eligibility Review: We review your child's profile to ensure the group is a good fit.

4. Meet & Greet: If eligible, you’ll be invited to a "Meet & Greet" (offered on a first-come, first-served basis).

Note: An invitation to a Meet & Greet is a wonderful step, but it does not guarantee a spot in the group. If you are ineligible for the group, the team will discuss options with you.

The Meet & Greet is a chance for your child to interact with potential peers. Our team observes the group dynamic to ensure the environment is safe, supportive, and successful for every participant.

We run four sessions per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. * Planning Ahead: Groups are posted on our website 3–4 months in advance.

• Intake Window: We begin the intake process about 2 months before the group start date.

Pro-Tip: Our groups are in high demand, so we recommend checking the website early!

To ensure we provide the best support, participants must meet the following:

• Diagnosis: A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or Intellectual Disability.

• Attendance: The ability to attend sessions in person.

• Caregiver Involvement: Caregivers must be able to attend up to 2 training sessions.

• Ready to Learn:

  • Shared Focus: Can follow a point and look at an object or activity with another person.

  • Matching & Sorting: Can tell the difference between basic shapes, colors, or objects.

  • Copying Sounds: Can repeat simple sounds, words, or short phrases when heard.

  • Simple Directions: Can follow basic, one-step instructions (e.g., "Touch your head").

  • Focus Time: Able to sit and engage with a class or screen for 20 minutes.

  • Independence: Can participate with minimal help from a caregiver.

  • Safety: Any challenging behaviours are very low or easily managed by a caregiver at home.

• Group Size: Small groups of 6–7 participants with 2 trained facilitators.

• Clinical Oversight: Every group is overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst.

• Length: Fall, Winter, and Spring groups run for 11-12 weeks. Summer groups are a fast-paced 4 weeks.

• Session Time: Usually 1 to 1.25 hours per week.

Structure: The first 1–2 sessions are assessments so we can get to know your child; the rest focus on teaching and building skills.

We aim to make our services accessible through various funding streams:

• Funding: We accept OAP (Ontario Autism Program), private insurance, other funding sources, or out-of-pocket payments.

Schedules: You can pay all at once, monthly, or bi-monthly (on the 1st and 15th).