Multi-service agencies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Provides a list and description of the various agencies that provide multiple services to children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Key points

  • Multi-service agencies offer a range of different services as well as education and support for parents.
  • A medical referral is necessary for diagnostic or medical clinics.

This section includes agencies that provide a broad range of programs and services. These agencies offer a full range of service including parent education and support. All of the agencies accept referrals directly from parents for service with one exception: diagnostic or medical clinics. If you want these services, a medical referral is needed.

This section includes agencies that provide a broad range of programs and services. These agencies offer a full range of service including parent education and support. All of the agencies accept referrals directly from parents for service with one exception: diagnostic or medical clinics. If you want these services, a medical referral is needed.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab is a rehabilitation centre for children and teenagers from birth to 18 years of age. It provides service to children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delay, head injuries, and/or physical or motor issues.

The Child Development Program within Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab provides assessments for children suspected of having ASD. The Psychopharmacology Clinic provides consultation for children and teenagers who may need medication as part of their care. A referral must be made by your child’s paediatrician in order to have an appointment at this clinic.

Other programs include:

  • aquatic program/pool
  • augmentative communication
  • dental clinic
  • Snoezelen room
  • infant development program
  • respite services

For more information visit www.hollandbloorview.ca.

City KIDS

City KIDS is a group of agencies that have come together to offer service for children from birth to age six and from age six to 12 attending daycare, and their families. City KIDS helps you connect with many specialized services including:

  • resource and consulting to child care and early childhood programs
  • speech and language, occupational, and behavioural consultation
  • service coordination

Community Living

Community Living provides a wide range of services for children, youth, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Services include:

  • early childhood supports
  • behavioural supports and home management
  • sibling support
  • respite and recreational opportunities
  • career facilitation and planning for youth and adults
  • person directed planning
  • youth2work

To find the office that is closest to you visit www.cltoronto.ca.

Geneva Centre for Autism

The Geneva Centre for Autism provides support and services for children, youth, and adults with ASD and their families. You must live in Toronto and your postal code must begin with the letter “M” to be able to use the services. Services include:

  • family support: service coordination, community referrals, sibling and parent support groups, and assistance with accessing funding
  • education and training: educational workshops and seminars for parents
  • intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) Services
  • reference library and information
  • respite care
  • adolescent and adult support

For more information visit www.autism.net.

Kerry’s Place Autism Services

Kerry's Place Autism Services is an organization committed to improving the quality of life of people with ASD. They provide a number of services for children, teenagers, and adults with ASD and their families throughout their lives. Supports include respite funding, educational workshops, parent support groups, and social groups.

For more information visit www.kerrysplace.org.

Surrey Place Centre

Surrey Place Centre provides many programs and services including assessment, diagnosis, one-on-one treatment, school support, medical services, family counselling, and group support. These programs are divided into three areas: infancy and early childhood, children and youth, and adults.

Surrey Place Centre is the lead agency for Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS). It provides one-on-one intensive behavioural intervention (IBI), which is a treatment program based on the scientific principles of applied behavioural analysis.

For more information visit www.surreyplace.ca.


Last updated: March 9th 2009