Every autistic child grows at their own pace and has their own strengths. Our Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers respect each child's individuality and start from what they do well, offering counselling, parent coaching and family therapy for children and teens with autism (ASD), ADHD and other special education needs. Sessions are in English, Mandarin or Cantonese, in person at our Markham office, and can be paid with Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding or extended health insurance.
Book an appointment→Fees shown are for a 50-minute session. Sessions that run longer are charged extra.
New clients: fill in your information online, or call (647) 728-2955.
After hours: call our AI assistant at (778) 764-2808. It answers simple questions and takes your details, and our front desk will follow up.
Not for emergencies. In a crisis, call 911 or 9-8-8.
Therapists accepting new clients:
Helps children recognize and express their feelings, cope with anxiety, emotional ups and downs and behaviour challenges, and get along with classmates and family. Therapists draw on play and expressive approaches suited to each child's age and needs.
Ages 6 and upStarting from their strengths, we help autistic teens understand themselves and manage school stress, friendships and family relationships.
For teensHelps parents understand their child's feelings and needs, handle emotional and behavioural challenges at home, work with the school, and look after themselves too.
Parents can book on their ownImproves communication at home, makes room for siblings' needs, and eases disagreements between generations about how to raise the child.
The whole family takes partWho it is for:
To learn more about each therapist and their areas of focus, visit the team page.
Visit our FAQ page for the full list of frequently asked questions, or send us a question through our Contact page.
If you pay with extended health insurance or on your own, no diagnosis is needed. Children who are diagnosed, waiting for an assessment, or simply showing signs that worry you are all welcome. To use Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding, your child needs to be registered with the OAP. Please note that we do not provide autism diagnostic assessments.
Yes. Counselling with our Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW) can be paid with OAP funding. Please check with the OAP for the amount available and how to claim. We can provide receipts for your claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker. Coverage varies, so please check with your insurer.
Children and teens aged 6 and up, and their parents.
It depends on your child's age and needs. With younger children, parents usually join part of the session, and parents can also book parent coaching on their own.
Each 50-minute session is $90–$210, depending on the therapist's credentials.
In person at our Markham office: 8901 Woodbine Ave. #222, Markham.
English, Mandarin and Cantonese.