Group-based ABA Services
Our ABA Groups focus on skill-building in the areas of communication, social skills, self-help skills and more.
1 to 1 Centre-Based ABA Services
We offer personalized support for your child across various learning domains and teach essential skills based on your child’s unique needs.
Register for Free Workshops
Every month we offer a series of workshops on a wide range of autism-related topics. All workshops are free to families registered with the OAP.
Strides Toronto has been providing high-quality services for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Our service offerings are flexible and responsive to individual needs.
Newly Diagnosed with Autism
Has your child received an autism diagnosis, and you’re not sure what to do? Our experienced and friendly intake team is here to help. We will provide you with useful information on your next steps and services/programs suitable for your family.
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a qualified professional are eligible for the program.
Important Dates
Online Workshop
Feb 17, 2026
260217_Lunch & Learn: ABA Essentials – Token Boards
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Online Workshop
Feb 18, 2026
Ask Us Anything: Personalized Help for OAP and More
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Online Workshop
Feb 24, 2026
Challenging Behaviour – What is the Function?
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Online Workshop
Feb 25, 2026
Lunch & Learn: ABA Essentials – Generalization and Maintenance Workshop
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Online Workshop
Feb 26, 2026
Triple P Seminar: Screentime Habits
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Hybrid Workshop
Mar 3, 2026
Toilet Training – Let’s Make a Plan!
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Zoom/120 Middlefield Road, Unit 2, Scarborough
Online Workshop
Mar 4, 2026
Dinner & Learn: ABA Essentials – Reinforcement
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Online Workshop
Mar 6, 2026
Teaching Independence with Daily Living Skills
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In-person Workshop
Mar 9, 2026
Ask Us Anything: Personalized Help for OAP and More
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Online Workshop
Mar 10, 2026
Navigating – Summer Camps
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Workshop
Mar 11, 2026
Understanding the OAP
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Online Workshop
Mar 12, 2026
Autism Caregiver Support Group
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Online Workshop
Mar 17, 2026
Challenging Behaviour – What is the Function?
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In-person Meetup
Mar 18, 2026
Autism Family Meetup
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 120 Middlefield Rd, Unit 2, Scarborough
Online Workshop
Mar 19, 2026
Ask Us Anything: Personalized Help for OAP and More
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Mar 24, 2026
Triple P Seminar – Screentime Habits
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Mar 26, 2026
Emotional Regulation & Autism: Dealing with Big Feelings
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Online Workshop
Mar 26, 2026
Dinner & Learn: ABA Essentials – Using Prompts to Teach
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Resources
The Dos & Don’ts of Play
In this video series, our staff member Chantal will share with the do’s and don’ts…
Learn How to Use Visual Schedules for Your Child
Learn how to use visual schedules for your child and how to create them! Visual…
Strides Toronto Autism Services Orientation
Learn about the Autism services available for children and families at Strides Toronto in the…
Tips for Playing with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Our Autism team put together some great tips for how you can communicate socially with…
How to Register with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Navigating the OAP can be overwhelming. Strides Toronto’s expert team of workers are here to…
How to Support Your Child and Encourage ‘Requesting’
Our Autism team put together some great tips for how you can communicate socially with…
What People Say About Us
“My son Mardon is enrolled in the Robotics program. I have never seen him so excited to attend a program. His exact words were ” someone who understands me.” The staff is patient and kind and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to enroll Mardon into the next program.”
Donna – Mother of a client attending Group-based Autism Services
BFF Robotics Group
“I am extremely grateful for the Entry to School program and I believe my child would not be as successful as he is today if it weren’t for this program.”
Mother of two 5-year-old boys with autism
Entry to School
“At the start of the online sessions I was somewhat skeptical about the outcome and my son’s engagement. However, I was pleasantly surprised how he adjusted to it like a fish in the water. I believe the credit also goes to you and to your team for running it so seamlessly. I look forward to more such programming in the future.”
Parent of a client attending Group-based Autism Services
ABA Group
“Thank you very much for your contribution and effort to prepare my son so well to start the school year. This is a great program!”
Mother of a 4-year-old boy with autism
Entry to School
“I have seen a remarkable difference in the student’s school readiness skills compared to other students that started school without a program like Entry to School. It was also helpful to have access to the transition portfolio.”
Teacher of a 5-year-old boy with autism who transitioned from Entry to School
Entry to School