Autism Services

Workshops - September/October 2026

Friday September 11th at 10:00am

Friday October 9th at 4:00pm

This workshop introduces you to the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and 6 key concepts to support your child's learning and development. Parents and caregivers are essential partners in this journey, and this workshop will equip you with practical tools to make a real difference. We'll explore what ABA is, understand the "why" behind behaviors, and learn how to teach new skills or replacement behaviors effectively. For more personalized support, all workshop attendees can follow up by signing up for a free coaching session.

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Friday September 18th at 4:00pm

Monday October 19th at 10:00am

In this workshop, you will learn how to use common ABA strategies to support your child in building independence in daily living skills such as dressing, feeding, bathing, personal hygiene, and toileting. Clinicians will also review how to increase independence by strengthening communication skills, working on household chores, teaching community safety skills, and building leisure skills.

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Thursday September 17th at 12pm

Wednesday October 21st at 4pm

The workshop will explore ways in which one can use Applied Behaviour Analysis to improve their overall performance and skill based behaviour to improve their academic performance. This workshop is suitable for both parents and students looking to develop their academic skills.

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Monday September 14th at 4pm

Thursday October 22nd at 12pm

Learn practical ABA strategies in short, focused sessions. Perfect for parents and caregivers seeking practical learning strategies that you can apply in your day-to-day settings. Topic: Learn about the evidence based strategy of shaping along with ways in which one can implement such strategy to improve skill acquisition.

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Autism Services at Community Living North Halton

Community Living North Halton currently provides services and supports through Foundational Family Services and through our Core Clinical Services- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Program. Please see below for more information about each program, as well as helpful links for families. 

Please click here for a list of current, free workshops.

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Core Clinical – Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): Fee for Service (Ages 9-18)

Community Living North Halton provides evidence-based, core clinical ABA services that are overseen by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) who is registered to the OAP Approved Provider’s List. This service is an eligible expense through the Ontario Autism Program and families may use their OAP funding or private funds to purchase these services. Services and supports are individualized to meet individual and family needs and are offered in a variety of settings, and delivered through 1:1 or group-based learning. 

For more information, or to speak to one of our staff, email oap@clnh.on.ca 

To add yourself to our waitlist for services, click here.

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Foundational Family Services (Ages 0-18): Free

Foundational Family Services supports capacity building for families to support their child’s learning and development. This service is offered free of charge to families who have a child who is registered to the Ontario Autism Program, with an OAP registration number. Services are offered through a consultative approach and are based on a family’s changing needs over time. Services are offered in a variety of ways, including both telehealth and virtual options. Please see an outline of the following foundational family services below: 

  • Family Resource and Clinic Days 
  • Brief Targeted Consultation 
  • Caregiver workshop and coaching sessions – click here
  • Family and Peer Mentoring 
  • Transition Supports 
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Family Resource and Clinic Days

Meet with a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or a Behaviour Clinician for an hour to discuss current challenges you are facing as it relates to challenging behaviour you are experiencing or a skill/behaviour you would like to increase or develop. The CLNH team member will discuss concepts and strategies that you can try at home to address your current concern.

*Sign up for our Clinic Day if you need help determining which of our services best suits your needs*

  • Schedule: Based on clinician/family availability (mutually agreed upon time)
  • Registration: Please use our online registration page HERE. You will receive an email confirmation to confirm your appointment.
  • Modality: Remote
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Brief Targeted Consultation

Work with CLNH’s clinical team to target a skill you are looking to increase or decrease across 3, 1 hours sessions + 1-month follow-up sessions. The Behaviour Clinician will gather information on your goal for consultation during your initial appointment. Your clinician will share strategies and problem solve with you and follow up on the outcome during your consultation sessions.

  • Schedule: Based on clinician/family availability (mutually agreed upon time) 1 approximately 1-hour initial appointment and 3, 1-hour consultation sessions + 1, 1-hour follow-up session 1 month later.
  • Registration: Please use our online form HERE and a Behaviour Clinician will contact you to set your initial appointment.
  • Modality: Remote
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Caregiver Workshops and Coaching Sessions

Behaviour Clinicians will present on a variety of topics to increase parent and caregivers’ knowledge in Applied Behaviour Analysis and related topics. Learn new concepts or refresh yourself on what you have learned in the past while having the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Behaviour Clinicians. Want to discuss more? After the workshop, sign up for an individualized coaching session with a Behaviour Clinician on the workshop topic.

Please click here for a list of current, free workshops.

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Family and Peer Mentoring

Do you have a child with ASD and are looking for help in supporting your other children? Meet with a Behaviour Clinician to review a Parent’s Guide to Supporting Siblings of individuals with ASD. Take the opportunity to share your individualized goals or concerns regarding the ASD diagnosis or sibling support and the Behaviour Clinician will provide support using resources that address your needs.

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Transition Supports

Behaviour Clinicians will support families of children and youths experiencing school based transitions, transitioning to adulthood, etc. based on the individual need of the parent/caregiver. Click the link below to fill out our questionnaire and register to meet with a Behaviour Clinician.

  • Schedule: Based on clinician/family availability (mutually agreed upon time) up to 3 consultation sessions
  • Registration Form Link
  • Modality: Remote

For more information on the Ontario Autism Program: Foundational Family services, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program-foundational-family-services

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