Peel Autism Services
Just received an autism diagnosis for your child? Take a breath. You are not alone, and you do not have to figure this out all at once. Peel Autism Services provides personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism, in your home, at our Mississauga centre, or virtually across Peel Region. Our caring team walks beside your family from the first phone call, helping your child grow, connect, and reach their full potential, one gentle step at a time.
Your child is in trusted hands. In Ontario, Behaviour Analyst is a regulated, protected title, and our analysts and therapists guide your family with care every step of the way.4
We build a personalized plan for your child using evidence-based methods, then adjust it as your child grows, so support always fits where they are today.
Our approach helps your child build the communication, social, and learning skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in the wider community.
What we offer
Evidence-based programs delivered in your home, at our Mississauga centre, or virtually across Peel Region, chosen to fit your family and your child's goals. Starting support early gives many children the best chance to build communication and daily living skills.
Applied behaviour analysis, or ABA, is a long-established, widely used autism therapy, and in Ontario behaviour analysts are now a regulated health profession. It gently builds vital skills like communication, play, and sharing while easing the behaviours that make daily life hard, with a plan shaped around your child and your family.4
IBI offers focused one-to-one programming that can accelerate skill growth for some children. Your child works on routines, communication, and independence with a behaviour analyst, with progress tracked carefully so the plan keeps meeting their needs.
Speech-language therapy sparks your child's voice, building talking and listening skills through gentle, expert guidance so they can connect with friends and family and grow in confidence.
Our transportation service gets your child to sessions safely and on time, so you can keep care consistent without juggling traffic and schedules.
Our Lifelong Learning path builds study habits and a love of learning that lasts, setting your child up for success at school and well beyond the classroom.
Virtual Therapy brings ABA to you. Expert care flows through your screen when in-person visits are tough, keeping skills climbing without the travel.
Respite Care brings relief. Trained professionals care for your child while you take time to breathe, keeping your whole family strong and supported.
Understanding autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a common neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how a person communicates, learns, and experiences the world. It is more common than many families realize: in Canada, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 are diagnosed with autism. Every autistic child is different, with their own strengths, and recognizing the early signs and starting evidence-based support early can make a real difference.1
Newly diagnosed? Start here
Relief, worry, and a hundred questions all at once. It is a lot, and whatever you are feeling is okay. Take a breath: your child is the same wonderful kid they were yesterday, and a diagnosis is simply the key that unlocks support. You do not have to do everything today. Here is a calm, Ontario-specific path you can follow one step at a time, when you are ready.
When you feel ready, contact AccessOAP at 1-833-425-2445 and submit your child's diagnosis report. Your place in line is set by your registration date, so registering early is the single most helpful thing you can do first.3
The Ontario Autism Program offers needs-based funding and core clinical services for eligible children. The amount varies by your child's age and assessed needs, and a care coordinator can help you understand what your family may receive.2
Waits for core services can be long, and early support matters. You are welcome to contact a provider like us to talk through an assessment and options for beginning therapy while you wait.
Depending on your child's needs, your family may qualify for other Ontario supports that help with costs and respite. A care coordinator or our team can point you to the right programs.
When the time feels right, talk to your child's teacher about an Individual Education Plan and classroom supports, so school becomes a place where your child can thrive.
Connect with parent groups and consider respite. Supporting your child is a long, hopeful journey, and your own wellbeing is part of the plan.
At Peel Autism Services, we know how overwhelming an autism diagnosis can feel, because we have sat with many families in this exact moment. Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next step at a pace that feels right for you.
We build personalized, evidence-based plans that grow with your child, giving families real hope and children the everyday skills that open up a brighter future.
Get support nowEach child receives tailored support that grows independence.
We build essential life skills for confident navigation of the world.
Therapies encourage growth in social and school settings.
Families we've helped
My son had been receiving ABA services since 2022 and I am really glad that I found this centre. Paola had been a great support in my son's journey. I feel she teamed up with me and with everyone involved in my son's education, including the rest of the family, to support my son's improvement in an exponential way.
I cannot express enough gratitude for Paola and her incredible team. Their spirit, passion, and unwavering commitment to their work have truly made a significant impact on our daughter and our family. Their compassion and expertise have been a tremendous source of support. Thank you, Paola, for everything!
The progress we have seen in our son over the past year is incredible. The personalized approach and dedication of the therapists have made all the difference.
Our experience with this clinic has been outstanding. The staff are experts in their field and have shown great compassion in working with our child.
The team at this clinic is fantastic. They truly understand the needs of children with autism and work tirelessly to ensure each child's success. We have seen tremendous progress.
Peel Autism Services has provided a nurturing and supportive environment for our child. The progress we have seen in just a few months has been remarkable, and we truly appreciate the personalized care and attention given by the entire team.
For educators & referrers
You are often the first to notice a child may be developing differently, and a thoughtful, well-timed conversation can change everything. You do not diagnose; your role is to observe, support in the classroom, and gently help families find the right professionals. Connecting a family early can help them reach Ontario's support system and registration sooner, when timing really matters.
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