Programs & Services

Nous nous engageons à soutenir les familles francophones en offrant des services essentiels directement en français.

Que vous recherchiez du coaching, des conseils ou un soutien de base, nos options en français sont là pour vous aider à accéder aux ressources dont vous avez besoin. 

Coaching en Analyse Comportementale Appliquée (ACA) en français 

Bénéficiez d'un accompagnement ACA en français pour développer vos compétences, soutenir votre apprentissage et améliorer les routines familiales. 

Services familiaux fondamentaux en français 

Vous êtes à la recherche d’un accompagnement personnalisé pour mieux soutenir votre enfant ou votre jeune? Nous sommes là pour vous aider!

L’accompagnement en ACA de Kinark est un service consultatif offert aux parents et aux jeunes pour atteindre des objectifs qui amélioreraient leur qualité de vie dans leur environnement quotidien. Il offre un accompagnement personnalisé et continu, basé sur les forces et les besoins de chacun.

Au cours des séances d’accompagnement, l’un de nos cliniciens en ACA rencontrera la famille ou le jeune au besoin virtuellement, à domicile ou dans la communauté. Ensemble, vous déterminerez des objectifs, suivis d’une évaluation et de stratégies individualisées basées sur les principes de l’ACA. Des ressources particulières peuvent également être fournies pour soutenir les progrès vers l’atteinte des objectifs.

Nos consultants élaboreront un plan de service personnalisé et utiliseront la formation aux compétences comportementales tout au long des séances. La formation est une approche d’accompagnement fondée sur des données probantes qui comprend l’identification et l’explication de stratégies individualisées, la modélisation de ces stratégies, la demande à la personne de les reproduire et la fourniture de commentaires précis. 

Les objectifs soutenus par ce service peuvent inclure : 

• Stratégies et techniques basées sur l’ACA qui nécessitent une évaluation et une modification pour soutenir des objectifs et des compétences complexes (lorsque cela est cliniquement approprié), notamment :
  • Habiletés de communication (p. ex. demander de l’aide, lire des signaux non verbaux)
  • Habiletés sociales (p. ex. maintenir une conversation, se faire des amis)
  • Compétences en fonctionnement exécutif (p. ex. sens de l’organisation, pensée flexible) 
  • Habiletés de régulation émotionnelle (p. ex. gestion des émotions, capacités d’adaptation)
  • Soins personnels ou hygiène (p. ex. toilette, brossage des dents) 
  • Soutien à la transition (p. ex. transition vers l’école secondaire, le collège)
  • Alimentation (p. ex. augmentation de la variété des aliments consommés) 
  • Sommeil (p. ex. routine du coucher, réveils nocturnes) 
  • Sexualité (p. ex. puberté, image de soi)  
  • Compétences en sécurité communautaire (p. ex. prendre les transports en commun, prévention des enlèvements)
  • Prévention de l’intimidation (p. ex. réponse à l’intimidation, autodéfense) 

Formats d’accompagnement :

• Séances pour les parents 
• Séances pour les jeunes (pour les 16 ans et plus, selon le cas) 
• Séances conjointes pour les parents et les jeunes 

Lieu : 

• En personne à travers les régions de Simcoe et York 
• Les services virtuels sont offerts partout en Ontario.

Qu'est-ce qui est inclus? 

• Évaluation 
• Plan de services individualisé 
• Ressources à l'appui des objectifs (p. ex. matériel visuel) 
• Rapport d'étape/plan de service de congé 

Coût : 

• 200 $ de l'heure 

Nos services peuvent être achetés par l’entremise d’un budget pour l’enfance du Programme ontarien des services en matière d’autisme (POSA), du financement des services cliniques de base du POSA et de certains fournisseurs d’assurance privés.

Pour vous inscrire à ce service, veuillez remplir le formulaire d’intérêt ci-dessous.

Summer Camps

We offer Summer Camps that help children grow socially and emotionally while providing families with meaningful support during school breaks. 

Registration

Summer Camp registration is now open until June 4, 2026.  

Kinark Summer Camps

Kinark camps combine structured skill-building with natural social practice, offering a well-rounded experience for children who benefit from camp days with support, connection, and engagement.

In the morning, children participate in guided, small-group learning focused on building social communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills through structured activities, games, and role-play. These sessions are designed to provide clear instruction, practice, and feedback in a supportive environment.

In the afternoon, the focus shifts to applying those skills in more natural, camp-style activities. Children engage in peer hangouts, group games, snack preparation, and themed projects that encourage cooperation, flexibility, and real-world social interaction.

Kinark camps are ideal for families looking for:

• A structured yet relaxed environment that supports confidence and independence
• A consistent, full-day or half day summer programs
• A balance of learning and fun
• Opportunities for children to practice skills across different settings

 

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Suitability

Our ABA Camps and Groups are best for children who are able to participate in small-group learning and discussions with some independence. During intake, we’ll ensure the group environment is a good fit so every child can feel successful and supported.

Families who are current Group clients or whose children have participated in a sample session and been matched to a group level can register directly through our Amilia platform.

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Recommended Ages 4-12

Explorer Club

• This camp is based out of our Markham and Oshawa locations
• Monday to Friday
• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• 1 week sessions
• Cost: $1,350

July 6 - 10, 2026 — Markham

July 13 - 17, 2026 — Oshawa

August 10 - 14, 2026 — Markham

 

Recommended Ages 7-12

Morning Camp - Skill Building & Games

• This camp is based out of our Markham location
• Monday to Friday (with the exception of August 4 - 7)
• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 1 week sessions
• Cost: $2,000 (with the exception of August 4 - 7)

July 6 - 10, 2026

July 13 - 17, 2026

July 20 - 24, 2026

July 27 - 31, 2026

August 4 - 7, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday, Cost: $1,650)

August 10 - 14, 2026

August 17 - 21, 2026

August 24 - 28, 2026

Afternoon Camp - Social Skills in Action

• This camp is based out of our Markham location at 7271 Warden Ave.
• Monday to Friday (with the exception of August 4 - 7)
• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• 1 week sessions
• Cost: $2,050 (with the exception of August 4 - 7)

July 6 - 10, 2026

July 13 - 17, 2026

July 20 - 24, 2026

July 27 - 31, 2026

August 4 - 7, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday, Cost: $1,650)

August 10 - 14, 2026

August 17 - 21, 2026

August 24 - 28, 2026

 

Complete the Interest Form

 

  

Interested in our Summer Camps?

We are here to answer your questions Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. by calling 1-800-283-3377. 
You can also email us at autisminfo@kinark.on.ca

Family Support Groups

Kinark is pleased to offer two categories of support groups for families of children and youth with autism.

Parent Support Groups: Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) 

Being a caregiver for a child with special needs can be challenging, but it’s also a unique opportunity for personal growth. Exhausted? Sad? Angry? Feeling isolated? Our Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) Parent Support Groups, led by clinicians who are parents of neurodiverse children themselves, can help. 

ACT presents activities that foster the well-being of caregivers by increasing emotional resilience through mindfulness exercises, acceptance, and values-based processes. With ACT, you’ll acquire skills to struggle less and become more flexible when facing difficult situations and feelings. Rather than attempting to change unwanted feelings or thoughts, ACT helps you develop a new, mindful relationship with those experiences. ACT processes have been scientifically shown to lead to greater life satisfaction without having to eliminate our challenges. ACT shows us that it’s possible to struggle less, reminds us of who we are, and reconnects us with what we value most in life. 

Join us for our free virtual ACT-based Parent Support Groups. Over six weeks, we aim to engage in dialogue and guide you away from feeling stuck, helping you evolve into your fullest self. 

Virtual

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

• March 25 – April 29, 2026
• Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• 6 weeks
• Cost: Free for OAP families

Interested in Parent Support Groups? Click below to complete the interest form.

Sibling Support Groups

Being a sibling of a child with special needs can be challenging, but it is also a unique opportunity for personal growth. Do you have a child or youth who has a sibling with autism? Our Sibling Support Groups, led by our highly trained multidisciplinary staff, can help. 

At Kinark, we can empathize with the unique experiences of having a sibling with special needs. Our Sibling Support Group is designed for children/youth ages 8 to 18 years and aims to create a space where siblings can come together to build relationships through fun and interactive activities. With a focus on mindfulness and open discussion, siblings can share their experiences and the emotions that come with being a sibling. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where siblings can enjoy, interact, and express themselves without fear of judgment, alongside other like-minded peers. 

Join us for our free Sibling Support Group. Over five sessions, we will explore topics including relationships, values, feelings, emotions, and reflection, through meaningful and engaging activities!

Interested in Sibling Support Groups? Click below to complete the interest form.

 If you would like more information about our Family Support Group services, please contact our team at autisminfo@kinark.on.ca. 

Connections for Students (CFS) is a collaborative approach to improving transitions for school-aged children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This service is offered to support a child’s individualized needs through brief targeted consultative services that support the successful transition of a student with ASD into and/or within the publicly funded school system.

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Caregiver-mediated early years (CMEY) programs are offered through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and support families with young children between the ages of 12 months to 48 months (4 years). These programs help young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals.

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Kinark Autism Services provides Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) services for children and youth with a diagnosis of autism. 

Our clinical team includes Registered Behaviour Analysts, R.B.A.s (Ont.) who have many years of experience identifying the strengths and needs of children and youth with autism, and developing individualized services and supports. Our approach is family-centered, flexible, individualized, and developed in collaboration with you to meet the needs of your family.