What to Expect at Autism Center for Kids
Every Child's Journey Begins with Understanding
Choosing support for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. At Autism Center for Kids, we believe therapy should never feel like a checklist or a one-size-fits-all program.
Our approach is relationship-based, developmental, and individualized. We take the time to understand who your child is—not just their diagnosis.
Whether your child has autism, ADHD, anxiety, developmental delays, emotional challenges, or social difficulties, our goal is the same: to help them grow through connection, play, and meaningful experiences.
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Step 1 – Your First Conversation
60 min · all levels
Every family's journey begins with a conversation.
During your consultation we take time to learn about:
Your child's strengths
Your concerns as a parent
Previous therapies or services
Your goals for therapy
This conversation helps us determine whether our services are the right fit for your family. We believe parents deserve honest guidance—not pressure.
Step 2 – Understanding Your Child
30 min · all levelsBefore therapy begins, we develop a complete understanding of your child's development.
We look at:
Communication skills
Emotional development
Social interaction
Sensory processing
Play skills
Executive functioning
Family relationships
Daily challenges
Rather than focusing only on behaviours, we work to understand why those behaviours occur.
This allows us to create therapy that addresses the underlying developmental needs instead of simply managing symptoms.
Step 3 – Creating an Individualized Therapy Plan
45 min · all levelsNo two children are alike.
Every therapy plan is personalized based on your child's strengths, interests, developmental level, and family goals.
Your plan may include:
Developmental Therapy
Child Psychotherapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Social Skills Development
Executive Function Coaching
Parent Coaching
The Miller Method®
As your child grows, their therapy evolves with them.
Sleep better
Evening classes are paced to send you home already half asleep, in the best way.
Quiet the noise
Ten minutes of guided breath does what three espressos cannot.
Stronger, softer
Build real strength while being kinder to your joints than any gym.
I came for the stretching and stayed for the silence. This studio quietly rewired my weeks.
Irene T. — member for two years
What Happens During Therapy?
Parents are often surprised by what therapy looks like.
Children aren't expected to sit at a desk or complete repetitive drills.
Instead, sessions are active, engaging, and child-led while remaining goal-oriented.
Depending on your child's needs, sessions may include:
- imaginative play
- games
- art activities
- movement
- problem-solving
- conversation
- social interaction
- emotional coaching
Through these experiences, children naturally develop communication, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, confidence, and stronger relationships.
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The Miller Method®
Not ABAOne of the developmental approaches we incorporate is the Miller Method®, developed by Dr. Arnold Miller.
The Miller Method helps children develop:
communication
language
flexible thinking
problem solving
emotional regulation
social engagement
academic readiness
Instead of teaching isolated behaviours, it works to strengthen the developmental systems that support learning and communication.
This approach is particularly beneficial for many autistic children, children with developmental delays, and children who learn differently.
Parent Involvement
Parents are an essential part of the therapy process.
Throughout your child's journey, we work closely with you by:
discussing progress
providing practical strategies
answering questions
adjusting goals as your child develops
Our goal is for the progress made during therapy to continue at home, school, and in the community.
More Than Therapy
Autism Center for Kids is part of a broader family of services designed to support children and families.
Autism Center for Kids
Individual therapy for children using developmental, play-based, and psychotherapy approaches.
Tikvah Family Services
Counselling and psychotherapy for parents, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
ACK Little Explorers
Early childhood developmental programs and play-based learning experiences for young children.
Together, these services provide support across every stage of a family's journey.