Hope Autism Services - Autism Therapy & Treatment

12/17/2025

✨ You’re invited to our Christmas Open House at Hope Autism Services!✨

Join us for a cozy, family-friendly holiday event with
🎄 Santa photos,
🎄 Hot chocolate,
🎄 treats, and festive fun for kids.

📅 December 19 - 2025 - Friday |
🕒 2-5pm |
📍Hope Autism Services 150 Britannia Rd E, Mississauga

Free entry — everyone welcome!

RSVP : 905-890-4673 or email reception@HopeAutism.ca
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12/03/2025

Big Feelings, Busy Senses – Thank You for Joining Us!

Last night’s free Online Sensory Integration Workshop with OT Reg. (Ont.) Dima Alsakka was a wonderful success!

Families, caregivers, and professionals joined us to learn about:

-Understanding big feelings & busy senses
-Stimming and self-regulation
-Evidence-based sensory strategies you can use at home and in the community

✅ From our follow-up survey, participants shared that they found the workshop greatly helpful and would love to see more workshops like this in the future.

At Hope Autism Services, this is our way of giving back to the community and supporting families on their journey.

📣 Stay tuned – there are many more free learning opportunities to come!

11/27/2025

FREE online Sensory Integration workshop with our Occupational Therapist, Ms. Dima Alsakka in collaboration with Hope Autism Services.

Many children struggle with sound, touch, movement, or busy environments – and it can be hard for families to know what’s sensory and what’s “behaviour.” In this interactive session, we’ll explore practical ways to support your child in everyday routines.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
-What sensory processing is and how it affects daily activities, behaviour, and learning
-How to recognize sensory seeking, sensory avoiding, and sensory sensitivities
Simple, realistic sensory strategies you can use at home, school, or in the community
-How to support self-regulation, attention, and emotional resilience through sensory-based activities
-Ideas to promote independence and participation in play, learning, and daily tasks.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Online)
💰 Cost: Free
🏢 Host: Hope Autism Services
🔗 To register: https://lnkd.in/g92RTyxD

Feel free to Call: 905-890-4673 or Email reception@hopeautism.ca
🌐 Web: www.hopeautism.ca
Please feel free to share with parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals who may benefit

11/25/2025

Sensory integration plays a powerful role in how children behave, focus, and participate in daily routines.
In this free online workshop, Certified Occupational Therapist, Ms. Dima, will explain:
• What sensory integration is
• How sensory processing can impact behaviour and attention
• Evidence-informed strategies and simple activities you can use at home
Join us live, ask your questions, and leave with tools you can use the same day.
**** To Register - email reception@HopeAutism.ca or call us at 905-890-4673****

10/30/2025

Making Halloween Fun for Every Child! 👻

Halloween can be an exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — experience for children with autism. Remember, every child is different, and every way of celebrating is perfectly okay!

There are usually three kinds of little trick-or-treaters:
🧙‍♀️ The ones who love to dress up and go door-to-door.
🎭 The ones who don’t want to wear a costume but still enjoy the spirit of the day.
🏡 And the ones who prefer to stay home where it’s calm and familiar.

No matter which group your child falls into, you can still make Halloween a fun and meaningful experience! Here are a few ways:

📚 Read a Halloween-themed story together to talk about what happens during Halloween.

🍬 Practice giving out candy at home — your child can dress up, or simply hand out treats to family members.

🕯 If your child prefers to stay home, create a cozy Halloween corner with decorations, lights, or sensory-friendly toys.

👩‍🎨 Follow your child’s comfort level — no pressure to participate a certain way. The goal is joy, not perfection.

🎃 Sometimes, dressing up yourself can encourage your child to join in through imitation and curiosity.

Halloween is about fun, creativity, and connection — not just costumes or candy. Let’s celebrate it in a way that feels right for every child 💙

08/06/2025

At this week’s team huddle, our passionate Clinical Director, Ms. Kay Narula, took a moment to celebrate the incredible progress we’ve made together in 2025 — and to share an exciting look at what’s coming next! 🙌

Kay expressed deep gratitude for the outstanding work of our therapists, clinicians, and support staff who bring dedication, heart, and excellence to the families we serve every day.

✅ 2025 Achievements We’re Proud Of:
- Hosted multiple professional development workshops to build and upgrade staff skills 💡
- Integrated technology-based tools for efficient data collection tailored for children with special needs 📱
- Continued to support more families through OAP-funded services
- Strengthened clinical supervision and program quality through team collaboration

🔜 Looking Ahead – Next 6 Months:
- Launching new life skills and transition-focused programs
- More training opportunities for staff and families
- Continued innovation through technology-enhanced therapy tools
- Expanding our mentorship and supervision capacity to grow future leaders

We’re building more than a Autism clinic — we’re building a community of care, growth, and inclusion. Here's to the next chapter with Team Hope! 💙

07/18/2025

Important News for Families!

We’re excited to share a financial update that could benefit many of our families at Hope Autism Services!

As of July 14, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially recognized Behaviour Analysts in Ontario as authorized medical practitioners for the Medical Expense Tax Credit.

-->This means that any privately paid services at Hope Autism Services—when supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)—may now be claimed as medical expenses on your income tax return.

Eligible expenses can even be backdated to July 1, 2024!

-->Please remember:

-Only out-of-pocket expenses qualify.

-Any services paid for through OAP, insurance, or other funding sources cannot be claimed.

We recommend sharing this with your tax preparer or accountant to see how your family might benefit. For more details, visit CRA’s official page on medical expense credits.

We hope this change provides your family with meaningful financial support as you continue your journey with us.

05/31/2025

05/13/2025

Just a regular day at Hope — and one of our star students shining bright!

In this clip, you’ll see him engaging in activities that aren’t just fun — they’re packed with purpose!

-->Sensory input? Absolutely! He’s getting the movement and touch he needs to stay regulated and focused.
-->Communication? You bet! Through Functional Communication Training (FCT), he’s learning to express his needs in positive, meaningful ways.
-->Self-regulation? Big yes. These playful routines help him manage emotions and build confidence.
-->Fun? Always. Because learning should feel good!

Every smile, every gesture, every high-five is a step forward — and we’re so proud of his progress!

💙 At Hope Autism Services, we celebrate these moments. Because this is what ABA looks like: personalized, playful, and powerful.

05/05/2025

Are you planning summer programming for your child with autism?

Autism Ontario’s One-to-One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is now open! This incredible funding opportunity helps families hire a support worker for their child to participate in community-based summer camps or programs.

✅ Reimbursement up to $600 per child
✅ Supports inclusion in typical camp or recreational programs
✅ Application deadline: May 31st, 2025

This is a wonderful way to help your child enjoy a safe, fun, and inclusive summer experience with the right support in place.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.autismontario.com/camp

Please share with families who might benefit!

APPLY NOW Frequently Asked Questions Information Flyer Autism Ontario is happy to announce that the 2025 One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is now open for application. We will accept all applications received between May 1, and May 31, 2025 and have a random draw to determine eligi...

04/30/2025

Summer Camp - Hope Autism Services - Mississauga

🌟 Now Enrolling: Little Explorers Summer Camp 2025! 🌟

Hope Autism Services is excited to welcome children ages 5 to 8 to our Little Explorers Camp – a summer program designed to foster early socialization, communication, and play skills in a fun, safe, and structured environment.

👦👧 Ideal for children with ASD who:
✔ Can follow 1–2 step instructions with minimal prompts
✔ Are comfortable in small group settings
✔ Do not engage in significant behavioral challenges

🧩 Program Highlights:
✔ Turn-taking and cooperative games
✔ Fine and gross motor activities
✔ Pretend play and sensory exploration
✔ Social interaction and emotional regulation

📅 Dates: July 7 – August 29
🕘 Time: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Hope Autism Services 150 Britannia Rd E, Mississauga, ON

📌 Limited spots available. Intake required for new clients.
📞 Contact us today or visit our website to register: https://hopeautism.ca/summer-camp/