Autism Support
Program

Supporting every child on the autism spectrum with research and experience led ABA techniques.

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Autism Support Program in Scarborough, Ajax and Oshawa

Is your child on the Autism Spectrum?

At Step Up Academy of Learning, we recognize the need for family and student supports when it comes to managing the needs of an Autism diagnosis.

Our Autism support programs start with an initial meeting and move on to develop personalized programs, plans and goals for each student. This takes place in collaboration with a Teacher, a Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) and the family.

Ongoing assessments take place to ensure there is progress and continue to develop programming that is responsive to student needs.

Our methods for working with your child are led with research and evidence of success. We utilize various hands on tools, resources and manipulatives to ensure our students on the spectrum are receiving the best possible support they need to thrive.

Services Offered

Who is it for?

This program is for 3 to 12 year old children who need to develop communication, independence, life and social skills.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Behaviour Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

Communication skills which include following instructions, making requests, answering questions, naming items, etc.

Independence & Life skills such as learning to put on shoes, clothes, ask for help, communicate needs, etc.

Social skills includes understanding personal space, consent, asking for help, having a conversation, etc.

What does it look like?

These skills are taught in an interactive way by using personalized strategies that engage the individual child.

Where does it take place?

Sessions take place on site at Step Up Academy of Learning SCARBOROUGH , AJAX or OSHAWA.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

ABA Therapy helps to build positive behaviours in our children so they can engage and build independence skills. It is personalized to each child with specific goals and strategies. In order to do this, each child will have a team of professionals working on their success.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources.

Who is it for?

This program is for 6 to 18 year old children who are able to work and learn in a small group setting. Small group therapy is a good option for children who need to develop their conversation skills. They will have the opportunity to engage with a small group of children, usually 4 in total to initiate and continue conversations and build social skills.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Behaviour Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

Communication skills which include following instructions, making requests, answering questions, naming items, etc.

Social skills includes understanding personal space, consent, asking for help, having a conversation, etc.

What does it look like?

Each group session is personalized to the specific children present. Most sessions have children who are able to engage in conversation but need to learn strategies for how to initiate and continue conversations to build social connections. The BCBA and Behaviour Technicians provide structured environments to model, lead, guide and eventually teach children specific skills.

Where does it take place?

Sessions take place on site at Step Up Academy of Learning SCARBOROUGH , AJAX or OSHAWA.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

ABA Therapy helps to build positive behaviours in our children so they can engage and build independence skills. It is personalized to each child with specific goals and strategies. In order to do this, each child will have a team of professionals working on their success.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources.

Who is it for?

This program is for 4 to 18 year old school-aged children who are ready to start working on their writing, reading and math skills and require the personalized attention of a Behaviour Technician.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Board Certified Behaviour Therapist (BCBA), Behaviour Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

Writing skills which start at holding a pencil and making lines to being able to write letters and eventually words.

Reading skills such as being able to identify the alphabet and phonics sounds, then progressing to blending and reading.

Reading skills such as being able to identify the alphabet and phonics sounds, then progressing to blending and reading.

Comprehension skills which refers to understanding the concept being read and being able to answer questions and think about the concepts being read.

Math skills include number skills such as place value, addition, subtraction, etc and also geometry, data management, financial literacy, etc.

What does it look like?

These skills are taught in an interactive way by using personalized strategies that engage the individual child.

Where does it take place?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

Academic skills such as reading, writing and math are a key part in building a child’s independence skills. These skills are taught via ABA strategies with BCBAs monitoring the sessions. Children will be able to perform better in school and in the world with the skills of Reading, Comprehension, Writing and Math.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources.

Who is it for?

This program is for 4 to 18 year old school-aged children who are ready to start working on their writing, reading and math skills and have a certain level of independence.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Board Certified Behaviour Therapist (BCBA), Behaviour Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

Writing skills which start at holding a pencil and making lines to being able to write letters and eventually words.

Reading skills such as being able to identify the alphabet and phonics sounds, then progressing to blending and reading.

Comprehension Skills which refers to understanding the concept being read and being able to answer questions and think about the concepts being read.

Math skills include number skills such as place value, addition, subtraction, etc and also geometry, data management, financial literacy, etc.

What does it look like?

These skills are taught in an interactive way by using personalized strategies that engage the individual child. Since this is a small group setting, the teacher/behaviour technician will be rotating between students and so a certain level of independence is necessary.

Where does it take place?

Sessions take place on site at Step Up Academy of Learning SCARBOROUGH , AJAX or OSHAWA.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

Academic skills such as reading, writing and math are a key part in building a child’s independence skills. These skills are taught via ABA strategies with BCBAs monitoring the sessions. Children will be able to perform better in school and in the world with the skills of Reading, Comprehension, Writing and Math.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Where does it take place?

Sessions take place on site at Step Up Academy of Learning SCARBOROUGH, AJAX or OSHAWA.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources.

Who is it for?

This program is for 4 to 18 year old school-aged children who need to work on their speech language skills and only have a speech-based diagnosis.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

The speech program at Step Up Academy of Learning focuses on building both receptive (e.g., understanding) and expressive (e.g., speaking, signing, Augmentative & Alternative Communication systems) communication skills.

What does it look like?

These skills are built in a 1-1 setting using strategies that engage the individual child.

Where does it take place?

Sessions take place on site at Step Up Academy of Learning SCARBOROUGH , AJAX or OSHAWA.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

Speech skills are an important part of equipping a child with the ability to be independent. The goal of our speech pathologists is to equip children with the skills they need to communicate and advocate for themselves. This in turn will help with any behaviour outbursts and lead to an overall improvement in the child’s performance.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources including private insurance.

Who is it for?

This program is for 4 to 18 year old school-aged children who need to work on their speech language skills and have an autism diagnosis.

Who is it led by?

This program is led by a team of professionals which include: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Technician, Administrator and Support Staff.

What skills are taught?

The speech program at Step Up Academy of Learning for children with Autism focuses on building both receptive (e.g., understanding) and expressive (e.g., speaking, signing, Augmentative & Alternative Communication systems) communication skills. For our children on the Autism Spectrum, there will be an added layer of behaviour supports to allow for the development of communication skills.

What does it look like?

These skills are built in a 1-1 setting using strategies that engage the individual child.

Where does it take place?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

When does it take place?

Sessions begin at 8am and run throughout the day. Our last session ends at 8pm. Children are booked into a specific time slot based on their program requirements.

How will it benefit the child?

Speech skills are an important part of equipping a child with the ability to be independent. The goal of our speech pathologists is to equip children with the skills they need to communicate and advocate for themselves. This in turn will help with any behaviour outbursts and lead to an overall improvement in the child’s performance.

How do you register?

Give us a call at 416-879-1987 or send us an email at info@stepupacademy.ca with your child’s age and specific needs and we will be in touch to schedule a free assessment.

Which funding can be used to pay for the sessions?

This service can be purchased using your OAP funding, out-of-pocket or other sources including private insurance.

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Our Autism Support Team

Step Up Academy of Learning’s Autism Support Team consists of:

  • Special Education Teachers
  • Ontario Certified Classroom Teachers
  • Educational Assistants from the Special Education Classroom
  • Child and Youth Workers
  • Speech Specialists
  • Behaviour Technicians
  • Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA)
  • Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)

How to Get Started

Every student starts off the in the following way:

Step 01

Initial phone call to get more information.

Step 02

Intake meetings and assessments with required professionals.

Step 03

Develop learning plan in collaboration with parents.

Step 04

Arrange teacher/technician that fits the student’s specific needs.

Step 05

Start classes with teacher/technician and receive ongoing feedback.

Step 06

Collaborate with parents to track student progress and share additional work and strategies to allow for a team-based approach to support each child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age of children/clients do you work with?

We work with children between 3 to 18 years of age as well as adults. Depending on the age and need of the child/client, we offer a range of different programs.

Are these programs funded by the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)?

Services that meet the requirements of ABA therapy and fall within OAP’s Core Clinical Services can be paid for using your OAP Funds.

Are parents able to use their work insurance to pay for the classes?

Our Speech Language Pathologists are registered with the necessary regulatory boards and therefore Speech Therapy can be covered using most insurance funds. We would encourage you to check with your insurance company as well.

How long and how frequent are the classes?

The length of each session depends on a range of factors such as the child’s age, learning goals and needs as well as the specific program. In general, sessions range from 1 to 3 hours in length.

What does Academic Learning mean or look like for a child with Autism in your program?

Academic Learning skills are connected to life skills. This means equipping children with the ability to read and comprehend, teaching them higher order thinking skills (making predictions, inference making, identifying the message in a reading, finding the main idea, etc.), building strong writing skills and teaching math concepts.

We first establish specific learning goals, and then build these skills based on traditional worksheet based work, hands on puzzles, interactive games and activities, as well as conversation and strategies catered to help the child understand concepts.

I want my child to build specific skills. What role can I play in building the learning plan?

When developing the learning plan, our parents play an important role in informing the process and co-developing learning goals. Your needs will be met, our approach is to make sure we develop a step by step plan to help your child reach these milestones.

Do you provide in home services?

At the moment, Step Up Academy of Learning services are provided on site at our three locations in Scarborough, Ajax and Oshawa.

What time do these sessions take place?

We have 1-1 sessions starting from 8am in the morning based on our teacher/technician’s availability. Each child’s specific timing depends on their needs and the teacher/technician that is available.