Your journey as a family with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need not be lonely. Join our Autism Program, meet other families, learn about strategies to navigate this journey, and build a place to belong and become stronger. At CCSYR, our Autism Program offered through disABILITY Services, supports children and youth with autism and their families — through compassionate, personalized care.

Our Commitment

We combine evidence-based therapy with creative, holistic, and culturally sensitive approaches so every child can grow with confidence and connection.

What Our Clinical Supports Look Like

We help children build essential life skills and emotional well-being through:

• ABA Therapy using Natural Environment Teaching (NET): Promoting learning, communication, and daily living skills in real-life settings.
• Mental Health Services: Counselling for children, youth, and families to strengthen emotional health and resilience.
• Technology and Adaptive Tools: Access to equipment and materials recommended by licensed professionals.

Get Family and Community Support

We know every family’s journey is unique. That’s why we provide wraparound supports that focus on the whole family:

• Individual and Family Counselling for children, caregivers, and parents.
• System Navigation and Referrals to connect you with community and government resources.
• Culturally Responsive Workshops that honour diverse backgrounds and newcomer experiences.
• Peer-Led Support Groups where families share, connect, and grow together.

Enjoy Creative and Play-Based Therapies

Play and creativity are powerful ways to learn and heal. Our therapies include:

• Art-Based Therapy to support emotional expression and confidence.
• Play-Based Interventions that encourage social skills, imagination, and joy.

Why Families Choose CCSYR

In April 2023, CCSYR launched a small pilot project to support newcomer families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program offered:

• One-on-one therapy sessions
• Group activities
• Workshops tailored for children and families

What fueled this beginning? A shared commitment—to create inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive support where there was previously none.

Our holistic approach, combined with over 40 years of expertise as a settlement agency, allows us to truly understand the challenges faced by newcomer families. We know the social, cultural, and systemic barriers they experience, and we design our programs to meet families where they are—providing support that is practical, culturally sensitive, and empowering.

Thanks to the generosity of the funders and the unwavering dedication of our clinical team, this small initiative has grown into a full-fledged, community-anchored Autism Program making a lasting impact across York Region.

Our team walks alongside you — helping your child thrive at home, school, and in the community.