Centre-based Services in Toronto
 

Behaviour Institute provides centre-based programming for children from 2.5 to 15 years located in our Toronto location at 618 The Queensway. We refer to the program as "Children's College". Children receive direct instruction within a one-to-one teaching format using ABA methods and individualized programs. We also provide small group instruction in our Preparatory Classroom for children who are being readied for supported inclusion. Children's College is an Ministry of Education recognized school and an educational alternative for families who feel that the needs of their child with autism cannot be adequately met within a large group format. The centre-based delivers services based on the following features:

  • Flexibility: Children with autism are able to attend the preschool/school half-days and receive home-based programming or attend a community preschool/school for the other half-day. Children may also attend the school full time.
  • Intensity: To a great extent, the rate of a child's learning is dependent on the amount of time children are actively engaged in relevant learning tasks. We strive to structure the child's learning throughout the day to maximize opportunities for active engagement on tasks that produces both acquisition and generalization of children's learning
  • Inclusion: We feel that where appropriate, children have the right to be taught in a normalized environment with typically-developing children. We develop a systematic transition strategy to facilitate inclusion in community settings
  • Accountability: We have an elaborate system of directly monitoring the quality of implementation of the child's programs and the effects it produces with on the child. This information is shared with the child's parents and is used to make decisions about changes in the child's programs.
 

Behaviour Institute Children's College

Application for the preschool or school are available by contacting the Behaviour Institute or by faxing the following form to (416) 251-4688.

ADMISSION APPLICATION

Student`s Name ________________________________________ Male Female

Birthday: Day ______ Month _______ Year ______

Commonly Used Name ____________

Home Address _________________________________

City ________________________

Postal Code _________________

Mother`s Name ________________________________

Father`s Name _________________________________

Telephone _____________________

Business Phone ___________________

FAX ________________________

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Behaviour Institute Children's College Bursary

There is a charitable organization associated with children attending Children's College to raise money to offset tuition.   If you are interested in making a charitable donation for this cause, please contact, Jean at (416) 251-9277.