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Database of Schools and Centres
LIST OF SCHOOLS AND CENTRES FOR NEURODIVERSE YOUTH
Note: Summit School does not endorse any of these schools. This list is for information purposes only.
CANADA
Country | City | School Name | Website | Profile / Diagnosis Clientelle | Mission |
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CANADA | Markham, Ontario | Autism In Mind | https://autisminmind.org/ | autism | |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontario | Autism Speaks | https://www.autismspeaks.ca/who-we-are/ | autism | |
CANADA | London, Ontario | Thames Valley Children's Centre | https://www.tvcc.on.ca/autism-behavioural-services | Autism Spectrum Disorder | We work to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Through a variety of services and supports for children and youth with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders, we aim to help our clients to be their best! |
CANADA | Mississauga, Ontario | Jake's House | https://www.jakeshouse.ca/contact/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Our mission is to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across Canada. |
CANADA | Barrie, Ontario | Kinark Autism Services | https://kinarkautismservices.ca/about-kinark-autism-services/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder (age 2-18) | Our mission is to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes. |
CANADA | Montreal | Summit School | www.summit-school.com | Autism, down syndrome, any developmentally disabled youth | |
CANADA | Toronto | Brighton School | https://www.brightonschool.ca/ | Autism, down syndrome, any developmentally disabled youth | Brighton is the leading private school in Toronto intentionally designed for elementary and secondary students with learning challenges. |
CANADA | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Quest School | https://www.calgaryquestschool.com/about | cross disability sudents | To create committed multi-disciplinary community working together to provide a supportive learning environment for cross-disability students and their families to deliver the best outcomes in their social, emotional, and educational journey. |
CANADA | New Westminster, British Colombia | PALS Autism School | https://palsautismschool.ca/the-pals-approach/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | PALS Autism Society is a dedicated elementary and secondary school in British Columbia for children and adolescents with autism, designated by the Ministry of Education as a special education school, accompanied by a licensed before and after-school care program. |
CANADA | Coquitlam, British Colombia | Greater Heights | https://greaterheightslearningacademy.ca/about-us/ | Brain dysfunction, genetic syndromes, Autism, attentional problems, and a host of specific academic and emotional challenges | We strive to support the school environment by building a more inclusive curriculum, addressing a range of learning styles, and offering a wide array of diversity efforts and programs. Our school empowers all students to embrace their learning, achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical well-being |
CANADA | Vancouver, British Colombia | Eaton Arrowsmith | https://eatonarrowsmith.com/our-approach | Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Concussion or Brain Injury | To provide compassionate learning communities, built on integrity, trust, and growth, that empower positive change.
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CANADA | Missisauga, ONTARIO | Oakwood Acadmy | https://www.oakwoodacademy.ca/about-us/ | Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) educational, social-emotional, mental health, and/or developmental challenges | Oakwood Academy’s Vision to create a school where a child’s full range of strengths and challenges are understood and met within an individualized curriculum. |
CANADA | Toronto, ONTARIO | Bright Start Academy | https://brightstartacademy.info/programs/ | Autism or other Developmental Disability | Bright Start Academy is a Private School for children, youth and young adults in North York, ON that require additional support in Academics, Communication, Social Skills, and Functional Daily Living Skills. |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontario | Magnificent Minds | https://www.magnificentminds.ca/expertise | Autism, Dual-Diagnosis & Neurodiversity | Magnificent Minds Inc. is a collaborative school environment for optimizing learning, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent kids and the families who support them. |
CANADA | Hamilton, Ontario | Cornerstones (CENTRE) | https://www.cornerstoneshamilton.com/clients | Autism, down syndrome, any developmentally disabled youth | Cornerstones mission is to provide the tools and the resources to assist each individual in his/her journey towards a fuller and richer quality of life. |
CANADA | Barrie, Ontario | Inclusive Milestones (CENTRE) | https://inclusivemilestones.ca/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | With a program suited for everyone, we are helping children reach for and achieve milestones, while also being the catalyst of change toward neurodiversity acceptance. |
CANADA | St Aurora, ONTARIO | Lighthouse Learning | https://lhldc.com/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | The Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre is a private school for children with autism in York Region. Our focus is on academic success from grades K-12. |
CANADA | Richmond Hill, ONTARIO | Open Mind Alliance | https://openmindalliance.ca/about-overview/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Our School, located in Richmond Hill, has been designed and built with the special sensory needs of our students in mind. The calm ambience of our all-LED-lit environment alleviates some of the sensory burden produced by florescent and other types of lighting. |
CANADA | Oshawa, ONTARIO | Step by Step Academy | https://stepbystepacademy.ca/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Step By Step Academy’s mission is to support children and youth with special needs and their families, by applying evidence based practices based on their specific needs, to create meaningful change in their lives. |
CANADA | Calgary, ALBERTA | Janus Academy | https://janusacademy.org/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | To empower and support persons with autism and their families, maximizing their quality of life by providing the model learning environment that meets their academic, social and emotional needs. |
CANADA | Edmonton, ALBERTA | Elves Society | http://www.elves-society.org/about-elves/ | Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. | Elves provides individuals with severe disabilities and special needs with a unique, individualized educational or day program to promote their maximum development and to enhance the quality of life of the individuals and their families within a supportive and caring environment. |
CANADA | Calgary, ALBERTA | Pace Kids | https://pacekids.ca/our-work/ | Speech Delay, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, and Brain Injury. | Pacekids empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. |
CANADA | Edmonton, ALBERTA | Children's Autism Services of Edmonton | https://childrensautism.ca/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton is an organization of excellence in the area of support services for children with autism and other developmental disorders. We have dedicated, dynamic and qualified professionals providing family-centered programming. |
CANADA | Calgary, ALBERTA | Renfrew Educational Services | https://renfreweducation.org/ | Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Global Development Delays. | We exist to serve and to provide the best possible programs and services so that children and youth can grow and work towards their potential. |
CANADA | Calgary,ALBERTA | New Heights | https://www.newheightscalgary.com/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Preparing our kids for the community and the community for our kids. |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontario | Geneva Center for Autism | https://www.autism.net/foundation | autism | |
CANADA | Milton, TORONTO | Trillium Demonstration School | https://tri.pdsbnet.ca/about_us | Autism, down syndrome, any developmentally disabled youth | We increase learning efficiency, build confidence, and develop the core skills required to read, write, and work with numbers through a neuroplastic and systematic approach to skill development. |
CANADA | Toronto, ONTARIO | Bloorview School Authority | https://bloorviewschool.ca/our-school | physical and/or communication disabilities and related developmental issues | The Integrated Education and Therapy (IET) Program is an interdisciplinary early intervention program for children with a range of physical and/or communication disabilities from Kindergarten to Grade 1. During the school day, children receive physical, occupational and speech therapies along with educational programming to meet their academic needs. |
CANADA | Oshawa, ONTARIO | Grandview Kids | https://grandviewkids.ca/school-community-programs/ | Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Global Development Delays. | Supporting children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs to live, learn and play |
CANADA | Markham,ONTARIO | AIM Without Limits | https://autisminmind.org/private-school/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | By challenging social stigmas that surround autism, raising awareness and acceptance in communities, and helping families access critical services, together, we can create an inclusive society without barriers for children with autism. |
CANADA | Cambridge, ONTARIO | OakBridge Academy | https://www.oakbridge.ca/mission--philosophy.html | Autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and other related learning exceptionalities | We provide services for children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and other related learning exceptionalities. Full-day, ten month (September to June) programming with high teacher-to-student ratios is offered to children from grades one through nine. |
CANADA | Rocky View County, Alberta | Third Academy | https://thirdacademy.ca/about/ | Tourette’s Syndrome, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Depression, Anxieties, and others. | We create a well-balanced, individualized, integrated, and intensive program for each student, designed to prepare them for re-entry into their community school as quickly as possible. |
CANADA | Newmarket, Ontario | Kerry's Place Autism Services (CENTRE) | https://www.kerrysplace.org/about-us/our-history/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | To enhance the quality of life for persons with Autism by being leaders in: developing and providing evidence-based support; and
building capacity by sharing our knowledge and expertise. |
CANADA | Winnipeg, Manitba | St Amant School | https://stamant.ca/about-us/ | developemental dissabilities, autism and aquired brain injruy | Freeing the spirit, Fulfilling potential Together |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontaio | Lumenus -CENTER- | https://www.lumenus.ca/about-lumenus/ | developemental dissabilities and autism | We illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing through high-impact mental health and developmental services and strong system leadership. |
CANADA | BRITISH COLOMBIA | Canucks Autism Network - | https://www.canucksautism.ca/training-community-engagement/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond. |
CANADA | Richmond, Briish Colombia | Aspire Richmond | https://aspirerichmond.com/our-services/child-care/ | Autism, down syndrome, any developmentally disabled youth | |
CANADA | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Stars For ife | https://starsforlife.com/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | The Foundation is committed to creating a quality of life for young people with autism spectrum disorder, fully included in their community; with a commitment to continued education, life and job skills training and inclusion. |
CANADA | Regina, Saskatchewan | Autism Resource Centre | https://autismresourcecentre.com/who-we-are/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Through programs and education, Autism Resource Centre supports people with autism in realizing their potential, achieving independence and fully participating in their communities. |
CANADA | Etobicoke, Ontario | New Haven Learning Centre | https://newhavencentre.com/pages/about-us | Autism Spectrum Disorder | We offer high-quality, evidence-based education and treatment programs that are thoughtfully designed to be as unique as the individuals we service. |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontario | Bright Start Academy | https://brightstartacademy.info/ | autism, developemental dissabilities | At Bright Start Academy our staff that works with your children have experience in teaching, behaviour management, life skills development, music, and so much more. |
CANADA | Toronto, Ontario | The Autism Centre of Toronto | https://www.autismtoronto.ca/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Our mission is to improve the lives of children with ASD and their families by providing timely and equitable access to evidence-based treatment in a positive and supportive learning environment. |
CANADA | Woodbridge, Ontario | Shining Through Centre | https://www.shiningthrough.ca/about-us/ | Autism Spectrum Disorder | To enhance the lives of those impacted by autism, through compassionate, evidence-based services. |
CANADA | Burlington, Ontario | Woodview Learning Centre | https://woodviewlearningcentre.ca/ | autism |
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