Programs & Services by

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
For help with:
  • Communication
  • Daily Routine
  • Self-regulation
  • Skill Building
Provider:Roots & Wings Psychology

Our Direct BCBA Consultation Service and Caregiver Coaching offers personalized support for caregivers who want to help their child reach specific goals. Through this service, caregivers will work one-on-one with a Registered Behaviour Analyst to develop and implement strategies tailored to their child’s needs. Consultations are available virtually, by phone, or in-person where possible, providing flexibility for families. This service helps caregivers feel confident in their role and empowered to support their child’s development.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for…those would best benefit from programming to support with maladaptive
behaviours or those with no communication skills.

For help with:
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:Superior Life Skills

Our Brief Social Skills Consultation uses Clinically Supervised Progressive ABA to support social skill development. This service includes; individual intake and target determination, 12 hours of skill building services, an individualized schedule, and summary report.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for…those who can participate in a group setting without additional support. For
example, Sibshops would not be a good fit if the sibling needed a support person in the school environment.
Sibshops is also not appropriate for those siblings who are querying or undergoing an ASD assessment for
themselves.

For help with:
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
Provider:Superior Life Skills

Sibshops is an opportunity for those who have a siblings win an ASD diagnosis led by our certified and experienced Sibshops Facilitators. Sibshops Is not therapy, but rather a venue for sibs to have fun, talk about the good and not-so-good parts, play games, learn something about the services/ diagnosis of their brothers or sisters, and have some more fun. This service is intended for those ages 9-18 years of age.

💻Hybrid (Algoma)
Location:Algoma
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for severe challenging behaviour and/or self-injurious behaviour

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Skill Building
Provider:THRIVE Child Development Centre

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 12-week program includes 6 or more face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 12-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children younger than 3 years old; children with aggression, self-injurious behaviour, or property destruction that presents an immediate risk of harm to themselves, or others, and requires specialized interventions beyond the scope of this service.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Play
  • Preschool
Provider:Flourish Behavioural Health and Education Inc.

Interactive art sessions for early learners focusing on imitation, direction-following, fine motor skills, and
communication.

Appropriate for children 3-5 years old.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for…children younger than 3, Children/youth with aggression, self-injurious behavior, or property destruction that requires specialized interventions beyond the scope of this service.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
Provider:Flourish Behavioural Health and Education Inc.

This group uses structured mindfulness activities as a foundation for building communication, social, and creative skills through art. Learners engage in guided breathing and sensory awareness exercises at the start of each session to support focus and emotional regulation, creating conditions for more independent participation throughout the activity. Within each session, learners practice following multi-step group instructions, planning and sequencing their projects, sharing materials with peers, and describing their completed work. Mindfulness-based transitions are used between activities to support flexible responding and reduce prompt dependency. Learners also build tolerance for unexpected outcomes in their art, and practice labeling emotions, themes, and visual elements as they create. Together, these experiences target meaningful functional skills across communication, peer interaction, and self-management in a naturalistic group setting.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for…children younger than 3, Children/youth with aggression, self-injurious behavior, or property destruction that requires specialized interventions beyond the scope of this service.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:Flourish Behavioural Health and Education Inc.

The Secret Agent Society (SAS) is an evidence-based, spy-themed small-group program for children ages 8–12 who need support with social and emotional skills. Cadets learn strategies for recognizing emotions, handling challenging situations, and interacting successfully with peers through a mix of clinician-led group sessions, digital missions, and hands-on activities. Families complete brief “home missions” between sessions to help children apply their skills in real-life situations, supported by a simple tracking and reward system. Parents also attend 4 meetings to learn the same tools, ensuring consistent support across home, school, and community settings.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children that are engaging in severe problem behaviour during the night (i.e., aggression, self-injury, property destruction)

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Consultation
  • Sleeping
Provider:Flourish Behavioural Health and Education Inc.

Learn gentle, value-based sleep solutions without "cry-it-out." Our course includes personalized assessments and tailored strategies to improve your child's sleep. Appropriate for caregivers of children 0-18 years old.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for… This service is not intended to address behaviour reduction goals or complex
behavioural challenges. Such needs require a more comprehensive behavioural assessment and intervention
plan and fall outside the scope of this brief skill-building consultation service.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Caregiver Training
  • Skill Building
Provider:Flourish Behavioural Health and Education Inc.

Families participate in five consultation sessions with a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) to support the development of a specific skill-building goal for their child. The RBA collaborates with caregivers to identify a priority skill and provides individualized strategies and coaching to help caregivers support skill development within everyday routines.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
For help with:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Depression
  • Mental health
  • Self-regulation
  • Teens
Provider:MNDFL Collective

As a family with a child with autism, have you ever needed psychological support, diagnostic impression, or clinical recommendations/next steps, but didn’t know where to turn? We are proud to offer a unique service where you can book a one-off consultation mental health service where you can book a 50-minute session with Dr. Stephanie Price, clinical and school psychologist, without having to wait months or years on a waitlist. This service is intended for caregivers of children with autism and/or autistic youth who are capable of providing informed consent to participate in this service on their own.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Resilience
  • Self-regulation
Provider:MNDFL Collective

Are you a caregiver looking for the opportunity to consult about specific behavioural skills, learn parenting strategies, better understand your child’s strengths and needs, learn about accessing available supports in our region, and develop next steps to support your child? We are proud to offer these one-on-one, virtual or in-person consultations with our experienced clinical associate, Michelle Bascom.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children who have significant learning problems and who are unable to read at a Grade 2 level. It is also not intended for children who exhibit significant disruptive behaviours that could affect the group sessions, as individual service may be recommended. A brief intake will be conducted over the phone to ensure that the group is a good fit for each child.

For help with:
  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Mental health
Provider:MNDFL Collective

Facing Your Fears is a family-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group therapy program to support autistic children with managing anxiety in everyday life. Please note that this group actively involves BOTH children and a caregiver in each session.

This service is not intended for children who have significant learning problems and who are unable to read at a Grade 2 level. It is also not intended for children who exhibit significant disruptive behaviours that could affect the group sessions, as individual service may be recommended. A brief intake will be conducted over the phone to ensure that the group is a good fit for each child.

A caregiver must attend and participate in each session. The caregiver should remain consistent for each session. Homework completion is required between sessions. A minimum of 4 child/caregiver dyads is required to run this group.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Please note that this service is brief, so it is not appropriate for emergency or crisis mental health concerns. Also, if the service is intended for a child/teen, they themselves must provide informed consent to participate (i.e., caregiver consent alone will not be accepted).

For help with:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Depression
  • Mental health
  • Resilience
  • Self-regulation
Provider:MNDFL Collective

Youth (age 8 years+) or caregivers of a child with ASD of any age can receive 8, 1-hour individual counselling sessions with a Master's-level clinician working under the supervision of Dr. Stephanie Price, psychologist. Please note that this service is brief, so it is not appropriate for emergency or crisis mental health concerns.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

A minimum of 4 participants required to run each drop-in session. Caregivers do not need to commit to attending more than 1 drop-in session.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Consultation
  • Mental health
  • Resilience
Provider:MNDFL Collective

Caregiving can be deeply meaningful, but also overwhelming, especially when your own well-being takes a back seat. These virtual support drop-in sessions are designed to give caregivers a dedicated and encouraging space to recharge, connect, and learn practical tools for mental wellness. Through the lens of self-care, positive psychology, and strengths-based strategies, participants will explore ways to boost resilience, manage stress and avoid burnout, increase positive emotions, and cultivate a balanced, fulfilling parenting experience.

Virtual
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

All registrants will be contacted prior to the start of the group. Note that a minimum of 6 participants is needed to run each group.

For help with:
  • Antecedent Strategies
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Resilience
  • Self-regulation
  • Skill Building
  • Transitions
  • Visuals
Provider:MNDFL Collective

In this virtual group, caregivers who have a child with autism will learn about the functions of behaviour to better understand the reasons why their child might be exhibiting difficult behaviours, along with various evidence-based strategies and instruction on how to apply them in the home environment. NEW THIS ROUND: we have added components of our popular “Supporting Resiliency in Children” group, including developing skills and strategies to foster resilience in children using cognitive-behavioral techniques. The goal of this group is to enhance parenting skills to reduce the impact of behaviours on daily living and family relationships.

Virtual
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Note that a minimum of 8 participants is required to run each workshop.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Transitions
Provider:MNDFL Collective

As the school year ends, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children transition to the structure and routine of the summer break, without losing gains made over the school year. This interactive workshop titled “School’s out: Keeping on track over the summer” is designed for caregivers who want to support their child with autism with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include topics such as building routines, managing unstructured time, preparing for summer programs, tips and tools for supporting a child’s learning at home over the summer, etc.

Virtual
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Note that a minimum of 8 participants is required to run each workshop.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
Provider:MNDFL Collective

As the summer comes to a close, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming academic year. This interactive workshop titled “Ramping up for the new school year” is designed for caregivers with a child with autism who want to support their children with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include creating a conducive learning/study environment at home, monitoring academic progress, managing school stress, understanding common challenges children face as they return to school, effective communication with educators, advocating for your child's needs, etc.

Virtual
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Note that a minimum of 8 participants is required to run each workshop.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Depression
  • Mental health
  • Self-regulation
Provider:MNDFL Collective

This workshop provides caregivers with an overview of how mental health and autism can intersect. The session will cover how to recognize possible signs of mental health concerns, ways to talk with youth about emotional well-being, and practical strategies caregivers can use to support their child. Information about treatment approaches and available services will also be discussed, along with opportunities for questions.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Caregivers + 1 child age of 6+ years

No yoga or mindfulness experience is required. Please dress comfortably for these events. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat. However, we have yoga mats and other supplies in house if needed. Note that a minimum of 4 participants are required to run each event. Caregivers are invited to bring 1 child maximum (not required to participate in this service though), given our space constraints.

For help with:
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiver Training
  • Depression
  • Mental health
Provider:MNDFL Collective

MNDFL Collective is excited to collaborate with Kim Boyuk, a local certified yoga instructor, to offer this supportive and restorative monthly event that is specifically designed for caregivers, offering a safe space to unwind, recharge, and cultivate mindfulness. Parenting a child with autism comes with its own unique challenges and these events aim to provide caregivers with the opportunity to take a break from life stressors and engage in gentle, restorative yoga that is designed for all bodies and capabilities to prioritize their own health and well-being. While caregivers take a moment for themselves, they are invited to bring their child with autism to work with our clinician, Gabriela Ron, on improving emotional awareness and building a coping skills toolkit.

Hybrid
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Available to full Northern Region

For help with:
  • Antecedent Strategies
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Daily Routine
  • Independence
  • Play
  • Reinforcement
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Toileting
  • Visuals
  • Vocational skills
  • Webinar
Provider:ABA Northern Services and Training Inc.

This service includes 2 caregiver workshops that aim to help caregivers teach their children independent skills.

Workshop 1: Review ABA strategies on teaching self-help skills
Workshop 2: Identify a self-help goal and develop a plan.

There also four consultation sessions - for caregivers to share progress with a BCBA-D