Turning differences into strengths
Whether you have just received a diagnosis or are on the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) waitlist, Monarch House accepts and supports your family.
Our mission is to ensure your family keeps moving forward, no matter what your current status. Your child’s development cannot afford to wait.
You belong.
Expert Care for Your Ontario Autism Journey
Monarch House welcomes, accepts, and supports your family through every stage and challenge, regardless of where you are in your autism journey. Because your child’s growth cannot afford to wait, our mission is to ensure your progress never pauses - delivering immediate, evidence-based care and a safe, compassionate space.
You Belong.
Support From the Start
Our neurodiversity-affirming experts are here to help you access immediate, evidence-based care today, maximizing your existing insurance (or navigating your OAP funding options) so your child thrives where they truly belong.
Are You Seeking a Diagnosis?
Is it Autism? I need to know more.
Are You On the OAP Waitlist?
I need support while I wait for my funding.
Have You Received Your OAP Funding?
I have my funding. I am ready to start.
Comprehensive, Immediate Services
While your spot on the provincial waitlist continues to stand still, your child’s development doesn't have to. We provide immediate access to science-based, multidisciplinary services under one roof.
We target the specific developmental milestones your child needs, whether you are:
- Using private resources or insurance
- Paying out-of-pocket
- Using OAP Core Clinical Services funding
Not sure where to start? Explore our specialized services below to learn how our integrated team can support your family’s journey today.
Developmental Screening
To uncover a child’s developmental challenges before they become bigger issues, consider a quick, structured screening to get a snapshot of how they are learning and communicating compared to typical developmental milestones.
Autism Diagnostic Assessment
If you are wondering if your child meets the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this comprehensive, gold-standard assessment provides a clear, official answer and unlocks provincial funding and clinical supports.
Speech Language Pathology
For children who are struggling to be understood, SLP helps give them a voice during critical developmental years. Learn the signs of common challenges and discover tools and strategies to help prevent long-term communication barriers.
Occupational Therapy
If you’ve noticed sensory, motor, or daily living challenges interfering with your child's happiness and routines, Monarch House OT helps them develop the foundational skills they need for the "occupations" of childhood: learning, dressing, eating, and interacting with the world around them.
ABA Therapy
One step at a time is the best way to describe Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy. Monarch Board Certified BA’s break complex developmental milestones into small, achievable steps to help children grow towards daily independence.
Psychotherapy
Monarch House Psychotherapy addresses the unique emotional and social realities of autistic individuals - focusing on mental wellness, emotional regulation, and caregiver support. It’s not about ‘fixing’ behaviour - it’s about building positive self-advocacy.
We work with an integrated service team
At Monarch House, we believe your child should never receive care in isolation. All of our Occupational Therapists (OTs), Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Physical Therapists (PTs) collaborate daily to build a single, synchronized plan tailored to your child’s unique communication, sensory, behavioral, and physical needs.
This equips your entire family with actionable strategies and practices to build a single, synchronized plan tailored to your child’s unique communication, sensory, behavioral, and physical needs. Because real growth happens when therapies align beyond our clinic doors.
Here's an easy breakdown of who would support your family, depending on the types of daily challenges you're facing.
"My child seems clumsy, has trouble with balance, or isn’t crawling/walking yet."
Communication
Coordination, Strength & Play
Learning
"We are struggling with toilet training, dressing, or sensory sensitivities to food and clothing"
Daily Independence
Communication
Learning
"My child has intense tantrums or struggles to play with other children."
Behavioural Support
Communication
Sensory and Emotional Regulation
The Importance of Early Diagnosis
Neurological research confirms that autism can be reliably diagnosed by age 2, with clear markers visible as early as 12 months. This window is critical because early neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to adapt and rewire - is at its peak. Waiting to act compounds developmental deficits. Early intervention can drastically improve your child’s development, helping them gain more skills and independence over time.
Maximizing Support While You Wait
Monarch Essentials
Immediate, Focused and Actionable Autism Support
Outcomes Improve The Sooner You Act
When you can’t wait years for help, Monarch Essentials are focused, evidence-based programs designed to bridge the gap between diagnosis and everyday success. Available at all Ontario locations, your family can pay for specific on-site or virtual training for the most critical challenges like toileting, sleeping, eating or communicating. Waiting to tackle ANY of these milestone behaviours leads to greater challenges as your child grows.
Free Practical Support
Beyond our 4 critical programs, we designed Monarch Essentials to give your child and family additional free content, including videos, articles, how-to guides, downloadable checklists, and answers to your neurodivergent questions. Developed by our trained staff of psychologists, occupational/behavioural therapists, counsellors, and clinicians, this is Canada’s largest resource to solve the immediate, real-world challenges affecting your family’s growth.
Introducing Monarch Academy
Monarch Academy, while closely affiliated with Monarch House, operates as a private day school specifically for children with autism and neurodevelopmental differences, offering a structured academic program infused with therapeutic support. It delivers small-class learning (max 8 students) and an integrated curriculum that combines academic instruction with behavioural, speech-language, and occupational therapies, all under the guidance of BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs.
Book a Free Consultation
The most effective way to get started with Monarch house is to book an appointment. We will answer your questions in terms of treatment, funding, and how to navigate the various programs available.
Every inquiry is completely confidential.
Not sure where to start?
Reach out to us directly info@monarchhouse.ca
Monarch House has clinics for autism in Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington, Markham, Waterloo, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Burquitlam, Calgary, Coquitlam, Langley, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Surrey Guildford, Surrey Panorama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because every person with a behavioural challenge is different, there are thousands of questions regarding every factor related to signs, diagnosis, treatment, funding etc. We’ve highlighted the most frequently asked questions here: