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.
Turning differences into strengths
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 or an Assessment?
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
Your family is unique, and our multidisciplinary teams provide expert, science-based services for every situation. While your spot on the provincial waitlist continues to stand still, your child’s development doesn't have to.
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
Catch potential developmental challenges early with a quick, structured milestone screening.
Autism Diagnostic Assessment
Receive a clear, official answer regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Speech Language Pathology
Give your child the confidence to express themselves during their most critical developmental years.
Occupational Therapy
Help your child navigate daily sensory, motor, and self-care challenges with targeted Occupational Therapy.
ABA Therapy
Our Behavior Analysts break complex goals into small steps to build lasting independence.
Psychotherapy
Support your child's emotional well-being and self-advocacy through therapy tailored specifically to neurodivergent realities.
Programs can be tailored to your family’s specific goals, timelines and budgets. Actions, lessons and support are decisions you can make now to ensure your child’s future is as positive as possible.
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.
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.
Monarch Essentials
Maximizing Support While You Wait.
Immediate, Focused and Actionable Autism Support.
You don't need full provincial funding to start making meaningful progress. By focusing on your household's most critical milestones, you achieve immediate relief without committing to a longer, full-scale program.
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: