Third Party Funding
Autism Funding

Autism Funding
Funding assists with the cost of getting support. Autism funding helps pay for eligible services or supports that promote skill development for children living with autism.
Funding helps families pay for services that promote skill development for their child – communication, social-emotional, academic and life skills. Once approved, we direct bill and allocate funds to your chosen services within the Clinic based off the funding you receive. We will let you know when your funding is low so you can re-apply in time to continue your sessions.
Children under age six
Up to $22,000 per year for each child may only be used for:
- Professionals listed on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP)
- Behaviour interventionists (BI)
- Family counselling/therapy
Children aged 6 to 18
Up to $6,000 per year for each child can be used for:
- Behaviour consultants or analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists or physical therapists
- Behaviour interventionists (BI)
- Life skills and social skills programs
- Out-of-school learning support that’s not part of a regular school program – for example, support and tutoring that takes places outside of school hours, speech-language therapy, or behaviour consultation
- Dietary counselling from a registered dietician
- Family counselling/therapy
- Specialized therapeutic activities and camps designed for children with autism
Forms
We have provided the forms necessary for you to apply for your grants/funding. If you need any help filling them out, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Lisa Moore, MA
MA Counselling Psychology, RCC, CCC, Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & Certified Play Therapy Supervisor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults and Family Therapy
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Special Needs Advocacy and Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counselling, Addictions, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal Issues, Grief

Nadine Viker
Associate Counsellor, Behavioural Programmer & Technician
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Parents
SPECIALTIES: Child Play Therapy, Assessments for various Diagnoses, ADHD, Autism, ODD

Shannon Lawrence
Associate Counsellor (CBT) & Grief Specialist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Adults, Families, Youth, Children
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem, Fears, Mental Health, Trauma, Personal Development, Parent Education, Blended Families, Depression, supporting parents with special needs, Autism/Adhd/ADD/OCD/ODD diagnosis

Mansi Parekh
Associate Counsellor
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Young Adults, New Moms, Families
SPECIALTIES: Play therapy, Art therapy, Special needs, Anxiety, Fear, Self-esteem, Behavioural Intervention, School and academic related challenges, supporting parents with Autism/ADHD/ ADD/ODD diagnosis

Desiree D’silva, m.ED
Clinical Counsellor (CCC) & Certified Play Therapist with a specialization in anxiety
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Couples
SPECIALTIES: Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Play Therapy, Behaviour Intervention, Supporting parents with Autism/adhd/odd diagnoses

Lisa Low, M.Ed
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Youth, Families, Individuals, Couples, Young Moms, New Parents
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Addictions, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anger, Abuse/Neglect, Conflict Management

Cassandra Hildebrand, M.A.
Clinical Counsellor (RCC, CCC) & Certified Play Therapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Young Adults
SPECIALTIES: Play Therapy, Special Needs, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Development, Boundaries

Ritu Khajuria, MC
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth and Adults
SPECIALTIES: Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Cross-Cultural Barriers, LGBTQIA+

Rubina Garcha
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults
SPECIALTIES: Anxiety, Depression, Divorce/Separation, Life Transitions, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Trauma

Ana-Maria Comia, DVATI
Art Therapist
DEMOGRAPHIC: Children, Youth, Adults, Families
SPECIALTIES: Depression and Anxiety, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Substance Use and Addiction, Trauma, Illness
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