Weekend ABA
Is your child on the autism spectrum working to develop life skills, social confidence, or emotional regulation? At Hope Autism Services, our Saturday ABA Program is thoughtfully designed to help children and teens thrive — using a structured, engaging approach grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
This weekend program provides the perfect balance of individualized support and small-group learning, helping participants build functional living skills, social communication, and emotional strength in a safe
🧠 Executive Functioning
- Time management, planning, and budgeting
- Organization and goal-setting strategies
😌 Emotional Regulation
- Deep breathing, self-monitoring, and calming tools
- Techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and frustration
🤝 Social Communication
- Role-play and real-time feedback in peer interactions
- Strengthening conversational and relationship-building skills
Each participant follows an individualized learning path while benefiting from peer modeling and guided group experiences.
- Led by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the Saturday ABA Program focuses on real-life skills that promote growth, independence, and future readiness. Participants engage in goal-driven activities across six core domains:
🧼 Personal Management
- Independent dressing and hygiene routines
- Daily self-care skills to promote autonomy
⚽ Leisure Skills
- Group games, cooperative play, and fitness activities
- Building turn-taking, collaboration, and recreation habits
💻 Vocational Readiness
- Job-simulation tasks and role play
- Web safety, digital literacy, and basic social media navigation.
Our ABA-based Saturday program focuses on equipping your child with the functional living skills needed to thrive in everyday life. Enroll now and help your child gain the tools for lifelong success! we are committed to helping families achieve the best possible results. If you are a parent of a child with autism and are looking for effective and individualized ABA therapy, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our services.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Compassionate, high-quality support for children with autism, delivered by experienced and dedicated professionals.
Included Services
- 1:1 therapy with a Behavior Clinician, supervised by a BCBA
- Ongoing clinical supervision and oversight by a Registered Behavior Analyst (RBA)
- Individualized assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan based on priority goals
- Consultation with a Speech-Language Pathologist (as needed)
- Consultation with an Occupational Therapist (as needed)
- Opportunities for social interaction and group activities
- Regular parent/caregiver updates, with the option to observe sessions
- Progress tracking via Hi-Rasmus software, with unlimited access for parents/caregivers (fee applies)
- Parent/caregiver coaching for continued support at home
Each therapy session is personalized to meet your child’s unique needs and is guided by the goals established in collaboration with your clinical team. Sessions may focus on a variety of skill areas, including but not limited to:
Communication skills (e.g., expressive and receptive language, social communication)
Daily living skills (e.g., dressing, hygiene, self-care)
Toileting (e.g., toilet training, increasing independence)
Feeding skills (e.g., expanding food variety, improving self-feeding)
Reducing challenging behaviors (e.g., self-injury, aggression, property destruction)
School readiness and learning skills (e.g., attending to tasks, following instructions, transitioning between activities)
And more!
Each session is structured to maximize learning and progress while keeping your child engaged in a supportive and positive environment.
To begin the registration process, you can:
Fill out our online form available at Hope Autism Services Contact Us or Call us directly at 905-890-4673. You can also email us at info@HopeAutism.ca
What happens after I submit the form?
Once your form has been submitted, you will be placed in a queue to receive a follow-up call from one of our staff members. During this call, we will discuss your child’s needs, answer any questions, and outline the next steps for creating an action plan.
Are spots guaranteed once I submit the form?
No, spaces are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your registration is not final until it has been reviewed and confirmed by our Senior Therapist.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!
Please pack a backpack for your child that includes:
Nut-free and shellfish-free snacks
A water bottle
A change of clothes
If your child needs any additional items, your clinical team will discuss them with you before the start date.
If your child requires medication during their session, please inform the intake team before completing your registration.