Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences for Children and Families

Service is determined by evaluation of needs and may be provided through individual and/or group support. Behaviour intervention is provided to children and adults through a comprehensive assessment followed by positive-based teaching and programming. A full range of challenging needs are addressed and include general management issues, aggression, self injury, skill promotion, and social problem solving.

Our behavioural services team works with individuals with a developmental disability in York Region or Simcoe County. In this program service delivery is matched to needs and may be provided through individual and/or group support. Following a behaviour assessment, a behaviour support plan is created that includes prevention, skill building and intervention strategies. Specific skills are taught using the mediator model.

Eligibility

To be eligible, children and adults must have a developmental disability with a significant cognitive delay who exhibits challenging behaviour that is interfering with their ability to participate in daily living activities. Service is available to individuals living within York Region or Simcoe County.

Referring Adults

For more information or to refer an adult, contact Developmental Services Ontario DSO at 1-855-277-2121.

Referring Children

To refer a child living in York Region, contact 905-773-2362 or 1-888-557-5550.

To refer a child living in Simcoe County, contact 705-728-9143 or 1-888-577-6955.

Mackenzie Health works directly with children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Our programs use the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) to support children and youth with ASD and work on the domains of social/interpersonal skills, communication, cognitive functions, school readiness, responsibility/adaptive, play and leisure, self-regulation, vocational skills and challenging behaviours. Our professionals work in a variety of different environments including homes, clinics and community settings.

Mackenzie Health has been delivering autism services in Ontario for more than 40 years and has the knowledge and expertise to help support children and youth with ASD and their families. Our highly qualified team consists of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), program coordinators, consultants/senior therapists, and instructor therapists. Additionally, our team works closely with an interdisciplinary team, including but not limited to psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and teachers. Each of our service options are designed to meet the strengths of children and youth with ASD and their families and align with a child's unique and personal goals. Learn more about Mackenzie Health Autism Services.

The focus of the clinic is on promoting positive sexuality while reducing problematic sexual behaviours, through individualized assessment and treatment.

Eligibility

To be eligible, children and adults must have a confirmed intellectual disability and have engaged in concerning and/or offensive sexual behaviours.

Referral Process

For more information or to make a referral:

York Region residents can contact 905-773-2362 or 1-888-557-5550.

Simcoe County residents can contact 705-728-9143 or 1-888-577-6955.

Community-based location (Richmond Hill) Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences

Pateras Plaza
13311 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6
Phone: 905-773-2362
Fax: 905-773-8499
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Community-based location (Barrie)
Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences

570 Bryne Drive , Unit H
Barrie, ON L4N 9P6
Phone: 705-728-9143
Fax: 705- 728-7456