Navigating autism funding in Ontario can feel overwhelming. Families often have questions about how the Ontario Autism Program, also known as the OAP, works, what Core Clinical Services funding can be used for, how funding amounts are determined, what happens during the Determination of Needs meeting, and what options families have if they disagree with the outcome. This post provides an overview of OAP Core Clinical Services funding and what families may want to know as they move through the...

Starting ABA services can feel like a big step. Families may wonder what happens after they reach out, whether their child needs to attend meetings, how we decide if services are a good fit, how the waitlist works, and what happens before therapy actually begins. At Progressive Steps, our intake process is designed to help us learn more about your child and family, determine whether our services may be the right fit, and make sure we are able to recommend a service option that is appropriate,...

At Progressive Steps, we believe that strong therapy starts with strong communication. We know that starting ABA therapy, behaviour consultation, or any new support service can bring up a lot of questions. Families may wonder what is happening during sessions, why certain goals were chosen, whether progress is happening quickly enough, or whether a specific strategy feels like the right fit for their child. Those questions are welcome. In fact, we want families to ask questions, share...