Developmental Supports

• Kerry’s Place Autism Services is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents, and adults, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since 1974 Kerry’s Place has been creating, and providing evidence-based supports and services across the province of Ontario that enhance the quality of life of those with ASD. Today, we are envisioning a future where all persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder are participating fully in their communities.

Provides support based service to individuals 18+ within an exclusive structured and nurturing program.  Programs are designed to meet the needs of adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities, adults who have difficulty performing activities of daily living, and adults with psychological and neurological disorders who may be disoriented with their surroundings. 

Assist adults with developmental disabilities in finding services and supports in their community including residential supports, caregiver respite, community participation and professional and specialized services.

Respite is an occasional and temporary service providing support to families caring for a member with a developmental and/or physical disability. Respite creates greater opportunities for all family members to live actively, participate in community activities and build an ordinary life.

durham association for family resources & support

Provides a variety of services to adults and youths with developmental disabilities living in the North Durham Region.  Services and supports include adult residential options, employment supports, advocacy support, adult and children's respite and youth group. 

Kinark Child and Family Services helps children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes. Kinark is a non-profit organization providing services and supports in the areas of Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism Services, and Forensic Mental Health. Kinark also operates the Kinark Outdoor Centre that provides a menu of recreational and therapeutic respite programs primarily for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.