Service Provider Guide
| Category | Kerry's Place | Geneva Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Not-for-profit autism service provider | Not-for-profit autism service provider |
| Geographic reach | Province-wide, 22+ Ontario communities | Primarily Toronto and GTA |
| Population served | 9,000+ people of all ages | Children, youth, and adults |
| ABA therapy (children) | Yes | Yes |
| Adult day programs | Yes, extensive | Yes |
| Residential / group homes | Yes, province-wide | Limited |
| Supported living | Yes | Yes |
| Respite services | Yes | Yes |
| Employment support | Yes | Yes |
| Family support | Yes | Yes |
| Assessment services | No, not a diagnostic centre | Yes, assessment services offered |
| School support programs | Yes | Yes |
| OAP-funded services | Yes (for eligible children) | Yes (for eligible children) |
| DSO Passport funded | Yes (for adults) | Yes (for adults) |
Service offerings change, confirm current programs directly with each organization.
Kerry's Place Autism Services is one of Ontario's largest not-for-profit autism service providers, serving over 9,000 people across more than 22 Ontario communities. Services span the full lifespan, from ABA therapy for children and youth, to adult day programs, group homes, supported living, respite, family support, skills development, and employment programs.
Kerry's Place is distinguished by its province-wide geographic reach and its depth of residential and housing supports, areas where most providers have limited capacity. Services may be funded through OAP Core Clinical Services agreements (children), DSO Passport (adults), or privately.
Kerry's Place does not provide autism diagnosis. Contact: kerrysplace.org.
Geneva Centre for Autism is a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization serving children, youth, and adults. Services include ASD assessment, ABA intervention, school support programs, life skills, employment support, respite, and family services. Geneva Centre has a concentrated Toronto and GTA presence.
Unlike most autism service organizations, Geneva Centre offers some assessment services in addition to post-diagnostic support, making it an option for families seeking both diagnostic and therapeutic services from one organization. Services may be OAP-funded, DSO Passport-funded, or privately paid depending on service type and client age.
Contact: genevacentre.ca.
Key takeaway
Kerry's Place is the right first call for families outside Toronto who need province-wide services or residential supports. Geneva Centre is a strong option for Toronto/GTA families who want assessment and therapeutic services under one roof. Both organizations have internal waitlists, contact them directly for current service availability and intake.
Kerry's Place Autism Services is one of Ontario's largest autism service providers, serving 9,000+ people across 22+ Ontario communities. Services include ABA therapy for children and youth, adult day programs, group homes, supported living, respite for families, family support, skills development, and employment programs. Kerry's Place does not provide autism diagnosis, it provides services after diagnosis. Visit kerrysplace.org for current service listings in your region.
Geneva Centre for Autism is a Toronto-based not-for-profit serving children, youth, and adults. Services include ASD assessment (unlike most service providers), ABA intervention, school support, life skills programs, employment support, respite, and family services. Geneva Centre has a stronger urban Toronto/GTA presence and offers some assessment services that Kerry's Place does not. Visit genevacentre.ca for current service listings.
The right organization depends on your location, your child's age, and the specific services you need. Kerry's Place has province-wide reach and stronger residential and housing supports. Geneva Centre has a stronger Toronto urban presence and offers assessment services. Neither organization is superior overall, each specializes in different areas and geographies. Families outside Toronto should check whether Kerry's Place serves their community.
Yes. Both Kerry's Place and Geneva Centre can deliver services funded through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Services funding agreement. With 69,166 children waiting for OAP Core Clinical Services, families on the waitlist may access interim Foundational Family Services while waiting. Some services may also be funded through the DSO Passport program for eligible adults.
Contact each organization directly to inquire about current service availability and intake processes. Kerry's Place: kerrysplace.org. Geneva Centre for Autism: genevacentre.ca. Note that both organizations have their own internal service waitlists for specific programs. Funding source (OAP, Passport, private) will affect which services you can access, confirm this at intake.
Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
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