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Both organizations provide autism services after diagnosis, but they serve different geographic areas and have different strengths. This guide compares the two to help families find the right fit.
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Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre · Verified 2026-08-10
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| Category | Kerry's Place | Geneva Centre | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not-for-profit autism service provider | Not-for-profit autism service provider | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| ABA therapy (children) | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Adult day programs | Yes, extensive | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Residential / group homes | Yes, province-wide | Limited | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Supported living | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Respite services | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Employment support | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Family support | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| Assessment services | No, not a diagnostic centre | Yes, assessment services offered | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| School support programs | Yes | Yes | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| OAP-funded services | Yes (for eligible children) | Yes (for eligible children) | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
| DSO Passport funded | Yes (for adults) | Yes (for adults) | Kerry's Place · Geneva Centre |
Service offerings change, confirm current programs directly with each organization.
Kerry's Place Autism Services 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 71,263 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.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Updated
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.
71,263 children are on the waitlist. Learn what interim support is available while you wait.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Updated
How long does autism diagnosis take in Ontario?
Ontario does not publish one province-wide wait for a public autism diagnosis. Waits are not published centre by centre either, so ask the assessment centre for its current wait when you are referred. The diagnosis wait comes before OAP registration, so it is not counted in OAP waitlist figures.
Source: Ontario Autism Program · Open source record
Is private autism assessment faster in Ontario?
Fees and appointment availability vary by provider. Ask the assessment provider for a written fee quote and current wait before booking. Ontario does not publish a province-wide wait time for autism assessments.
Source: Ontario Autism Program; contact assessment providers for current fees and waits · Open source record
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