Our programs are based on the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) method. This method involves consistent patterns, procedures, and visual cues to help individuals focus on specific tasks while fostering independence.
Trainees can achieve their goals with daily structured routines and predictable expectations. We encourage them to make good choices and engage meaningfully with the community.
Our weekday Day Program offers structured teaching environments and comprehensive goal-directed, skill-building activities. Trainees follow a holistic curriculum designed to enhance their daily living skills. Trainees can attend on a full-time, part-time, or respite basis (less than 10 days per month).
Individuals can try our Day Program on a short term basis and determine if the program suits their needs.
Our 1-on-1 program offers individualized support to reach personal goals. PGE also helps individuals build skills that will prepare them for a group learning environment. Personal goals may be related to communication, careers, vocation, academia, independent living, or behavior.
The extension of this program, PGE Exploration, allows individuals to explore the community and social settings to learn communication skills, grow their independence, and more.
During this weekend program, trainees develop social and communication skills to grow their independence. Make new friends while cooking, playing games, going on outings, and more.
Our new centre located around the corner (Unit 52–53) is dedicated to providing independent adults with developmental disabilities with job-ready skills and career support. Our in-house cafe, Possible Cafe, allows trainees to learn and practice job skills in a realistic workplace.
Our adaptive Day Program is also suitable for youths who are interested in a group program setting or need support for the post-high school transition period. The program runs during March Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, and P.A. Days.
Youths with low support needs can participate in this Saturday social group to build independence and prepare for the transition to adulthood. Our safe social environment allows individuals to discuss life’s joys and challenges amongst peers. Activities include career building, community outings, and more.
Our 1-on-1 program offers individualized support to reach personal goals. PGE also helps individuals build skills that will prepare them for a group learning environment. Personal goals may be related to communication, careers, vocation, academia, independent living, or behavior.
The extension of this program, PGE Exploration, allows individuals to explore the community and social settings to learn communication skills, grow their independence, and more.
Our camps allow youths to learn social and communication skills, make friends, practice self-regulation in community settings, and build self-confidence. Activities include pre-vocational training, outings, cooking, games, crafts, and more.
Our 1-on-1 program offers individualized support to reach personal goals. PGE also helps individuals build skills that will prepare them for a group learning environment. Personal goals may be related to communication, careers, vocation, academia, independent living, or behavior.
The extension of this program, PGE Exploration, allows individuals to explore the community and social settings to learn communication skills, grow their independence, and more.
We offer fun and creative activities in our camps for kids with autism and developmental disabilities. Participate in a variety of activities such as sensory learning, outings, music, and sports to develop social and daily living skills.
Participate in our kids social group to make friends while enjoying a variety of activities that encourage learning and skill development.
Our social workers and psychotherapists address complex emotional and social needs by providing:
Our speech-language pathologists:
Our occupational therapist professional provides consultations and short term intervention to support areas of:
New clients must participate in our intake process. After scheduling a date and time, we’ll give you a tour of our centre, assess the client’s abilities, and discuss the client’s needs and expectations.
We determine program fees after completing the intake process. Program fees are eligible to be claimed through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), Developmental Services Ontario Passport Funding, Special Services at Home (SSAH), and Private Insurance.
Our intake process is free. We calculate program fees after the intake process is complete.
We conduct intake sessions Monday to Friday mornings. However, please inform us of scheduling conflicts, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Many clients schedule intakes during school breaks or holidays.
Our team is multilingual. Staff speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. All programs are conducted in English, but we provide language support for trainees who need it. During the initial inquiry, please inform us if you would prefer a Cantonese or Mandarin speaking staff member to assist you during your intake session.
We serve individuals of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and dual diagnosis.
We also serve those with physical or motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury (ABI), and muscular dystrophy.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is conducted by an individual who is licensed to do so. PGE offers similar training but is less intensive and more flexible. Our program sessions last between 1.5 and 3 hours vs. longer ABA sessions.
For program inquiries, please call 905-604-9290 or email info@cherishis.org. For cafe specific inquiries, please call 905-205-1616 or email possiblecafe@cherishis.org.