We have a new round of the Project ImPACT Program starting February 25th 2026. This is a caregiver-mediated early years program funded through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), for children 1-4 yrs old.

Project ImPACT

Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) is a 12-session program that will help you and your child (ages 1-4 years) increase social communication, imitation, and play skills throughout daily routines and activities.

Highly qualified clinicians will coach you as the expert on your child. Together, you and the clinician will develop priority goals and activities to support your child’s learning throughout the day.

Project ImPACT uses a combination of developmental and applied behaviour analysis (ABA) strategies to increase social communication skills in four main areas: social engagement, language, social imitation, and play.

Schedule

Project ImPACT is a 12-week program that combines group learning with individualized coaching. Sessions alternate each week, giving caregivers time to learn new strategies and practice them at home with support.

Caregiver Workshops (virtual only)Coaching Sessions (virtual or in-person)
These group workshops focus on learning new strategies, watching demonstrations, and connecting with other caregivers.

When: Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: February 25 – May 6, 2026
Frequency: Every other Wednesday
Format: Virtual only		These one-on-one sessions focus on your child’s goals and your family’s routines.

When: March 2 – May 15, 2026
Scheduling: Flexible (Monday–Friday)
Session Length: 1 hour
Format: Virtual or in-person
Frequency: Every other week

Coaching sessions are scheduled individually with each family

Special Note

Please note that you must have received an invitation letter for Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Services and be registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) to be eligible for this service. Based on OAP guidelines, only one Early Years Caregiver Service is available per fiscal year.

Register

If you are interested in this program, please register using the following link: Project ImPACT (12 weekly sessions over 12 weeks) – Toronto Autism Services Spots in the program are limited and are first come first served.

Register