We are excited to announce our Centre has now reopened and we cannot wait to see your smiling faces again! 

Effective June 22nd, the only service available in our office is 1:1 therapy. This includes ABA and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). All group work, social skills groups, camps, etc., will remain on hold until further notice. While there will be some changes to the way that we see clients, your experience and high level of care will remain the same and in fact will be better than ever.

Important Changes to Note

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So as to maintain social distancing, all clients will have a staggered time entry. Clients are asked to enter the office alone with no additional family members or friends. If a parent chooses to accompany their child, the same protocols will apply upon entry. It is important to note that due to social distancing protocols we will be unable to allow siblings in the office at this time (unless that sibling also has a therapy appointment). No one will be permitted to enter the office until their scheduled appointment time.

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Our restrooms will be closed so please make sure you use the facilities at home before your appointment.

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Upon entry to our office we will take each client’s temperature with our contactless thermometer and assist with hand sanitization. If you must accompany your child, we will also take your temperature as well as ask that you sanitize your hands. You must wear a mask. When bringing your child for therapy, you will be required to answer a short panel of COVID-19 assessment questions. These questions must be answered before you or your child will be admitted to our office.

ALL CLIENTS MUST BE WEARING A MASK TO ENTER THE OFFICE. (A cloth or surgical mask of your choosing is appropriate.) We recognize this may be difficult for some of our learners and will work with them on a case by case basis.

Autism Unplugged Learning Centre is committed to the safety and well being of our clients and staff. As per Government Regulations and recommendations from the College of Psychologists for reopening (COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart / Directive #2 from Chief Medical Officer of Health), we will be adhering to the following procedures:

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-Maintaining social distancing of at least 2 metres (approximately 2 arms lengths) from others, as much as possible

-Providing workers more opportunities to keep their hands clean, for example by providing hand sanitizer throughout the centre

-Providing workers with the required personal protective equipment

-Ensuring workers are using all required personal protective equipment appropriately

-Scheduling client and staff breaks at different times to avoid large groups

-Staggered entry for all appointments

-Requiring workers to stay home if they are sick

-Holding meetings and therapy (as much as possible) in outdoor spaces

-All non-essential items have been removed

-Common areas and other high-touch surfaces and objects handled by clients/patients (e.g., reception counters, chairs and seating areas, door handles, handrails, washroom fixtures, etc.)  will be cleaned and disinfected after each use with a hard surface area cleaner approved by Health Canada

-Assessment materials or other equipment or items handled by multiple clients/patients should be cleaned and disinfected after each use as above

-Staff will be encouraged to bring meals from home, rather than going out and returning to the office at lunch or introducing additional individuals to the workplace [i.e., meal delivery services]

-Use of common areas will be minimized

-Wherever possible, members and staff will refrain from sharing phones, desks, offices and other tools and equipment

-There will be no “visitors” in the office until further notice

- Screening for anyone entering the centre

- Physical distancing and barriers (inside and outside the centre)

- Good ventilation

- Frequent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces

- Source control masking

- Personal protective equipment on all learners/staff without a medical exemption

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Please also note that *no* Autism Unplugged Learning Centre staff have:

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-Returned from aboard, including the United States

-Have been required to self-isolate for any reason

-Live south of Newmarket

-Work in any long-term care facilities

-Work in any care facilities other than Autism Unplugged Learning Centre or provide respite care of the sort

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While there will be no “visitors” in the office until further notice, we are happy to offer virtual appointments for parent consultations. 

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We will continue to review recommendations from the Ministry and the Chief Medical Officer of Health and provide updates to our families as appropriate.

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Questions and/or comments can be made here.