SERVING RIVERDALE AND TORONTO'S EAST END
Autism Therapy in Riverdale: In-Home ABA and Behavioural Support
If you’re raising a child with autism in Riverdale, you already know how much this neighbourhood gives families: the wide-open green of Riverdale Park, the quiet tree-lined streets, the close-knit feel that makes the east end what it is. What you may not have found yet is autism therapy that fits into that life rather than pulling your child out of it.
That’s exactly what I provide.
I’m Amy Simon, founder of Mini Minds and a Senior Behaviour Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I work directly with Riverdale families, in your home and your child's school, so support happens where your child actually lives and learns.
In-Home Autism Therapy Across Riverdale
There’s no clinic to drive to. I bring therapy to your home, whether you are near Riverdale Park, off the Danforth, or down toward the Leslieville border. For children with autism, this matters more than it sounds.
Skills learned at an unfamiliar clinic often do not carry over to real life. Skills built at your kitchen table, in your child's own playroom, or at the neighbourhood park stick, because that is where your child will use them.
In-home therapy also removes a real barrier for busy Riverdale parents. No commute, no waiting room, no disruption to your child's routine. I work around your family's schedule, not the other way around.
IN-HOME THERAPY
WHY RIVERDALE FAMILIES CHOOSE MINI MINDS
A Therapist Who Truly Knows Your Child
Your child works directly with me, every single session. Not a rotating team. Not a junior therapist assigned after the first assessment. This is the difference between a boutique practice and a large clinic, and for many families it’s everything. It means consistency, a real relationship, and a senior therapist who genuinely knows your child. It also means no long waitlists. In most cases, Riverdale families can begin within a few weeks (or even days!).
Supporting Riverdale Children at Home and School
Many Riverdale children attend Withrow Avenue Junior Public School, Frankland Community School, Pape Avenue, or Riverdale Collegiate. When it helps your child, I collaborate directly with teachers and school staff, offering practical strategies they can use in the classroom for focus, transitions, and peer interaction. When home and school use the same approach, children progress faster.
I tailor everything to your child. Some children need help with communication and daily routines. Others need support managing big emotions, building friendships, or handling change. I meet your child where they are and build from there.
My approach combines ABA therapy, CBT, and play-based methods, matched to what your child actually needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Riverdale Behaviour Therapy
Do you provide autism therapy in my Riverdale home?
Yes. I deliver in-home therapy throughout Riverdale and the surrounding east-end neighbourhoods, including the Danforth, Riverside, and the Leslieville border. Sessions happen wherever your child is most comfortable.
Do you work with Riverdale schools?
Yes. When it benefits your child, I collaborate with local teachers and school staff to keep strategies consistent between home and the classroom, in both public schools like TDSB and private schools alike.
Is Mini Minds an OAP provider?
No, Mini Minds is a private practice and is not an Ontario Autism Program provider. Many families use private insurance reimbursement or medical expense tax claims to offset costs, and I provide detailed receipts for both.
How quickly can we start?
Because there are no funding approvals or waitlists, most Riverdale families can begin within a few weeks, or even just a few days, of the free consultation!
