What Surrey Place does

Surrey Place is a Toronto-based nonprofit organization founded in 1966 that provides specialized clinical and developmental services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and sensory impairments across the lifespan — from infancy through adulthood. The organization serves approximately 10,000 clients annually across four Greater Toronto Area locations (Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke) and Northwestern Ontario (Sioux Lookout). Its service portfolio spans autism services (diagnosis, assessment, Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy, Urgent Response Services, Foundational Family Services), developmental and disability supports (behaviour therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology and psychiatry, FASD services, social work, medical services), early intervention programs (Infant Hearing Program, Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention), and family/community supports (respite, Caregiver Peer Mentorship, Self-Advocacy and Family Advisory Councils). Surrey Place also operates as the Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Toronto Region access point for adult developmental services.

The organization's clinical model is multidisciplinary and evidence-based, built around ABA-based therapeutic approaches (including Intensive Behavioural Intervention and the two-year school-based TRE-ADD program), psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and medical services. Service delivery occurs across in-person clinics, in-home and in-school settings, and virtual/telehealth channels. Surrey Place holds Accreditation Canada standing and maintains a partner network of 20+ organizations spanning disability services, healthcare, education, recreation, and Indigenous and newcomer communities.

Surrey Place generates revenue through a hybrid mix of Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funding (notably the Ontario Autism Program), free community programs (funded through government/ministry sources), fee-for-service clinical programs (ABA therapy, summer camps, group programs, respite, partner services), and donations via its Foundation. Pricing for paid programs ranges from approximately $98 per session (respite) to $20,700 (In-Home ABA packages). Go-to-market combines direct online intake, physician and DSO referrals, school board partnerships, and community-based outreach. Surrey Place employs 251-500 staff and is currently operating under an OPSEU Local 511 strike that began May 25, 2026.

Name

Surrey Place

Legal name

Surrey Place

Website

https://surreyplace.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Surrey Place is a Toronto-based nonprofit founded in 1966 that delivers multidisciplinary clinical, developmental, and family support services to approximately 10,000 children, youth, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and sensory impairments across the Greater Toronto Area and Northwestern Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Developmental Disability Clinical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Autism services
• Developmental disability support
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Speech-language pathology
• Occupational therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Funding: Surrey Place receives provincial government funding through the Ontario Autism Program, which covers behavioural therapy services for eligible children and youth registered with the OAP. OAP funding can be applied to ABA programs, summer camps, and other eligible services.
2. Fee-for-Service (Paid Programs): Surrey Place offers paid programs including ABA therapy sessions, group programs, summer camps, and respite services at various price points. Services are available out-of-pocket, through private insurance, Health Benefits, Special Services at Home (SSAH) funding, and Family Directed Respite (FDR). Programs such as 1-to-1 Focused Behavioural Intervention ($8,500-$13,500), In-Home ABA ($13,800-$20,700), Full Day ABA ($10,800+), and summer camps ($2,400-$9,720) are priced on a per-program or per-session basis.
3. Free Community Programs: Surrey Place provides free services including Wellness Services, Foundational Family Services workshops, Entry to School Program, School Support Program, Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Services, and Urgent Response Services — funded through government and ministry programs.
4. Partner Organization Services: Services for Partners and Organizations are offered on a fee-for-service basis to professional agencies, organizations, and referrers who pay on behalf of their clients. After an initial complimentary consultation, an itemized quote is provided based on a customized Service Plan. Invoicing is done per agreement, with payment plans available.
5. Donations: Surrey Place accepts donations through its Foundation (foundation.surreyplace.ca) to improve quality of life for clients. Monthly giving options are available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Surrey Place provides specialized clinical and therapeutic services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and sensory impairments across the lifespan (infancy through adulthood). Core offerings include autism diagnosis and ABA-based therapy, behaviour therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology/psychiatry, FASD assessment, early intervention (Infant Hearing, Blind-Low Vision), school transition support, respite, urgent response, and fee-for-service partner consultation, delivered across four Toronto locations, Northwestern Ontario, virtually, and on-site at partner agencies.

Product overview

Surrey Place is a healthcare organization providing specialized support services for people with autism, developmental disabilities, and sensory-related concerns across Toronto and Northwestern Ontario. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering clinical services (behaviour therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology), autism-specific programs (ABA therapy, diagnosis, assessment), early intervention services (infant hearing, blind-low vision), family support programs (respite, caregiver mentorship), educational transition services (entry to school, school support), and crisis services (urgent response). The portfolio includes free community programs, Ontario Autism Program-funded services, and paid fee-for-service programs. Core offerings include ABA-based summer camps, 1-to-1 therapy, group programs, and service navigation tools like SmartStart Hub and Coordinated Service Planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autism Services Comprehensive autism spectrum disorder services for children, youth, and adults across the lifespan, including diagnostic assessment, ABA therapy, urgent response, and foundational family services.
• Behaviour Therapy Behaviour therapy helping children and adults build positive skills and reduce behaviours that interfere with learning, communication, independence, or safety.
• Speech-Language Pathology Speech-language pathology services supporting communication, language, social communication, speech clarity, and swallowing for children, youth, and adults.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy helping children and adults build skills for daily participation, independence, and quality of life at home, school, work, and in the community.
• Psychology & Psychiatric Clinic Psychology and psychiatry assessments to identify intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental health concerns, learning profiles, and support needs.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Services Assessment and diagnostic services for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to support children, youth, and families with recommendations and next steps.
• Respite Services Group-based respite care providing reliable care for clients while giving caregivers a break; subsidized options available.
• Infant Hearing Program Universal newborn hearing screening and follow-up services for infants.
• Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program Early intervention supporting children with visual impairments and helping parents nurture their child's development.
• Entry to School Program Helps children with autism build school-readiness skills before starting kindergarten or Grade 1, with in-class support during the first months at school.
• School Support Program Supports students with autism and developmental disabilities within school environments, in collaboration with school boards.
• Foundational Family Services Free workshops, resources, and support services for families regardless of diagnosis or funding status.
• Urgent Response Services (URS) Immediate clinical support for families experiencing urgent concerns, escalating behaviours, safety issues, or crisis-level needs.
• ABA Summer Camps Full-day ABA-based summer camps for children and teens with autism, including Discovery Day Camp, Coding & Robotics, Kitchen Confidence, Healthy Living Camp, and City Explorers.
• 1-to-1 Focused Behavioural Intervention One-to-one ABA therapy supporting each child's unique learning goals, offered at locations across Toronto.
• In-Home ABA Home and community-based ABA services bringing personalized support to families' homes, schools, or hospital settings.
• Full Day ABA / Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) Comprehensive intensive behavioural intervention offering a holistic, full-day approach to child development.
• Wellness Services Free events, workshops, and resources for current and former clients, families, caregivers, and the broader community, including mental health support, social groups, and recorded webinars.
• Services for Partners & Organizations Fee-for-service consultation, training, and specialized clinical support for partner agencies, school boards, and Indigenous/newcomer organizations serving neurodivergent and developmentally disabled clients.
• DSO Toronto Region Developmental Services Ontario access point for adult developmental services in the Toronto region, providing service coordination and access to funded supports.
• Coordinated Service Planning Service coordination helping families navigate and access multiple services across the developmental sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 10,000 clients annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Strides TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrides Toronto is a multi-service agency and Lead Agency for infant, child, and youth mental health in Toronto. It works across service providers to improve access to care and offers OAP-funded and fee-based autism services including ABA, Foundational Family Services, and caregiver-mediated programs, primarily serving East York and Scarborough communities. During the OPSEU strike, Surrey Place referenced Strides Toronto as an alternative resource for families.
• Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSO is the access point for adult developmental services in Ontario. Surrey Place serves as DSO Toronto Region and provides service coordination, adult autism services, and access to funded developmental services for eligible adults. DSO is referenced as a key referral pathway and partner in Surrey Place's service delivery model.
• Partner Organizations Network (20+ organizations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurrey Place's partner network includes 20+ organizations in the disability services, healthcare, education, recreation sectors, and Indigenous and newcomer communities. Partners receive specialized professional services including assessments, clinical consultation, training, and specialized clinical support through Surrey Place's Services for Partners and Organizations program.
• ErinoakKids (Halton & Peel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErinoakKids serves as a regional partner for the Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program in Halton and Peel regions. Families in these areas are directed to ErinoakKids for vision consultation services.
• Markham Stouffville Hospital (York & Durham)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarkham Stouffville Hospital serves as a regional partner for the Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program in York and Durham regions, directing families to Surrey Place's vision consultation services.
• School Boards (Toronto District School Board and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey Place collaborates with school boards including TDSB to deliver Entry to School, School Support Program, and TRE-ADD services. The TRE-ADD program is a two-year school-based program supporting children with complex needs in educational settings.
• Indigenous and Newcomer CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey Place explicitly includes Indigenous and newcomer communities in its partner network, providing culturally sensitive clinical services to these underserved populations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geneva Centre for Autism: Toronto-based autism services provider offering ABA, behaviour therapy, and family support across the lifespan, directly competing with Surrey Place for OAP-funded and private-pay clients in the GTA.
• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario-wide autism services nonprofit offering ABA, residential, and community supports across all ages; overlaps directly with Surrey Place's autism and adult DSO-funded programs in the GTA.
• Strides Toronto: Toronto multi-service agency and Lead Agency for infant, child, and youth mental health offering OAP-funded and fee-based autism services in East York and Scarborough, competing head-to-head with Surrey Place's East-end catchment.
• ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development: Ontario children's treatment centre serving Halton, Peel, Dufferin, and surrounding regions with ABA, OT, SLP, and Blind-Low Vision services; a direct regional peer and formal partner on Surrey Place's Blind-Low Vision program.

Broad incumbents

• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Toronto paediatric rehabilitation hospital offering outpatient ABA, OT, SLP, and developmental services with broader medical and research capabilities than Surrey Place; competes for complex and higher-acuity clients in the GTA.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Toronto-based academic mental health hospital with developmental disabilities programs and the former employer of Surrey Place's CEO; a broader incumbent with overlapping clinical capabilities but a much wider mandate.

Regional players

• Grandview Children's Centre: Regional children's treatment centre in Durham Region offering ABA, OT, SLP, and developmental services; overlaps with Surrey Place's mandate but serves a distinct east-GTA catchment.
• Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York: Network serving children with developmental disabilities in Simcoe and York regions with ABA, OT, and SLP services; comparable service model but operates in a different Ontario region than Surrey Place.
• Behavioural Health Foundation (Alberta): Western Canadian nonprofit providing behaviour therapy and developmental disability services; useful comparable on operating model for community-based ABA delivery, though not in Surrey Place's Ontario geography.

Emerging players

• Behaviour Matters Inc. Ontario-based ABA provider offering in-home and centre-based applied behaviour analysis services; represents a smaller, more agile private competitor targeting the same OAP-funded client pool as Surrey Place.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SurreyPlaceON

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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