Specialized Services

Specialized Services optimize the quality of life for the diverse range of people we support and their families. Services are tailored and designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. These services are provided by professionals with expertise in areas like behavior support, medical, mental health, community supports, transitions, recreational therapy, or complex medical needs

Specialized Resource Homes

Specialized Resource Homes are a group of supported living programs for both adults and children who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, present with complex needs.

This service uses a biopsychosocial approach within a behaviour analytic framework with the aim to reduce challenging behaviors, increase daily living skills, and build capacity for community integration.

Access to this program is through a referral from one of our community partner agencies. Children are referred to us by Lumenus Community Services and adults are referred by Developmental Services Ontario

Interdisciplinary Services

Interdisciplinary services are available to all people supported by CLTO and are comprised of an interdisciplinary team specializing in health, behavioural, and transition services. These services can be accessed through an internal referral process by staff at CLTO. The interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with CLTO staff to review referrals, develop plans, implement, and monitor, as needed. Some examples of services provided by the interdisciplinary team include, but are not limited to, Regulated Health Profession Act (RHPA) training, med reviews, Mental Health First Aide (MHFA), functional behaviour assessments, intake and transition planning, and complex care coordination.

All Interdisciplinary Services are an internal service for people already supported by CLTO. If you are interested in this service, please contact your CLTO staff member. They can complete a referral for you.

Health and Wellness Services

CLTO’s heath team is responsible for providing health-based assessments, including medication assessments, for the people we support. The health team identifies individuals who may benefit from additional services and provides access to them. These include The Plus45 Clinic, a group of interdisciplinary clinicians who provide assessments and recommendations for individuals over the age of 40, and COMDH Dental Services, which provides in-home dental services to individuals in the CLTO community.

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy is a purposeful approach that uses structured activities to enhance the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It aims to improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social abilities, ultimately promoting greater participation in daily life.

Transition and Mental Health Services

The Transition Services team facilitates all external intakes to Supported Living Programs across the organization and provides support and coordination with internal moves and transitions. The team works to understand people’s needs, and then matches those needs to supports, working to ensure an alignment between support needs and services received. Transition Services provides care coordination and support during times of change, such as being discharged from hospital, moving from one home to another, or transitioning out of service.

Interdisciplinary Review Committee

Our Interdisciplinary Review Committee (IRC) was established in 2020 to ensure that our clinical services are appropriately selected, developed, implemented, and monitored, in accordance with research literature, best practice guidelines, relevant legislation and program guidelines. The committee uses a biopsychosocial model of support and includes a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, a registered nurse, a pharmacist and behaviour analysts.

Behaviour Services

Behaviour analytic services are available to individuals in service at CLTO. This service aims to promote adaptive skills and reduce challenging behaviours. Individual assessment and treatment of challenging behaviours could include a functional behaviour assessment, functional analysis, data collection, and staff training.

Research Committee

The Research Committee reviews and processes external research proposals focused on individuals with disabilities, their families, and their communities. We welcome innovative, ethical, and impactful studies that aim to enhance the quality of care, promote best practices, and support the well-being of people supported, their staff, and their families. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, available participants, and alignment with our mission and values. Interested researchers are encouraged to submit their proposals for review and consideration.

Community Supports

Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services Workers (APSW) deliver support and case management for adults (18+) with an intellectual disability who live on their own in the community. APSW’s identify and facilitate access to community supports as well as government-funded services such as the Ontario Disability Support Program, Passport Program and Legal Aid. The goal is to improve overall quality of life, by supporting independence, stability, and social inclusion.

New to case management:

Contact Developmental Service Ontario Toronto Region (DSOTR) at 1-855-DS- ADULT or (1-855-372-3858) or at dsotr@surreyplace.on.ca.

Once DSOTR has made a referral for case management services, if you need help again after April 1, 2025, contact Family Service Toronto at 416-971-6326 X 312 or via email: DSCM@familyservicetoronto.org

*You need a DSO referral to access this service.

Family Support Coordination

Family Support Coordinators provide goal-oriented supports and services to people with an intellectual disability who live with their parent, family, or guardian who are not able to self-advocate.

Using a “community of practice” approach, Family Support Coordinators work in partnership with the individuals and their families, promoting best practices around inclusion, coordinating access to supports and services, and advocating on their behalf.

New to case management: Contact Developmental Service Ontario Toronto Region (DSOTR) at 1-855-DS- ADULT or (1-855-372-3858) or at dsotr@surreyplace.on.ca.

To access our services for children, call our Information and Membership line at 647.426.3220 or email at contactus@cltoronto.ca

Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Consultants (ECCs) provide support for children with a wide range of needs between the ages of 0-12 years within childcare settings. ECCs promote inclusive practices, skill development, and capacity-building for Registered Early Childhood Educators, ensuring that every child can fully participate in the programs and has a positive sense of self and belonging. After identifying the child’s strengths and support needs, ECCs complete regular observations and assessments, provide case coordination, coaching/modeling for centre staff, and develop and monitor the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs).