Services

Assessment for Diagnosis

Our diagnostic services provide timely access to professionals who are qualified to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders. All Assessments for Diagnoses at Monarch House adhere to the BCAAN Standards.

Our fee for the full multi-disciplinary assessment of children under the age of 6 is $2,100**, and includes a Registered Psychologist, a Paediatrician, and a Speech Language pathologist.

Our fee for the assessment of individuals over the age of 6 is $1,650.

**Your extended health care plan may cover a portion of the cost. Our intake coordinator will assist you in investigating whether you have supplemental coverage.

Benefits of Private Assessment

Why get a private assessment for diagnosis? Research shows that early, intensive intervention between the ages of 0 and 6 yields substantially better outcomes for your child.  Time is of the essence!  At Monarch House, there is NO WAIT LIST, providing you with the ability to begin the treatment process immediately, and gain months of increased care and funding.


Intervention

Intensive Behavioural Intervention (ages 2-6)
 
At Monarch House, we provide services based on best practices, using the approaches identified in the National Standards Report. (National Autism Centre (NAC), 2009)

Our inter-disciplinary team of highly qualified staff includes Occupational Therapists, Registered Psychologists, Paediatricians, Behavioural Consultants, Speech Language Pathologists, Behaviour Interventionists, and Counsellors. 
 

Group Programs
 
Why participate in groups?
 
Some individuals with ASD will attain greater outcomes with goals being taught in a group setting. Group teaching allow for skills to be taught in a “real-life” setting.

Our groups include:
- Anxiety Group
- Feeding Group
- Life Skills Group
- Sensory Group
- Social Skills Group
 

Behaviour Support
 
Individuals may have behaviours that significantly impact their daily functioning. To successfully address these behaviours, specific support is required.

This work is done by a Behaviour Consultant, and includes functional analysis of behaviour and positive behaviour support plans.
 

Counselling

Many individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder can experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, along with other mental health concerns.

These, along with other related issues can be adequately addressed through counseling with qualified professionals who specialize in ASD


Pediatrician Services

Our Pediatrician at Monarch House specializes in working with children with ASD to address any medical concerns.
 

Registered Psychologist Services
 
Monarch House provides psychological services which include cognitive, developmental, and adaptive assessments as well as psychotherapy (individual, couple, and family) by a Registered Psychologist specializing in ASD and related disorders.

 
Family Support

Monarch House provides immediate and ongoing support to help families navigate through the numerous complexities that follow a diagnosis of ASD.

Our intake coordinator provides support and education in helping you understand “what to do now”.

At Monarch House, we provide ongoing support and education throughout treatment, and for parents and families in the form of:

- Parent Education Group
- Sibling Support Group
- Parent Support Group
 

Rural Support
 
TBA – please enquire with our intake coordinator (contact us).