Children from 2 - 15 can attend EACS currently. We welcome children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, communication delays and disorders, 2E children (twice exceptional) and many more developmental differences to participate in our services. We also invite those without a diagnosis to join our services. We recognize that not everyone living with differences has access to or qualifies for a diagnosis.

EACS does not require a formal diagnosis for a child to participate in our services. We recognise numerous barriers such as long wait times and high cost that prevent some people from accessing diagnosis. If you feel your child could benefit from our services despite not having a diagnosis, please reach out to us.

We get asked this question a lot! We consider a child to be ready for a social group with EACS when they have consistently demonstrated the first three developmental capacties under the DIR Floortime model. Please click here for in-depth information on the first three developmental capacities.

A brief overview -

Capacity One - the child can regulate and calmly attend of the world.

Capacity Two - the child can stay connected to people and the enviroment through difficult emotions.

Capacity Three - the child can be brought into and sustain two way circles of communication.

EACS proudly offer tiered tuition prices as well as scholarships for all of our services! Please go to our tuition assistance and scholarship page to find out more.

EACS is a private pay provider. However, we are able to provide a superbill for out-of-network or for FSA.

EACS can provide insurance codes we have been authorized to dispense. Previously some families have had their insurance provider accept reimbursement codes. We request that you inquire with your insurance provider to see if the codes we use are covered under your plan.

We consider not just the age , but also the interests, temperament, support needs and developmental levels of each child when matching them with peers.

Prior to matching with a group we will collect information from parents/caregivers. We may also ask for reports from other professionals and frequents request a brief in person meet and greet with the child.

We welcome all forms of communication! When deciding if a child is a good fit for a group we look at a child’s ability to connect with others., including via non-verbal communication and AAC. We use the same factors to assess all children’s readiness for a group. If a currently non-speaking child or AAC user meets that criteria they are welcome to join a social group!

Stimming is an voluntary and involuntary action, sound, behavior etc that a person engages in to self soothe or to express joy. This can look like flapping hands, making vocal patterns, fluttering the hand close to the eyes.

No, we will not stop your child from stimming as it part of neurodivergent identity and needs. If their stimming is a risk to themselves or others we will support them on finding a safe replacement.

Masking is when an autistic or neurodiverse person camoflagues, hides or diminishes their traits and behaviors to better meet the norms of society and the people around them. This can look like avoiding stimming in public or speaking on topics others are interested in for acceptance, plus much more.

A few factors influence the increase in diagnosis seen recently.

Thanks to autistic voices, affirming prefessionals and affirming research, there is a increasing global knowledge around neurodivergence that is leading people to seek information and diagnosis sooner than previously.

Research is confimring that neurodivergence exists across all groups of people, and with this shift we are seeing people who were previously excluded now gaining more access.