About Autism In Mind
The Purpose Behind Our Therapy, School, and Charity Services.
Our Vision:
Foster an inclusive society with no barriers for children with autism.
From helping just one child receive the care and support they needed, Autism In Mind (AIM) has grown into a community of therapists, teachers, and others who lead with compassion.
Through this journey, we’ve found that small acts of kindness spread and gather to create an unbelievable difference in the lives of families with exceptionalities.
Our Mission:
By challenging social stigmas that surround autism, raising awareness and acceptance in communities, and helping families access critical services, together, we can create an inclusive society without barriers for children with autism.
At AIM, We Believe:
Every child deserves the chance to learn, connect, dream, grow, and shine.
Community is a driving force in creating awareness, acceptance, and change.
Meeting families’ needs means understanding where they are now before guiding them forward
Little things are never really little so we should celebrate every milestone.
AIM’s founding story
It started with just one child.
Autism In Mind Children’s Charity (AIM) was founded in 2011 by Suki Choi who wanted to give children with autism an equal opportunity in life.
It started with just one child. When Suki first started her daycare business in Markham, she was approached by a family whose son had been on the government waitlist for autism therapy for 4 years.
Moved by their situation, Suki organized a fundraiser. The response from the community and the daycare parents was so generous, Suki knew they could do even more.
Suki and a team of volunteers began fundraising on behalf of other local families, to help their children access professional therapy. They also began organizing free Social Saturdays for children with autism.
The momentum of these small acts of kindness gathered. Within just a few years, AIM became a Canadian registered charity and one of GTA’s leading service providers for children with autism.
AIM’s Family-Friendly Facility
AIM’s therapy centre is carefully designed to be child and family-friendly, like a home away from home for children.
With group activity rooms, social skills rooms, private therapy rooms, a sensory integrated room, and a school readiness room, AIM has the space to address every child’s individual needs in an appropriate, safe, and fun environment.
Our facility features:
- Dedicated therapy treatment rooms for private, one-to-one sessions
- Group activity rooms to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions
- A social skills room that mimics a school environment
- A sensory integration room to practice fine and gross motor skills
Circle Time Area For Aim School Readiness Program
Meet AIM’s Team of Therapists and Instructors
Executives
William Chu
CEO
Suki Choi
Director
Admin
Jennifer
Program Manager
Sola
Program Administrator
Clinic Team
Rayah, Behaviour Analyst, M.ADS, BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Angela
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Oscar
Senior Therapist
Oxana, BCBA
Senior Therapist
Bim
Senior Therapist
Michelle
Senior Therapist
Widad
Senior Therapist Assitstant
Nidah
Senior Therapist Assistant
School Team
Emilia, BCBA
Special Education Supervisor
Sashoy
GRADE 1-3 TEACHER
Regan
GRADE 4-6 TEACHER
Jaihan
GRADE 4-6 TEACHER
Our Goals Ahead: Building a Life-Changing Community
2 years
Open an Inclusive Daycare
2-4 years
Open a High School/ Vocational School
5+ years
Open a Group Home
10 years
Build a Community Hub
Curious how you can support AIM’s mission and build an inclusive world for families?