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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Toronto, ON (2026)

100 ABA therapy providers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Toronto: Side by Side Therapy, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Sensational Kidz Therapy Services ABA Therapy & Autism Specialists, 73 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #47.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

100 Toronto ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 81 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 100 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Toronto at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Toronto at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Side by Side Therapy775.0★ (9)Vaughan, 11 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Early Start Autism Services Toronto774.4★ (13)TorontoSat · Sun · Evenings—
3ABA Therapy Services​ - SenseBloom Therapy775.0★ (35)North York, 9 km awaySat · Sun—
4Behaviour Saviours765.0★ (5)Oshawa, 4 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Autism Made Simple745.0★ (7)Scarborough, 13 km awaySat · Sun—
6Spectrum of Autism Counselling745.0★ (4)Vaughan, 11 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Lindsey Malc, BCBA - Autism, ABA and Behaviour Therapist/Analyst for ASD in Toronto745.0★ (3)Vaughan, 11 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Autism Made Simple725.0★ (11)Richmond Hill, 22 km awaySat · Sun—
9Orion for Behavioral and Support Services Inc. | ABA Therapy Mississauga725.0★ (7)Mississauga, 21 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10PrimeCare ABA Services Inc.714.6★ (11)Brampton, 26 km awaySat · Sun—

The 100 best ABA therapy providers in Toronto, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Toronto

    Based in Vaughan, 11 km away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    252 Charlton Ave, Vaughan, ON L4J 6H2
  2. Based in Oshawa, 4 km away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Scarborough, 13 km away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2425 Eglinton Ave E Ste 214, Scarborough, ON M1K 5G8
  4. Based in Richmond Hill, 22 km away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    588 Edward Ave #41, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9Y5
  5. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    39 Dundas St E #206, Mississauga, ON L5A 1V9
  6. Based in Etobicoke, 13 km away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5464 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1B4
  7. Based in Ajax, 36 km away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    126 Commercial Ave #7, Ajax, ON L1S 2H5
  8. Based in Etobicoke, 14 km away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 N Queen St Unit 1, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2E4
  9. Based in Brampton, 20 km away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Mississauga, 26 km away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1700 Mazo Crescent, Mississauga, ON L5J 1Y8

ABA therapy providers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 100 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in Toronto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Zia Autism Services684.5★ (31)31 km
27Beautiful Minds LC675.0★ (13)17 km
28Growing Minds ABA Services673.9★ (11)28 km
29ABA Compass Behaviour Therapy Services Inc. - ABA Therapy Centre674.4★ (7)28 km
30InspireKids Centre For Child Development (OAP Provider/ABA Therapy) - Scarborough674.9★ (30)17 km
31First ABA Services665.0★ (9)34 km
32Curakids Autism Services Inc. - ABA Therapy Brampton665.0★ (29)22 km
33Little Steps ABA Therapy and Behavioural Services655.0★ (3)12 km
34Exploring Minds ABA Therapy Center for Children with Autism655.0★ (11)41 km
35The Speech Associates - Home Service Toronto654.4★ (32)In Toronto
36Kick Start Therapy - ABA Therapy Brampton644.5★ (59)27 km
37Peak ABA Services644.4★ (7)21 km
38Spect Hub Autism Centre645.0★ (6)31 km
39Developing Minds ABA Therapy Mississauga - Home Service634.2★ (5)22 km
40Joy of Learning + Burloak Academy634.4★ (8)43 km
41Speech Associates - Speech Therapy Toronto633.7★ (3)In Toronto
42Roots & Tales clinic634.8★ (71)17 km
43ABA Therapy & Speech Therapy Mississauga Erindale & Dundas | Spectacokids624.7★ (48)25 km
44ABA Services Toronto | Ontario ABA Services625.0★ (3)In Toronto
45Speech Associates - Speech Therapist North York625.0★ (3)4 km
46Speech and Autism Centre625.0★ (4)5 km
47Sensational Kidz Therapy Services ABA Therapy & Autism Specialists624.7★ (73)27 km
48𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿625.0★ (34)18 km
49Spectacokids: Psychotherapy, Speech, Occupational & ABA Therapy624.3★ (6)18 km
50All Avenues (Etobicoke)614.4★ (23)14 km

Also serving Toronto

20 more ABA therapy providers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Toronto ABA therapy providers

We scored 100 Toronto ABA therapy providers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Toronto data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an ABA therapy provider

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure ABA therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how many hours a week they recommend and how they set goals with the family.
  4. Ask how often a BCBA observes sessions and meets with parents.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an ABA therapy provider

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is ABA therapy?
  • Is there a waitlist, and do you accept my insurance?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

ABA therapy providers in Toronto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Toronto?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Toronto, ON is Side by Side Therapy with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Early Start Autism Services Toronto (#2) and ABA Therapy Services​ - SenseBloom Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 100 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Toronto?

RankedPsychologists ranks 100 ABA therapy providers serving Toronto, ON. 5 of them are based in Toronto; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which ABA therapy providers in Toronto work on weekends?

81 of 100 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Side by Side Therapy (#1), Early Start Autism Services Toronto (#2) and ABA Therapy Services​ - SenseBloom Therapy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Toronto ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 100 rated ABA therapy providers in Toronto is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Sensational Kidz Therapy Services ABA Therapy & Autism Specialists has the most, 73 reviews, and ranks #47. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank ABA therapy providers?

Each ABA therapy provider gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do ABA therapy providers outside Toronto count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Toronto city centre, our service radius for ABA therapy providers. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can ABA therapy providers pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are aBA therapy providers in Toronto ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on ABA therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who provides ABA therapy?

ABA programs are designed and supervised by board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Day-to-day sessions are often delivered by registered behavior technicians (RBT) working under that supervision. Many US health plans cover ABA for autism; the rules differ by state and plan, so ask the provider and your insurer.

Can I see an ABA therapy provider online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Toronto

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 100 ABA therapy providers serving Toronto.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.