Our Mission
Kerry’s Place Autism Services is committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, through innovative personalized supports, expertise, collaboration and advocacy.

Our History
The Kerry’s Place organization was established in 1974 by a group of parents who were increasingly frustrated by a lack of understanding and support service for their children with autism. Generally regarded as hopelessly retarded or schizophrenic, children with autism were often given a life sentence of institutionalization and chemical sedation. The founding parents of Kerry’s Place refused to accept the discouraging prognoses of professionals as certain.

With support from the Ministry of Health, the parent group founded Kerry’s Place, a residential home for teenagers with autism, at Clarksburg, Ontario. By emphasizing a consistent, individualized approach, the development of communication and life skills and as much integration as possible in normal family and community life, the caring staff of Kerry’s Place shattered previously held expectations and have gone on to pioneer exciting new horizons of personal growth, independence and meaningful living for people with autism everywhere.

The affairs of Kerry’s Place Autism Services are directed by a voluntary board of directors representing various fields of expertise. They view community involvement as an integral part of its philosophy and strategic planning. The board of directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals who bring with them the experience and knowledge in areas such as finance, journalism, education, business, law and human resources.