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The Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism

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Shining Through is a non-profit organization that provides ABA/IBI therapy to children and their families affected by autism. That’s when Beecroft was born.

We say yes to children with autism having dreams! We say yes to families having hope for their loved ones with autism! Our Story:

Shining Through was founded in 1999 by 5 families, who recognized a demand for programs and services for children with Autism. Struggling to find the right care and education for their own children and having a goal of creating a centre of world-class quality - the Woodbridge campus was established. They began hiring highly specialized professionals to create one-on-one programs using the ABA intervention model, monitor progress, advise families, and champion the progression of all constructive interventions that would facilitate the education, growth, and development of their children. By 2008, the centre was so successful that it reached capacity, and another campus was urgently needed. Both campuses are in beautiful century homes; the story of the Dempsey Store (built by Joseph Sheppard II) is particularly fascinating. The newest addition to STC was a school-based program in partnership with Streetsville Academy where they focus on integration into regular classrooms. As for the 5 founding families - they are all still very much involved and committed to the mission of this centre.

10/14/2026

This weekend, join us for Frame by Frame: Deepening Authentic Practice in ACT, a 3-Day Clinical Intensive taking place October 19–21, 2026 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.

Featuring Dr. Siri Ming, Dr. Evelyn Gould, and Dr. Julia Fiebig, this intensive is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and application of ACT in practice.

🎓 23 CEUs available

We’re grateful to Applied Behavioural Interventions (ABI) for partnering with us on this conference.

There’s still time to register. We’d love to see you there.

Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/frame-by-frame-deepening-authentic-practice-in-act-a-3-day-intensive-tickets-1990656906394?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/13/2026

We’re opening our doors tomorrow! 💛

Join us at our North York Centre for our Fall Open House to tour our refreshed space, meet the team, and learn more about Shining Through Centre’s programs and services.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 250 Beecroft Rd, Toronto

We’d love to see you there!

Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-open-house-tickets-2001080769449?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/12/2026

Welcome to Sunnyside Beach!

This beach-themed sensory play scene was created by one of our learners, who not only designed the beach but gave it the perfect name: Sunnyside Beach

Sensory play offers a fun and engaging way for our learners to explore while incorporating Natural Environment Teaching (NET) into meaningful, play-based learning. Activities like this can support sensory exploration, language development, imaginative play, and learning through everyday experiences.

Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to play, explore, and let their imaginations take the lead!

10/08/2026

You’re already part of it. 💛

Today, we’re joining nonprofits and charities across Canada for Imagine Canada’s “You’re Already Part of It” campaign.

Nonprofits are woven into everyday life in more ways than many of us realize. At Shining Through Centre, that looks like therapy sessions, parent support, social programs, community events, and the countless small moments that help children, youth, and families impacted by autism move forward.

Whether you’re a family, supporter, volunteer, donor, staff member, or community partner, you are already part of the impact.

We’re proud to stand alongside organizations across Canada helping build stronger, more connected communities.

10/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our 25th Annual Shining Through Gala: Mission Possible. 💛

It was such a special evening celebrating our learners, families, supporters, and 25 years of Shining Through Centre.

We’re incredibly grateful to every guest who attended, donated, bid in the auction, purchased raffle tickets, and helped make the night so meaningful.

A special thank you as well to our sponsors, community partners, and in-kind supporters. Your generosity helped bring the evening to life and continues to support the programs and services available to children, youth, and families impacted by autism.

We’re so thankful to have such an incredible community behind us. Here’s to 25 years of impact, and to everything still ahead. 💛

10/02/2026

⏰ Last chance to enter the Shining Through Centre Gala Raffle!

Ticket sales close tonight at 10:00 p.m., so there are only a few hours left to get your tickets in before the draw.

You could win:
🚗 2025 Grey Nissan Kicks
📱 11-inch iPad Air with M3 chip
💳 $500 Visa gift card

Raffle LInk: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/stcgala2026/

Every ticket purchased helps support Shining Through Centre’s programs and services for children, youth, and families impacted by autism.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get your tickets before 10:00 p.m. tonight.

Thank you to Maple Nissan for helping make this year’s Grand Prize possible. 💛

10/01/2026

⏰ 1 DAY LEFT!

The Shining Through Centre Gala Raffle draw is tomorrow, October 2, which means this is your final chance to get your tickets in.

You could win:
🚗 Grand Prize: Grey 2025 Nissan Kicks
📱 Second Prize: 11-inch iPad Air with M3 chip
💳 Third Prize: $500 Visa gift card

Every ticket purchased helps support Shining Through Centre’s programs and services for children, youth, and families impacted by autism.
If you’ve been meaning to enter, now is the time.

🎟️ Get your tickets today before the draw tomorrow!

Raffle ticket link: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/stcgala2026/

A special thank you to Maple Nissan for helping make this year’s Grand Prize possible. 💛

09/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Crossfire Photography for supporting our 25th Annual Shining Through Gala: Mission Possible as our In-Kind Photography & Videography Sponsor. 💛

We’re so grateful for your generous contribution and for helping us capture the people, moments, and memories that make this milestone evening so special.

Having partners like Crossfire Photography behind the scenes allows us to preserve the impact of the night and share the story of Shining Through Centre with our wider community.

Thank you for helping us bring Mission Possible to life and for being part of this year’s Gala.

📅 October 2, 2026
📍 Embassy Grand, Brampton

09/29/2026

🎉 The Shining Through Gala Online Auction is officially LIVE!

You don’t have to wait until Gala night to start the fun. Our 25th Annual Shining Through Centre Gala, Online Auction is now open, with items ready to browse and bid on from wherever you are.

Every bid helps support the work of Shining Through Centre and the children, youth, and families we serve. 💛

How it works:
✨ Browse the auction online
✨ Register as a bidder
✨ Place your bids or set a maximum bid
✨ Add favourites to your watchlist and get notified if you’re outbid
✨ Check back before the final countdown

📅 Auction closes October 7, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. EST

Whether you’re joining us at the Gala or cheering us on from home, you can still take part and help make this milestone year one to remember.

Start browsing and bidding now: https://app.galabid.com/shining2026/info/5c55514d-6dbf-4146-8fbc-dde4441457a9

Happy bidding! 👀🔨💛

09/28/2026

🍂 Join us for our Fall Open House at Shining Through Centre’s North York location!

Come tour our refreshed space, meet members of our team, learn more about our programs and services, and connect with the Shining Through community.

The evening will also give us an opportunity to recognize and thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its support of recent renovations at the Centre.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 250 Beecroft Rd, Toronto
💛 Open to the public

We’d be happy to welcome current families, community members, supporters, and anyone interested in learning more about Shining Through Centre.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-open-house-tickets-2001080769449?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you there!

Address

7365 Martin Grove Road
Woodbridge, ON
L4L9E4

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

905-851-7955

Website

http://www.shiningthrough.ca/

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