Navigating Success
on the Spectrum
Why Choose Center for
Autism North Shore
Choosing care for your child is a big decision, and we’re here to make it feel a little easier.
At Center for Autism North Shore, we specialize in early childhood development using a neurodiversity-affirming, child-led approach. Our team focuses on building meaningful skills through play, connection, and trust, because learning happens best when children feel safe, understood, and engaged.
We don’t just teach skills, we help children grow into confident communicators, learners, and active participants!
Navigate with Us
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
From your initial assessment through everyday progress, we walk alongside your family every step of the way. We create individualized programs based on your child’s strengths, interests, and needs, with a focus on communication, social connection, independence, and play.
Whether your child is just starting services or continuing their journey, we meet them where they are and support them in moving forward in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
Caregiver collaboration
You are the most important part of your child’s team.
We believe real progress happens when families feel supported, informed, and empowered. That’s why we prioritize ongoing collaboration with caregivers by sharing strategies, celebrating wins, and working together to support your child across environments.
Our goal is not just to support your child during sessions, but to give you the tools and confidence to support them in everyday life.
We love the Center! I can not say enough about the Center. They have loved on and cared from my son from the very beginning, Jan 2023. He was one of the first children to attend the Center after they opened. He is thriving and is excited to go to therapy everyday. We drive a hour one way to take him to this center because they are that attentive and supportive of the needs of a child on the spectrum and their families. They have a beautiful culture amongst the staff and make sure that any new staff fit wonderfully into that culture. They have also made it easy for our blended family and co-parent to receive communication and have smooth transitions while keeping information safe, confidential and documented. They also get to know your child well enough to buy new toys all the time that they love. We are spoiled at CANS O. The way Katie & Scott, the owners, have cultivated such a passionate, inclusive, fun, safe and loving environment. I am not a very easily trusting person but I trust them and their staff with my nonverbal son. Thank you Katie, Scott, Michael and Elizabeth and all the BT's for making the center a second home for my beloved son.
I had the privilege of witnessing The Center for Autism North Shore in action while at the park with my daughter, and I was absolutely blown away by the level of care, support, and empowerment their staff provided to the kids. As an autistic parent raising an autistic child, it truly moved me to see such genuine understanding. The staff was not only incredibly patient and attentive but also deeply encouraging, helping each child feel capable, valued, and included. It was clear that they foster a space where autistic children can thrive, be themselves, and feel supported in a way that respects their unique strengths and needs. Even though we aren't clients, I felt compelled to share how impactful it was to witness their work. Seeing that level of compassionate and knowledgeable support gave me so much hope. If you're looking for a place that truly understands and uplifts autistic individuals, I can only imagine the amazing experience they provide.
I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience at CANS. Our little guy attended for about a year and a half and only stopped attending because it was time for him to attend kindergarten; we truly believe he is doing as well as he is in school because of the extra individualized attention he received and the skills he learned from the talented folks over at CANS. Our child had so much fun there, and the staff were super communicative about his progress. The support provided to parents was also top notch. We really loved our time at this place, and I really can't recommend CANS enough! Genuinely!
We had a wonderful experience at the Center for Autism Northshore. Our daughter attended for around 9 months and the staff were so welcoming and accommodating. Katie and Michael were so helpful from day one with helping us handle a new diagnosis and finding ways to connect with our daughter and help her grow in her development. The center is small in a good way, all of the kids gets individualized attention but also build community in a small group setting. I would highly recommend the center for parents looking for somewhere that offers high quality aba therapy.