Under the Umbrella Tree Educational Services

Under the Umbrella Tree Educational Services Under The Umbrella Tree Educational Services Inc. (UTUT) is an educational learning centre dedicated to working with children of all abilities.

Under The Umbrella Tree is an education centre supporting students with autism, ADD and other developmental disabilities offering ABA-based services to help them grow and thrive Teaching goals span all areas of growth and development; academic, social, self-help, language, communication, play, fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive well- being. With our diverse team of professionals who include Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT), Early Childhood Educators (ECE's), behavior therapists and clinical psychologist we are sure to meet the needs of any learner. To register please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHVyt3TbdcQBZJzE9jB_eGxj7TjJwlBb6i-qxHZc3gGWxrvA/viewform

09/28/2026

When Yael first came to Under the Umbrella Tree, she was minimally verbal and communicating through gestures, sign language and her AAC device.

Her Mom, Delia, remembers wishing she had a crystal ball… just one glimpse of what the future might hold.

Would they hear her voice?
Would words become sentences?
Would she be able to share her thoughts and feelings?

And perhaps the most full-circle part of Yael’s story? Today, she’s in a mainstream classroom alongside Lolly’s own daughter.

A beautiful reminder of what UTUT has always believed: the goal isn’t to keep children under our umbrella forever.

It’s to build the skills and confidence they need to step beyond it. 💙

We love you, Yael!

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09/23/2026

Sports can be about so much more than learning how to shoot a basket or pass a puck. 🏀🏒

For our kiddos, it can also mean building confidence, following directions, taking turns, learning alongside peers and experiencing what it feels like to be part of a team.

At Under the Umbrella Tree, our adaptive sports programming breaks skills down, teaches them intentionally, systematically and uses supports like visuals to help each child understand what comes next.

We build the skills first.

Then we bring our kiddos together and give them the opportunity to use those skills as part of a team. 💙

Interested in learning more about UTUT’s sports programs? Visit our website and fill out an inquiry form to connect with our team.

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09/21/2026

If team sports feel like too much for your child right now, that doesn’t mean sports aren’t for them.

Think about everything happening during a typical team sport: listening to instructions, watching other players, remembering rules, coordinating their body, tracking a ball AND figuring out what to do next.

That’s a lot of information to process at once.

For some autistic children, starting with an individual sport like swimming, biking or running can create a more manageable entry point.

They still get movement. They still build skills. They can still be around other children and learn the social expectations that come with participating in a sport.

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09/17/2026

Keeping our eyes peeled wide open for the next part of this series! So proud of our past students 😍

09/16/2026

Delia’s family had been strongly discouraged from using their government funding for IBI.

They almost walked away from it completely, until one phone call changed their understanding of what support could actually look like.

Because autism support isn’t just about the name of a therapy or the number of hours a child receives. How that support is delivered matters. The environment matters.

The child matters.

At Under the Umbrella Tree, Delia discovered that skill-building could happen within a school environment and become part of her daughter’s everyday life.

For families navigating autism services, funding and therapy options, ask questions. See the environment.

Understand how the support will actually fit your child.
At UTUT, we are always available to answer any questions you have.

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09/07/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about autism is that a different path means a smaller or harder life.

Charlie’s perspective is a powerful reminder that life doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to be full, meaningful, and joyful.

What makes this even more incredible is hearing Charlie reflect on his own journey with so much insight, confidence, and self-awareness.

I was in tears!

Watching him articulate these thoughts is a reminder of just how much growth is possible when children are given the right support.

💙 Share this with someone who needs to hear this perspective today.

09/02/2026

Charlie knows what it feels like to navigate school as an autistic student.

His message is simple: more schools need autism programs and environments that understand neurodivergent learners.

Every autistic child experiences the world differently.

For some, something as ordinary as a loud school announcement can feel overwhelming.

The right support is essential.

Every child deserves a place where they feel understood.

That’s the environment we strive to create every day at Under the Umbrella Tree.💙

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08/31/2026

Karen never imagined her son would play hockey. At the time, simply putting on skates felt impossible.

But Jesse, (the Director of the Sports Academy at UTUT) saw something in Charlie.

He did not need to be the best player. He only needed the opportunity to try.

Those difficult first steps eventually helped him discover a love of movement and become the athlete he is today.

Sometimes the people who believe in our children also help us believe bigger for them.

08/26/2026

Karen came to Under the Umbrella Tree after a negative experience with another centre.

She was cautious, protective and unsure whether she could trust another team with her son, Charlie.

She was looking for a place where her son would feel safe, understood and genuinely cared for.

Through UTUT’s open-door approach, Karen had the time to observe, ask questions and get to know the people supporting him.

What ultimately earned her trust was our unwavering belief in her son.

Expertise matters. But families also need warmth, transparency and a team that believes deeply in their child.

That’s us, that’s what we do.

08/24/2026

Karen is the mother of a former Under the Umbrella Tree student. When her son was diagnosed, she was given a devastating prediction about his future.

In that moment, it felt like they were doomed.

Years later, Karen understands something she wishes every newly diagnosed parent knew: a diagnosis can help explain your child’s needs, but it cannot predict the life they will build.

Start with their strengths. Find people who see their potential. Give yourself permission to adjust as they grow.

Your child’s story is still being written.

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508 Ch*****ne Drive
Toronto, ON
M3J2T9

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Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
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