Who We Are
Meaningful Support Begins With
Meaningful Relationships.
Unique Respite Services is a team of experienced support workers providing individualized respite care for adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and dual diagnosis across Toronto.
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How We Work · Why Unique Exists · The People Behind Unique
How We Work
We get to know the person.
Interests, strengths, personality, preferences, and goals all matter.
We look for the right fit.
Caregivers are chosen with the individual in mind and not simply because someone is available.
We value consistency.
When a relationship is working well for everyone, familiarity and trust have the opportunity to grow.
We support participation, not just supervision.
The goal isn't simply to keep someone occupied. It's to create opportunities to experience, explore, connect, learn, and enjoy.
We support the whole family.
Respite should make life a little more manageable for caregivers while creating meaningful experiences for the person receiving support.
Why Unique Respite Services Exists
For about ten years, I worked in respite settings across the GTA and kept seeing the same gap. I believed respite could be more than a service that simply gave families a break.
It could create opportunities for connection, independence, growth and enjoying life with someone who understands you. And because respite is such an intimate form of support, the relationship matters.
Seven years ago, I decided to create the kind of respite service I wished existed.
That became Unique Respite Services.
Today, we have a growing client base across Toronto, and we continue to build support around the people and families we have the privilege of working with.
Devyn May
Founder, Unique Respite Services
The People Behind Unique
Together, we bring 19 years of combined experience:
DSW · SSW · CYW · PSW
CPR & First Aid
ABA Training
G-tube & Tracheostomy Care
Schools · Day Programs · Camps · Group Homes · In-Home Support · Community Programs
Every support worker has experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities before joining us, whether through employment, education, volunteering or another direct support role.
Screened. Trained. Experienced.
Thinking about how we can help your family?