The Children's Aid Society sought a secure treatment order for a 15-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The child had a history of aggressive behaviour and multiple failed placements.
The court found all six statutory criteria under section 164(1) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 were met and committed the child to a 180-day secure treatment program at Syl Apps Youth Centre.
The decision is notable for the court's serious concerns about the child's prior placement at Reflections, where the child was confined to a basement apartment for nearly three months without access to fresh air or outdoor activity.
