Behavioural therapist arrested for alleged assaults on children with autism in Milton
Posted February 25, 2026 9:45 am.
Last Updated February 25, 2026 4:35 pm.
An Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist working in Milton has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two children with autism.
Halton police started the investigation after receiving a complaint about a therapist working at Spectacokids on Bronte Street South.
It’s alleged the offences happened when two victims, both children with autism, were alone with the accused during therapy sessions.
On Tuesday, Muaz Sarfraz, 25, of Mississauga, was arrested.
He’s facing six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm.
Investigators believe there may be more alleged victims and anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Sarfraz has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Spectacokids ABA and Speech Services tells CityNews that they voluntarily contacted the Children’s Aid Society themselves “upon becoming aware of the matter and facilitated their attendance at the centre. CAS then contacted the police.”
In an Instagram story post, the centre also said they identified Sarfraz’s alleged “concerning behaviour” through their own internal supervision process and reported the matter to the authorities immediately.
“The moment this behaviour was observed, the session was immediately stopped, the individual’s services were terminated, and a report was made to the appropriate authorities without hesitation,” reads the post.
“The safety and wellbeing of the children and families we serve is our highest priority. Our supervision and oversight systems are in place for this exact reason, to ensure that any behaviour not aligned with our standards is identified and addressed promptly. We have been fully cooperating with law enforcement and all relevant regulatory bodies since the initial report. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, accountability, and care.”
