Therapist charged in Milton in case involving children with autism

Halton police say a 25-year-old Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist in Milton has been arrested and charged after complaints about therapy sessions; investigators named two children with autism and say there may be additional victims.

Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism has been arrested and charged following a complaint. The worker is an Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist at the Milton location of Spectacokids on Bronte Street South. Investigators allege the incidents occurred during recent therapy sessions when the two identified victims were alone with the accused. Police say the investigation is active. Known details: - The accused was identified as Muaz Sarfraz, 25, and was arrested by Halton police. - He faces six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm. - Police say the two named victims are children with autism who were alone with the therapist during sessions at Spectacokids in Milton. - Investigators say there may be additional victims, have released a photo of the accused, and asked anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers. Summary: Police have laid multiple charges and say the investigation remains active. Undetermined at this time.