Autism therapist from Mississauga accused of assaulting kids during sessions in Ontario: police

Halton police say they have arrested a 25-year-old therapist accused of assaulting two children with autism during therapy sessions in Milton, Ont., and investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Police say they charged the applied behaviour analysis therapist with six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm.

Investigators say they were tipped off after receiving a complaint about a therapist at the Milton location of Spectacokids, which offers behaviour, speech and occupational therapy services.

Police allege the therapist assaulted two children with autism while he was alone with them during sessions at Spectacokids.

Halton police say their child abuse and sexual assault unit led the investigation, which resulted in eight charges.

Muaz Sarfraz, 25, of Mississauga, has been charged with six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm.

Sarfraz was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Muaz Sarfraz, 25, of Mississauga, has been charged with six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm. Photo: Halton Regional Police

Investigators believe the two children identified by police may not be the only victims and are asking anyone with additional information to come forward.

With files from INsauga.com