This is an introductory session applicable to families interested in learning more about Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based learning approach commonly used in treatment programs for individuals with ASD. This introductory workshop defines and provides examples of common ABA principles. This session focuses primarily on the important role of prompting and reinforcement when teaching new skills.
This session is applicable to families with a specific skill building goal in mind. Some behaviours are not suitable to be targeted through brief consultation; self-injurious behaviour, maladaptive behaviour; aggression.
This session is applicable to families with a young child with ASD (younger than 5) and is best suited for those targeting early communication (pointing, hand lead, word approximations/single words). This service is not intended for youth and/or teens, or for individuals with strong verbal communication skills.
Communication is an ongoing, evolving part of parenting a child with ASD. This workshop stresses the importance of functional communication and introduces naturalistic communication strategies that can easily be incorporated into everyday family routines. The facilitator will assist caregivers to identify a developmentally appropriate communication goal.
Caregivers who attend this workshop are eligible for a follow-up, remote consultation (via ZOOM).
This session is applicable to families with a youth/teen with ASD. This service is not intended for very young children with ASD (under 5).
Daily Living Skills are a broad range of skills such as cooking, chores and grooming. These skills are necessary and an important part of increasing of independence. This workshop will introduce daily living skills and assist caregivers with assessing a developmentally appropriate skill to teach. This session will describe how to write a task analysis to guide teaching. During follow-up consultation, the facilitator with revise the written task analysis and discuss behavioural teaching methods such as chaining and prompting.
Workshop: provides caregivers with an overview of daily living skills, assessment and task analysis.
Consults: Caregivers will receive 2 individualized consultations to discuss a changing method and suitable prompt strategy.
Available to Caregivers ONLY in the entire North Region
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Behaviour
- Caregiver Training
- Communication
- Consultation
- Daily Routine
- Early Learning
- Language
- Life Skills
- Play
- Reinforcement
- School Age
- Skill Building
- Transitions
- Visuals
This brief consult provides caregivers the opportunity to meet with a BCBA. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a professional with extensive knowledge in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Many BCBA’s also have considerable experience working with individuals with ASD and their families.
During this consultation we can discuss strategies related to a single skill acquisition or behaviour reduction goal you have for your child. Caregivers will leave the consult appointment with a specific, measurable goal, as well as a few strategies that can be implemented during family routines.
Service Providers
ABA Northern Services and Training Inc.
Applied Behaviour Analytic Services
Breakthrough Speech & Language Therapy
Brenna Lanktree and Associates, Inc.
George Jeffrey Children's Centre
Kerry Maisels Behaviour Consulting Inc
Northern Outreach & Clinical Services