Areas of Expertise
When everyday requests turn into repeated reminders, refusal, or power struggles, home routines can quickly become exhausting.
We help families understand what is getting in the way of cooperation and build practical strategies that support follow-through, flexibility, and calmer interactions.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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In-depth caregiver interview to determine best fit of service model
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An analysis of the triggers (aka antecedents) and consequences of the behaviour
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Assessment of the function of behaviour (the “why”)
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Interview with child/youth to assess behaviour function (pending child’s level of communication)
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Family meeting to review and discuss treatment recommendations
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Initial implementation of strategies by your consultant
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Modelling and coaching of strategies with caregivers
Cooperation &
Follow- Through
Emotion Regulation
Big emotions can sometimes lead to unsafe or disruptive behaviour, including crying, dropping to the floor, aggression, property destruction, or self-injury.
We help families understand what is happening and build safe, practical strategies to reduce these behaviours.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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A complete behaviour or skills assessment
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Personalized treatment recommendations designed to meet the family’s goals
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Prevention strategies aimed to decrease behaviour immediately
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Modelling and coaching of all strategies
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Data collection to ensure behaviour is going in the direction we want to see
Some individuals have a hard time tolerating “no,” waiting, or handling a change in plans. These moments can lead to big reactions when they do not yet have the skills to cope, adjust, or communicate what they need.
We teach tolerance, flexibility, and advocacy skills at a pace that is appropriate for the individual — helping them handle disappointment or delay while also giving them a safe and appropriate way to have their needs heard.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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A complete behaviour or skills assessment
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Personalized treatment recommendations specific to your child/youth
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Treatment set at a pace specific your child/youth’s ability to avoid evoking outbursts.
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Treatment delivered 1:1 with your child by a therapist, or strategies coached to the parents by a consultant- depending on the model of service you choose
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Prevention strategies to reduce behaviour immediately
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Generalization and maintenance techniques built into treatment
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On-going data collection to monitor behaviour and skill development
Tolerance, Flexibility & Advocacy Skills
Functional Communication Skills
When an individual does not have an effective way to communicate, behaviour can become their message.
We teach practical communication skills — such as asking for help, requesting a break, making choices, or saying “no” appropriately — so individuals can have their needs understood without relying on unsafe or disruptive behaviour.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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A complete behaviour or skills assessment
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Personalized treatment recommendations, specifically exploring alternative/replacement behaviours that are suited for your child/youth and to your home or their environment
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Prevention strategies to decrease behaviour immediately
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Treatment delivered 1:1 with your child by a therapist, or strategies coached to the parents by a consultant- depending on the model of service you choose
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On-going data collection monitoring behaviour and skill development
Daily routines can seem simple — “brush your teeth,” “get ready for bed,” “pack your bag” — but they often involve many small steps and skills working together.
We help families create clear, realistic routines, identify any skills that still need to be taught, and build systems that make those routines easier to follow and maintain over time.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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A skills assessment of the routine/skill deficit area
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Treatment recommendations targeted to specific areas of the routine
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Generalization and maintenance techniques built into treatment from the onset
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Treatment delivered 1:1 with your child by a therapist, or strategies coached to the parents by a consultant- depending on the model of service you choose
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Data collection to monitor skill development
Building Routines That Work
Task & Routine Independence
Sometimes the routine is clear, the steps are known, and the your child is capable — but getting through it still takes forever.
Whether it is getting dressed, completing bedtime routines, following morning expectations, or moving through daily tasks with less support, we help families build practical strategies that increase independence and reduce the constant prompting, waiting, and negotiating.
As A Caregiver, you'll receive:
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A complete behaviour or skills assessment
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Treatment recommendations targeted to increase independence
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1:1 treatment implementation by a therapist with the child, or coaching from a consultant- depending on the model of service you choose
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Personalized planning to fit your families routine and home life
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Generalizing and maintenance techniques built-in to ensure treatment success long term
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Data collection to monitor skill development across the routine
