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WHAT IS AUTISM?

Autism is a complex neuro-behavioural condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills, combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours. It covers a large spectrum of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment.      

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WHAT IS ABA?

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the science in which procedures derived from the principles of behaviour are systematically applied to improve socially significant behaviour to a meaningful degree and to demonstrate experimentally that the procedures employed were responsible for the improvement in behaviour. ABA teaches many skills such as appropriate play (a precursor to social interaction and engagement with the world and others), social, motor and verbal behaviours as well as reasoning skills and the ability to self-regulate appropriately. ABA therapy is used to teach behaviours to individuals with autism who may not otherwise observe these behaviours spontaneously through imitation.

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Structured, nurturing and individualized environment
• Year-round program
• Onsite program director with 20+ years experience working with children with autism
• Highly trained, caring and enthusiastic therapists
• Program supervision by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA)
• Individualized programming for students based on their unique needs