Learn about the Coronavirus, what are the risks, how is it spread and how can you protect employees and clients. To date (5-Feb-2020), no cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in Durham Region.  The Health Department continues to monitor the situation closely.

Recently our very own Clinical Director, Karen Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA participated in a study published in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences. The study was on the use of flexible peer-based groups that facilitate professional development amongst behaviour analysts in the form of a community of practice meetings.

Today is #BellLetsTalk day and for everyone in our community, this day can be very relevant.

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Update January 24, 2020 - Recent information released by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services brings some important news to those waiting to find out what will happen once their child’s existing behaviour plans finish.

Starting on April 1, 2021, all behavioural services purchased through the OAP Childhood Budget must be supervised by a Clinical Supervisor who meets the OAP’s qualification requirements, but what do you do until then?

Read the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services December 17, 2019 Press Release here outlining plans for a needs-based autism program consisting of core services like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), foundational family services, early intervention and urgent and complex needs.

Tarra McPhail, Behaviour Consultant and mother to a son with High Functioning Autism shares her story of trying to get an Autism diagnosis for her son. How her expertise and instincts led her journey and the challenges to find help.

Sensory Santa, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa” is an opportunity for children with autism and/or sensory processing disorder to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment.

Reinforcement is a consequence following a behaviour that will increase the future likelihood of that behaviour occurring again.

ABA is the use of principles rooted in evidence-based science to understand, and decrease challenging behaviour and teach new behaviours that are important to individuals' quality of life and independence.

Providing choice is a behaviour strategy that can lead to positive outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disabilities including. This guide provides tips and resources for using choice as a strategy to adapt behaviour.

First Then strategies are helpful in setting expectations for your child by showing them what they first need to do in order to gain access to a desired item or activity.

Tips to Help Make Homework Successful: Practical strategies that you can use in order to make homework time a successful time.

Token boards can be used in a number of ways to teach people on the autism spectrum new behaviours or help decrease problem behaviours using symbols to reinforce positive actions.