ABA & Behaviour Therapy Services in Scarborough

We offer both in-person and online sessions to meet your family's needs and preferences. The best approach depends on several factors: your child's age, their specific goals, your family's schedule, and what will be most effective for their learning style. Some children thrive with the hands-on, in-person approach where therapists work directly with them in your Scarborough home or community settings. Others do equally well—or even better—with online sessions, especially when the focus is on parent coaching and implementing strategies in daily routines. Many families also choose a hybrid model, combining in-person skill-building with virtual parent training sessions. During your consultation, we'll discuss your child's needs and help you determine which format, or combination, will work best.

Yes, siblings can be present during in-home sessions, and their involvement is often beneficial. Therapists can incorporate siblings into activities to practice social skills, turn-taking, and peer interaction—skills that are crucial for real-world success. Siblings also naturally model appropriate behaviours that your child can learn from. However, there may be times when focused one-on-one work is needed, and we'll communicate with you about when that's most helpful. Our therapists are experienced in managing family dynamics and will work flexibly with your household routine to make therapy effective while minimizing disruption to your family life.

Yes. We understand that many Scarborough families juggle demanding work schedules and long commutes. We offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, for both in-person and online sessions. Our goal is to make therapy accessible without requiring you to take time off work or compromise your family's routine. During intake, we'll discuss your availability and do our best to match you with a therapist whose schedule aligns with yours for consistent, convenient appointments.

Yes. Research shows that online ABA therapy can be highly effective, particularly for skill-building, caregiver training, and addressing many behavioural challenges. Virtual sessions allow our therapists to coach you in real-time as you work with your child in their natural environment—your Scarborough home—which often leads to better generalization of skills. While some children with specific needs may benefit from in-person support, many families find that online therapy offers flexibility, eliminates travel time, and provides consistent access to specialized professionals regardless of location. During your initial consultation, we'll discuss whether virtual services are the right fit for your child's unique needs.

We work with families using Ontario Autism Program funding. Our services qualify under OAP guidelines, and we can provide the necessary documentation and invoices for reimbursement through your Childhood Budgets. We're familiar with OAP requirements and can help guide you through the process of using your funds for online ABA therapy and behaviour consultation. Contact us to discuss how your specific funding allocation can be applied to our services.

While we don't provide direct services within TDSB schools, we collaborate with families and school teams to support your child's success in their educational setting. We can attend virtual IEP meetings, consult with teachers and school staff, provide behavioural support plans that align with school goals, and train educators on implementing strategies. Many Scarborough families benefit from this collaborative approach, which ensures consistency between home and school interventions even though our direct therapy is delivered online.

Yes. As registered professionals, we can provide clinical documentation, progress reports, and letters of support that may be helpful for ODSP applications and reviews. Our assessments and ongoing therapy records demonstrate your child's needs and the interventions they're receiving. While we cannot guarantee application outcomes (as ODSP has specific eligibility criteria), we're experienced in providing thorough documentation that accurately reflects your child's behavioural and developmental profile.

Many families notice small positive changes within the first few weeks, such as improved communication attempts, better cooperation with routines, or reduced frequency of challenging behaviours. However, meaningful, lasting progress typically unfolds over months rather than weeks. The timeline depends on your child's starting point, the specific goals we're targeting, consistency of implementation at home, and how many hours of therapy they're receiving. We track progress through regular data collection and will review measurable outcomes with you frequently so you can see exactly how your child is developing. Most families report significant improvements within 3-6 months of consistent therapy.

We do not provide autism diagnoses—those must come from a qualified physician, psychologist, or developmental pediatrician. However, you don't need a formal autism diagnosis to access our services. We work with children who have autism, developmental delays, ADHD, and various behavioural challenges. If your child doesn't have a diagnosis yet but you're concerned about their development or behaviour, we can still conduct a behavioural assessment to identify specific areas where support would be beneficial and begin therapy. For families seeking OAP funding, a diagnosis is required by the province, but for private-pay families, we can start with a functional assessment and develop an individualized treatment plan based on your child's needs.