Behaviour therapy is a supportive and evidence-informed approach that helps children and youth build meaningful skills and reduce barriers that may interfere with daily life. It can support areas such as communication, emotional regulation, social skills, independence, routines, school readiness, and behaviour concerns.

Behaviour analysis is the science of understanding behaviour and learning. It looks at how behaviour is influenced by the environment and uses evidence-based strategies to teach new skills, support regulation, and improve quality of life.

Services may benefit children and youth who need support with emotional regulation, communication, social development, independence, routines, school readiness, daily living skills, and behaviour concerns. Support may also be helpful for parents and caregivers who are looking for practical strategies and guidance.

My current area of competence for direct service is children and youth 3 to 18 years old. However, the science of behaviour analysis can be applied across the lifespan and used to support individuals of all ages.

No. Behaviour therapy can support children and youth with a variety of strengths and needs, including autism, ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders, emotional or behavioural challenges, and skill-building needs across home, school, or community settings.

If services are determined to be a good fit, next steps may include completing consent forms, scheduling observation or assessment sessions, beginning pairing sessions, and developing an individualized service plan. Recommendations are based on your child’s needs and family goals.

Pairing sessions are early sessions focused on helping your child build a positive and trusting relationship with the therapist. The goal is to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment before more direct teaching begins.

Yes. Data may be collected to help track progress, monitor skill development, identify patterns, and guide decision-making. This helps ensure services remain individualized, responsive, and effective.

Parent and caregiver involvement is strongly encouraged whenever possible. Involvement helps promote consistency, generalization of skills across settings, and long-term success.

Yes. Collaboration with schools, daycares, and other professionals may be available when appropriate and with consent. This can help support consistency across environments and improve carryover of strategies.

Services may be offered in the home, school, daycare, or virtual environment depending on the needs of the child and family.

Payment options can be discussed prior to starting services. Families may choose to pay session by session, and in some cases a payment plan may also be arranged. The goal is to make the payment process as clear and manageable as possible before services begin.

Service fees may include direct session time as well as other clinical and administrative components required to provide quality care. Depending on the service, this may include preparation time, case notes, report writing, data analysis, parent meetings, case conferences, and travel when applicable. All fees and service expectations will be discussed prior to the start of services.

Yes. A credit card will be kept on file prior to the start of services to allow for seamless and secure payment processing.

At this time, services are not billed directly to insurance companies. Payment is required from the family, and receipts or invoices can then be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement if applicable. Because coverage varies by plan, it is recommended that families check with their insurance provider ahead of time to confirm what services may be covered.