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Evidence-based behaviour services
Evidence-based behaviour services are provided by highly-trained clinical staff at CHEO's autism centres. CHEO clinicians use applied behaviour analysis (ABA) principles in full-time comprehensive behavioural intervention (comprehensive IBI) or part-time ABA-based services (focused ABA programs, depending on your family's goals and your child or youth's specific needs.
Please note that space for EBBS programs is limited. Start date options are available in May, June and July 2019.
What does EBBS include? |
Both our full-time (comprehensive IBI) and part-time (focused ABA) EBBS packages include the following:
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How do I get started with EBBS? |
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Communicate and play
This eight week program is designed for young, newly diagnosed children and their families. You and your child will come twice per week for eight weeks to develop communication, cooperation and play skills.
This program is delivered by trained ABA therapists and includes:
- handouts to help develop skills at home
- option to attend a workshop with a speech language pathologist
- one individualized session at the end of the program
- Email us at autismemail@cheo.on.ca to register
Momentum education sessions
Every education session includes two consultations with our trained clinicians to meet your individualized needs. Our sessions cover a variety of topics including toileting, picky eating, sleep training and more!
CHEO's spring and summer momentum session calendar
Before you attend a workshop, we ask parents and guardians to get familiar with the basic principles of applied behaviour analysis (ABA). This includes proactive behaviour strategies, prompting and reinforcement. Learning these strategies in advance will make sure you get the most out of your workshop. Complete the Introduction to autism: free online series course from the Geneva Centre for Autism.
School readiness
This is a twelve week program with the option to attend a minimum of six weeks. In July/August/September your child will spend six hours per week (two afternoons per week) in CHEO's unique classroom setting. In September, they will begin to transition to school and be ready for full-time school in October.
This program is delivered by trained ABA therapists and includes:
- individualized assessment
- custom behaviour service plan
- parent/guardian support
- service summary
- consultation with schools
Family night
Welcome to parents, guardians, siblings and their children and/or youth with autism! You don't have to be registered with CHEO to join a family night. This meet-up offers crafts and games for kids to enjoy, and an opportunity for adults to socialize with each other and CHEO staff.
Registration for family night is required. Please email us to confirm your attendance and group size.
Dates and locations
May 29 from 6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 1002 Beaverbrook Road
June 12 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 2280 St. Laurent Blvd
Cost: no charge, parking and snacks included