Devoted to Early Education
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is at the heart of building new skills and educating our learners.
Core Values
Education
A fun environment creates the motivation and curiosity to learn and thrive.
Excellence
At the heart of our practice is ABA; a well-developed science for educating.
Teamwork
Collaborating with parents and professionals to develop an effective education plan.
Creativity
Using innovative ideas to enrich teaching and learning environments.
About Us
Autism Therapy & Training Inc. founded by Chaza Attar in 2010 provides one-on-one therapy and social skills training using the principles and procedures of applied behavioural analysis (ABA) for young children diagnosed with Autism. We also provide training for new instructor therapists. We are located in heart of the city in Woodbridge, Ontario and proud to be servicing families all over GTA.
Come Visit Us
Since COVID-19, we have minimized all tours of the centre to protect the well-being and safety of our students and staff. However, we welcome you to tour the centre by watching the video and learning more about us. If you have any further questions about the centre please feel free to contact us anytime.
Our Kids. Our Family. Our Community.
Therapy for young children diagnosed with Autism is crucial for their development. These important early years will build the foundation of a strong future. Without therapy a child may not learn to speak, socialize or learn those necessary academic skills. With intensive therapy we will focus on language development, social skills, school readiness skills and many more important developmental skills to help pave a solid road ahead for each learner.
Programs
ABA First Steps
Early intervention is the key to optimal success. We focus on building essential skills like language, play, social and more.
Homework Help
Bye-bye homework frustrations, hello confidence and academic excellence.
ABA Building Blocks
The best practices of ABA are used to enhance communication, social interaction and confidence.
Parent Coaching
A customized plan to reduce tantrums and undesirable behaviours by increasing cooperation.
ABA School Readiness
Building independence and self-monitoring skills equips a child for successful transition to school.
Speech Therapy
Overcome speech challenges with the help of a Speech-Language Pathologist and BCBA.
Classes
Group Therapy
Our group therapy is a mix of IBI therapy methodologies and school-like set up.
Summer Group
Summer is a great time to boost those skills. Our program runs all summer long.
Circle of Friends
Children will build friends, confidence, and smiled. Saturdays from 9 -2pm.
Training
Parent Training
We give you the tools to build you child’s successful future.
Instructor Therapist Training
Become a therapist and help make a difference.
FAQ
What is Autism?
Autism is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication. Individuals diagnosed with Autism engage in repetitive behaviours and often have limited interests. No two individuals with Autism are the same as for some it may impact their life more than others. Due to the severity of the disorder, if left untreated children diagnosed with Autism may not learn to speak, build social interaction skills and develop other essential skills.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is development disorder in children which show signs of inattention and hyperactive impulsive behaviours. Verbal impulsivity, speaking out, fidgeting. Cognitive impulsiveness engage in behaviours without thinking of the consequences, cannot wait for things, climbing things, touching things.
What is Applied Behaviour Analysis
ABA is a well-developed scientific discipline that focuses on analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating the environment so that change in behaviour is observed. ABA utilizes assessment procedures to determine underlying causes of behaviour and allows practitioners to change the environment so that behaviour can change. Building new skills and decreasing problem behaviours are the primary focus.
What is Verbal Behaviour?
Verbal behaviour uses the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis to teach language. Focusing on Mands (requests), Tacts (labels), Receptive skills (following instructions), Motor Imitation, Vocal Imitation and Intraverbals (conversational skills). Children are taught the function and use of language rather than just words. Verbal behaviour is not necessarily spoken language but can take other forms such as sign language, PECS or communicative devices.
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What is Inattention?
Children that have inattention have a difficult time sustaining attention and cannot do tasks for long periods of time. A difficult time resisting distractions and reengaging their original task.
What is Working memory?
A core executive functions which allow us to control our own behaviour and guide our behaviour such as following steps that are kept in our mind. It is the ability to remember to do things or continue with a task.
What is Intensive Behaviour Intervention?
IBI is a recognized treatment in Ontario and around the world. In Ontario and other provinces, IBI is funded by the government to support the education of children that are diagnosed with autism. The goal of IBI is to improve the child’s rate of learning and develop language, social, play and self-help skills. IBI uses the bases of ABA in developing the core treatment plan for the child. The key in selecting a quality program is being aware that the treatment is based on the principles and procedures of ABA, because ABA is the well-developed science that supports the overall program design.
Will my child be assessed prior to entering the program?
Yes, all children are assessed when they first start so that a program is custom designed for them.
How many hours a week should my child attend the program?
A minimum of 6 hours a week is required to enroll your child into our IBI/ABA program. The number of hours per week determine the amount of programming a child will receive. The more hours a child is enrolled in our program, the more teaching we can do across domains and in turn improvements may be noted.
How do I know this program is right for my child?
Your number one priority is our number one! Our program is tailored to your child’s needs, but also to your needs as well. We welcome you to visit our centre and meet our staff. You can schedule a 45 minute initial meeting with our Director with no obligation to enrol. We encourage you to bring your son or daughter to spend time in our centre with our therapists as we meet. We believe if we are right for you, you’ll just know it!
What kind of training do the staff have?
All our staff undergo a 220 hour training program prior to working with children independently, Why? Because quality is important to us. At our centre many of the therapists have completed a 40 hour training program to receive their Registered Behaviour Technician credential. This is given to them after passing a competency assessment administered by our BCBA and a written test provided by the BACB. All our therapists have CPR and First Aid training as well.
My child doesn’t have a diagnosis, but is not doing well at school; can you still help?
Since every child is so different we would need to speak with you first to assess your concerns and see how we can help. Some children need speech therapy or behavioural services in which we can help with. Some children may not be doing well academically and need tutoring, which we can help with whether there is a formal diagnosis or not.
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