Services – Best Behaviour

COVID-19 Update: Virtual and in-person service options are currently available.

We are an OAP Approved Provider. All of our services are supervised by individuals on the OAP Provider List. We are able to service families who are currently receiving OAP budgets, childhood budgets, and interim one-time funding.

One-to-One ABA Therapy

We provide focused and comprehensive services to create effective home and community based ABA programs for learners of all ages. An ABA therapist will work with the learner in home or community locations. Centre-based options are also available in Waterloo. All programs include initial and ongoing behaviour/skills assessments, individualized programs implemented by an ABA Therapist, and on-going supervision by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

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Current Openings and Active Waitlist

If you would like to hear more about our current openings or be added to our waitlist, complete an intake form today.

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Parent Training Consultations

A Senior Therapist will consult directly with you. Consultations provide focused services to ensure meaningful goals are identified and taught in the learner’s natural environment. These consultations will include a large parent training component and some one-to-one time with the learner. It is important for parents to learn ABA strategies specific to their learner's needs, as well as general ABA principles.

Our consultations are delivered in 13-week service blocks, starting at 2 hours/week. An individualized service plan will be determined as part of the initial intake process.

Current Availability

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Group ABA Therapy

Some skills are better taught and practiced in a group setting. When we have clients with similar goals and interests, we can arrange dyad and small group sessions, typically run in centre. If you would like to inquire about our current dyads/groups, we'd love to see if your learner would be a good fit to join in. The more the merrier! We offer wide range of groups, run by an ABA Therapist and supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Most of our groups are capped at 2-4 participants, so spots are limited.

Winter/Spring 2022 Groups in Waterloo

Registration for winter/spring groups is open! We have had great success running a variety of in-person and virtual groups during the pandemic. We are continuing to assess how to safely and effectively provide group ABA services. Our continuation with in-person services has gone smoother than we ever could have hoped, thanks to everyone's patience and cooperation as we adapt to the many new policies and procedures designed to keep everyone safe. We are confident that we can continue on this trajectory to provide in-person group services, as well as continue to incorporate various virtual options.
If you would like to hear more about our current offerings or begin registration, complete an intake form today.
Spaces are limited, so please complete your registration by December 23rd to guarantee a spot.
All groups begin the week of January 10th, 2022.

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Developmental Dyads

Targeting developmentally appropriate goals that are shared between learners. Your child will be paired with another learner with similar goals and interests to work on programs designed to teach new skills in a 2:1 setting. If this is something you might be interested in, complete an intake form and we can try to put together a peer match.

ACT For You: Junior (Virtual)

Targeting social and emotional development through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens to increase psychological flexibility. Your child will practice flexible thinking, mindfulness, perspective taking, and social-emotional literacy using the AIM curriculum.

Who: children in grades 2-5 with little to no previous experience with ACT
When: Mondays 3:45-4:45 (1 hour x 21 weeks) *no group on Family Day, March Break, or Victoria Day
January 10 – June 20
Where: Google Meet
Group Leader: TBD

ACT For You: High School (Virtual)

Who: teens in grades 9-12 with little to no previous experience with ACT
When: Mondays 4:45-5:45 (1 hour x 21 weeks) *no group on Family Day, March Break, or Victoria Day
January 10 – June 20
Where: Google Meet
Group Leader: TBD

Learn to Play Developmental Play Group: Primary

Targeting many different types of play and social skills, with video modelling components. Your child will practice functional play skills, joining in with peers, sharing, social communication skills, and turn taking. Specific goals and teaching resources will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ goals and the dynamic of the group.

Who: children in grades 1-3
When: Wednesdays 12:45-3:15 (2.5 hours x 23 weeks) *no group on March Break
January 12 – June 22
Where: 15 Willow Street, Waterloo
Bring: something to eat during break (nut-free)
Group Leader: TBD

Ready, Set, School

Targeting classroom routines, play, and social skills, with Direct Instruction and video modelling components. Your child will practice attending to group instructions, following classroom routines, conversation skills and functional communication, participating in group activities, cooperative play, and social problem solving skills. Specific goals and teaching resources will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ goals and the dynamic of the group.

Who: children in grades SK-2
When: Wednesdays 9:15-12:15 (3 hours x 13 weeks)
March 30 - June 22
Where: 15 Willow Street, Waterloo
Bring: something to eat during break (nut-free)
Group Leader: TBD

Social Achievers

Targeting a variety of social skill through structured curriculum lessons. Your child will practice conversation skills and social problem solving skills. Specific social skills topics will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ goals and the dynamic of the group.

Who: children in grades 4-6
When: Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 (2 hours x 23 weeks) *no group on March Break
January 11 - June 21
Where: 15 Willow Street, Waterloo
Bring: something to eat during break (nut-free)
Group Leader: TBD

Teaching Teamwork

Targeting group work, cooperative skills, and social skills. Your child will practice conversation skills, social problem solving skills, and working in small groups and pairs. Specific group activities will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ interests and the dynamic of the group.

Who: children in grades 2-5
When: Wednesdays 3:45-5:45 (2 hours x 23 weeks) *no group March Break
January 12 – June 22
Where: 15 Willow Street, Waterloo
Bring: something to eat during break (nut-free)
Group Leader: TBD

Past Groups ...

Here are some groups we have run in the past, but will not be offering this term.

Conversation Crew: Targeting age-appropriate conversation skills and social skills, with video modellingcomponents. Your child will practice attending to group instructions, conversation skills, perspective taking and social problem solving skills.
Learn to Play Developmental Play Group - Kindie: Targeting many different types of play and social skills, with video modelling components. Your child will practice functional play skills, joining in with peers, sharing, social communication skills, and turn taking. Specific goals and teaching resources will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ goals and the dynamic of the group.
Ready, Set, PRESchool: Targeting classroom routines, play, and social skills, with Direct Instruction and video modelling components. Your child will practice attending to group instructions, following classroom routines, functional communication, participating in group activities, and structured and unstructured play. Specific goals and teaching resources will be selected at the onset of the group, based on individual learners’ goals and the dynamic of the group.

If you have a particular group in mind that you don't see, don't hesitate to reach out. We may be able to put something together for you.

Placements and BCBA Supervision

Placements are available for college students enrolled in Autism and Behavioural Science programs, and co-op placements for undergraduate students studying in related fields. BCBA and BCaBA supervision, and practicum placements, are also available for Masters-level students and professionals working in the field. We understand how important it is to gain hands-on experience when selecting a career path, and are happy to share what ABA is all about.