Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Supportive and Personalized ABA Therapy for Children and Families
Are you looking for structured, evidence-based support to help your child with communication, behaviour, or social skills? Has your child recently received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or are you navigating behavioural challenges that make everyday routines difficult? You may feel overwhelmed by information, unsure where to start, and want a clear, supportive path forward that respects your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy is a widely used, research-supported approach that helps children develop skills, reduce behaviours that interfere with learning, and thrive in home, school, and community settings. At our Toronto-based practice, we offer compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming ABA services that prioritize collaboration with families and a respectful, child-centered approach. Our team is committed to helping your child succeed while ensuring the process is supportive and empowering for the whole family.
What Is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach grounded in the science of learning and behaviour. It focuses on understanding how behaviours work, how the environment influences behaviour, and how learning occurs. ABA therapists use these insights to teach meaningful skills and reduce behaviours that may be harmful or disruptive to a child’s development or well-being.
Key principles of ABA include:
Positive reinforcement: Encouraging desirable behaviours through rewards and praise.
Task analysis: Breaking complex skills into smaller, teachable steps.
Prompting and fading: Helping children learn with support, then gradually removing that support as they gain confidence.
Data-driven decisions: Collecting data on behaviour and progress to inform and adjust strategies.
ABA therapy is flexible and highly individualized. It is often used to help children with autism and other developmental conditions improve communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and daily living abilities. Importantly, modern ABA emphasizes compassionate, strengths-based, and respectful care.
Who Provides ABA Therapy?
At our practice, ABA therapy is delivered by trained ABA therapists working under the supervision of a senior practitioner who holds the credentials of Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This ensures your child receives high-quality, evidence-based care informed by current best practices and ethical standards.
Our therapists receive ongoing training and supervision, and we maintain a strong commitment to collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Parents are actively involved in setting goals, reviewing progress, and supporting learning outside of sessions.
What ABA Therapy Can Help With
ABA therapy is a versatile and holistic approach that can support a wide range of developmental and behavioural needs. Some of the most common goals include:
Developing Communication Skills: Helping children learn to express their needs, make choices, and engage in conversation (verbal, non-verbal, AAC).
Reducing Challenging Behaviours: Addressing behaviours such as aggression, self-injury, tantrums, or non-compliance through functional behaviour assessments and proactive strategies.
Building Daily Living Skills: Teaching self-care routines like toileting, dressing, brushing teeth, and mealtime behaviours.
Improving Social Skills: Facilitating sharing, turn-taking, eye contact, and peer interactions.
Enhancing Emotional Regulation: Supporting children in identifying, expressing, and managing their emotions in healthy ways.
Preparing for School Success: Helping with classroom readiness, transitions, attention, and routines.
Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
We believe that every child deserves respect, autonomy, and support tailored to their unique way of experiencing the world. Our ABA therapy is grounded in the principles of neurodiversity-affirming care, which means:
We do not view autism or differences as deficits to be “fixed.”
We prioritize a child’s emotional safety, preferences, and consent.
We focus on building meaningful skills that increase independence, comfort, and well-being.
We partner with families to understand what matters most and create plans that reflect their values.
Children are not expected to suppress who they are to fit into a neurotypical mould. Instead, our goal is to help them thrive as their authentic selves.
Types of ABA Therapy Services We Offer
We provide ABA therapy for children aged 8 and up in three flexible formats:
At-Home ABA Therapy: Available in downtown Toronto and Scarborough. We bring therapy into your home environment to support learning in a familiar and functional space, addressing daily routines and behaviours where they happen.
In-Office ABA Therapy: Offered at our downtown Toronto clinic. This structured setting allows for focused sessions and access to a range of therapeutic tools and resources.
Virtual ABA Therapy: A convenient option for families who prefer remote access to care. Our virtual sessions are interactive, engaging, and guided by the same evidence-based strategies used in person.
All of our services are supervised by a senior practitioner holding RBA (Ontario) and BCBA credentials, and are tailored to meet your child’s goals while supporting family involvement at every step.
The Role of the Family in ABA Therapy
We believe that family involvement is one of the most important predictors of success in ABA therapy. That’s why we:
Include caregivers in goal setting and program development.
Offer regular updates and review progress collaboratively.
Provide coaching and practical strategies you can use at home.
Support family well-being and emotional needs, not just the child’s behaviour.
Parents are not just observers—they are active, empowered partners in the therapeutic process.
What to Expect in Your ABA Journey
Every child’s ABA journey is different, but here’s what you can typically expect:
Initial Consultation: We meet with parents to understand your child’s strengths, needs, and your goals for therapy.
Assessment & Goal-Setting: Our team conducts a functional behaviour assessment and/or developmental assessment to create an individualized plan.
Therapy Sessions Begin: Sessions are scheduled regularly, with ongoing data collection and feedback.
Progress Monitoring: We regularly review outcomes, adjust goals, and update strategies to ensure therapy remains effective and relevant.
Parent Check-ins: Frequent communication ensures that caregivers feel supported and aligned with the therapeutic process.
Therapy duration can vary based on a child’s needs, from a few months of targeted support to long-term developmental coaching.
Looking for ABA Therapy in Toronto? Book with Our Supervised ABA Team
Searching for reliable, evidence-based ABA therapy in Toronto? Our clinic offers compassionate, individualized Applied Behaviour Analysis for children aged 8 and up—supervised by experienced practitioners holding RBA (Ontario) and BCBA credentials. Whether you're exploring services for a new diagnosis or looking to support ongoing behavioural goals, our team is here to help.
By choosing us, you’ll benefit from:
Qualified Supervision: All ABA therapy is provided under the guidance of a senior clinician certified as both an RBA (Ontario) and BCBA, ensuring clinical excellence and ethical care.
Flexible Formats: Access ABA therapy in-home (downtown Toronto and Scarborough), at our welcoming downtown Toronto office, or virtually from the comfort of home.
Client-Centered Approach: We tailor therapy to your child’s goals, strengths, and needs—always in partnership with you, the caregiver.
Instead of searching multiple directories for the right ABA therapist in Toronto, connect with our experienced team and get started with services designed around your family.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more or schedule your initial consultation.
