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First Year Reflection

June 4, 2019 By Mary Philips

   I am looking forward to starting a monthly blog as an opportunity to communicate with you about events happening at The Discovery Centre as well as information about Applied Behaviour Analysis and strategies for incorporating ABA into your daily life. With The Discovery Centre opening about 9 months ago, I still occasionally have to pinch myself as a reminder that I have had this opportunity to develop an environment and culture that strives to provide high quality ABA services to kids and families. Our team has grown significantly and now includes 13 wonderful and skilled instructor therapists as well as a dedicated Lead and Senior Therapist. We also can’t forget about Dr. Bruce Linder who has supported this initiative from the very beginning and continues to support us wherever necessary. This team has been wonderful in helping to develop our clinical practices, training new staff, and establishing relationships with families and community partners.

I have had the opportunity over the last 13 years to see what good quality ABA programming can do for increasing independence, communication, and play and functional skills. Teaching kids the skills they need to be successful in school, at home, and in community settings is a wonderful privilege. Each time we see a child say their first word, learn to match, read and write, successfully use the washroom, or learn to play with their peers I’m reminded why I do this job. Similarly, helping kids learn to use functional communication and adaptive skills instead of using behaviours that could be harmful to themselves or others is equally rewarding.

Of course I didn’t realize that the timing of opening the Centre would be followed closely by the Ontario government completely overhauling the Ontario Autism Program, jeopardizing the future of all ABA services that we, as Behaviour Analysts, know to be essential for autistic children, youth, and adults alike. Advocacy for our families and kids will continue, as will the day to day work of teaching new skills, developing relationships with families and community partners, and mentoring and training our staff.

Despite the volatile climate that we are currently facing, The Discovery Centre will continue to provide a learning environment that is fun, motivating, and results driven. I look forward to publishing more content on topics such as incorporating ABA strategies at home, naturalistic teaching strategies, and functions of behaviour.

Sincerely,

Mary Philips M.Ed., BCBA

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  1. Bernard Goward says

    June 23, 2019 at 9:32 am

    A great letter and interesting summary of the first year of the Centre.
    Congratulations, Mary, and staff.

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Sometimes it gets messy but that's the way to learn and grow! 

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Remember that play builds skills and cuddles build happiness :) 

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- cutting out hearts of all sizes from construction paper to hang in the windows 
- using stickers to decorate homemade cards for the special people in your life 
- baking cupcakes and using the time to learn about measuring ingredients 

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We can all use more support these days and we welcome you to get in touch with us. If you've been thinking about options please reach out for a chat with our Clinical Director, Mary Philips. She will help you sort out options and plans for your child. 

Don't wait for another month! 

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Hit the link in our bio to schedule your appointment!
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Finding a routine that helps your child to build skills in winter dressing, understanding the types of clothing needed for cold weather and also the reasons why it's important helps them to build the independent skills they'll always need. 

Winter dressing is not always an easy task, but one that takes patience and lots of extra time too (!). How does your child do in winter dressing? 

#ASD #AutismKids #WinterClothes #TheDiscoveryCentre
How has your ASD child reacted to going back to sc How has your ASD child reacted to going back to school? Whether they're going in-person or virtually, the inconsistency of the school year is hard for any child to understand and manage over time. 

Tips for helping your child through challenging times: 

- Try to plan and stick to a routine that everyone feels good about (including you!) 
- Reach out for support from other caregivers, family and external services 
- Go with your gut - if you feel like something isn't working for your child, be empowered to find another way 

What other tips do you have for our community? Please share! 

#Autism #ASD #AutismParents #School #Tips #ABATherapy #OntEd #TheDiscoveryCentre
We're excited to start with our workshops again th We're excited to start with our workshops again this year! Offered virtually, and when able, in-person our groups include Parent Training on different aspects of skill development and also on various topics about ABA Therapy. 

Stay tuned to this page for updates and registration! 

#Autism #ASD #Therapy #SkillDevelopment #TheDiscoveryCentre
Well, this New Year and "back at it" isn't as ener Well, this New Year and "back at it" isn't as energized as we'd all hoped. Our team here at The Discovery Centre is ready to support and help our current and new families living with ASD. 

Funding models may be changing too (!) but please reach out directly to our Clinical Director, Mary Phillips to talk about how we can help build a better future for your child. 

#Autism #ASD #EarlyYears #EarlyIntervention #Children #Youth #TheDiscoveryCentre
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Being able to play freely and independently is part of the skill-based growth we focus on. 

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#funfriday with SpongeBob and play dough. Play do #funfriday with SpongeBob and play dough.

Play dough is one of our favorite activities since it offers so many opportunities for imaginative and sensory play and fine motor development. 

✨️Check out the link to our website in bio to learn more about our services!

#autismawareness #aba #autism #sensoryplay #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms
✨Starting Monday off with a dance party! ✨ It ✨Starting Monday off with a dance party! ✨

It's our always our aim to make learning fun. Contact us at the link in bio to find out more about our services. 

#aba #autism #autismawareness #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms #mississaugamoms
Today is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance day Today is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance day! 

We are committed to developing relationships and contributing to an  inclusive community for all our clients and families. 

#autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #neurodiversity #autismmom #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms
🍀Our St. Patrick's Day themed social skills gro 🍀Our St. Patrick's Day themed social skills group this past weekend was a hit! 🍀

The kids had a blast making rainbow crowns, doing a scavenger hunt, and sorting and counting all their  treasure! ✨

#aba #socialskills
#asd #autism #stpatricksday
#oakvillemoms
#burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms
🌈Our sensory room is coming together! 🌈 Sen 🌈Our sensory room is coming together! 🌈

Sensory rooms can be a great place to relax and have a break, but they can also provide play and learn opportunities.

We can't wait to sing songs, play games, and learn about our senses in this space! 

#sensoryplay #sensoryfriendly #autism #autismawareness #aba #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms
It might be the end of the day, but there's still It might be the end of the day, but there's still time to celebrate all the women in our community. 

The Discovery Centre is lucky to have so many talented, strong, and dedicated women working with our clients and families! ✨ 

#internationalwomensday #autismawareness #autism #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms
Our Centre focuses on building skills with kids in Our Centre focuses on building skills with kids in a variety of ways including playing, doing and creating! 

Sometimes it gets messy but that's the way to learn and grow! 

Find out more - hit the link in our bio to see a few ways to work with us and help to support your family 

#Autism #AutismParents #ABATherapy #BurlingtonMoms #OakvilleMoms #MississaugaMoms
Enjoy the extra day today! Remember that play bu Enjoy the extra day today! 

Remember that play builds skills and cuddles build happiness :) 

Happy #FamilyDay ! 

#AutismParents #ABATherapy #AutismKids
It's #ValentinesDay on Monday and a nice time to e It's #ValentinesDay on Monday and a nice time to engage your child in activities that help to develop skills, with a heart shaped theme! 

Some ideas to try are: 

- cutting out hearts of all sizes from construction paper to hang in the windows 
- using stickers to decorate homemade cards for the special people in your life 
- baking cupcakes and using the time to learn about measuring ingredients 

We hope your Valentine's Day weekend is full of sweet moments! 

#Autism #AutismAwareness #AutismOntario #ABATherapy #FamilyTime #Halton #MississaugaMoms #OakvilleMoms #BurlingtonMoms #Valentines #Crafts #KidsActivities #TheDiscoveryCentre
Have you had a good experience here at The Discove Have you had a good experience here at The Discovery Centre? If you have, we'd be so appreciative for a review on Google! Favourable reviews can help our Centre to become more visible to people searching for services & allow us to reach more people. 

Thank you! 

#GoogleReviews #Autism #AutismTherapy #ABATherapy #Clinical #Halton #Mississauga #BurlMoms #OakvilleMoms #MississaugaMoms #TheDiscoveryCentre
We're planning on introducing more social programs We're planning on introducing more social programs this month and get back to more connecting, learning and play! 

Is there anything you want to see from our programs? Please let us know if the comments! 

#Autism #AutismBehaviour #SocialGroups #SkillBased #Play #Learning #AutismParents #Halton #MississaugaMoms #OakvilleMoms #BurlMoms
A new month is always feels like a mini re-start ( A new month is always feels like a mini re-start (especially after that January, whew!) 

We can all use more support these days and we welcome you to get in touch with us. If you've been thinking about options please reach out for a chat with our Clinical Director, Mary Philips. She will help you sort out options and plans for your child. 

Don't wait for another month! 

#Autism #ABATherapy #AutismOntario #Clinical #Treatment #AutismFamilies #Halton #Mississauga #BurlMoms #OakvilleMoms #MississaugaMoms
We are pleased to offer an initial free consult wi We are pleased to offer an initial free consult with our team to better understand your needs and introduce you to our practice. 

Hit the link in our bio to schedule your appointment!
Kids with ASD can often find it hard to deal with Kids with ASD can often find it hard to deal with the change in weather and temperatures. 

Finding a routine that helps your child to build skills in winter dressing, understanding the types of clothing needed for cold weather and also the reasons why it's important helps them to build the independent skills they'll always need. 

Winter dressing is not always an easy task, but one that takes patience and lots of extra time too (!). How does your child do in winter dressing? 

#ASD #AutismKids #WinterClothes #TheDiscoveryCentre
How has your ASD child reacted to going back to sc How has your ASD child reacted to going back to school? Whether they're going in-person or virtually, the inconsistency of the school year is hard for any child to understand and manage over time. 

Tips for helping your child through challenging times: 

- Try to plan and stick to a routine that everyone feels good about (including you!) 
- Reach out for support from other caregivers, family and external services 
- Go with your gut - if you feel like something isn't working for your child, be empowered to find another way 

What other tips do you have for our community? Please share! 

#Autism #ASD #AutismParents #School #Tips #ABATherapy #OntEd #TheDiscoveryCentre
We're excited to start with our workshops again th We're excited to start with our workshops again this year! Offered virtually, and when able, in-person our groups include Parent Training on different aspects of skill development and also on various topics about ABA Therapy. 

Stay tuned to this page for updates and registration! 

#Autism #ASD #Therapy #SkillDevelopment #TheDiscoveryCentre
Well, this New Year and "back at it" isn't as ener Well, this New Year and "back at it" isn't as energized as we'd all hoped. Our team here at The Discovery Centre is ready to support and help our current and new families living with ASD. 

Funding models may be changing too (!) but please reach out directly to our Clinical Director, Mary Phillips to talk about how we can help build a better future for your child. 

#Autism #ASD #EarlyYears #EarlyIntervention #Children #Youth #TheDiscoveryCentre
DYK the Canadian Medical Assoc Journal approx 1-2% DYK the Canadian Medical Assoc Journal approx 1-2% of Canadians are on the #Autism spectrum, meaning approx 135,000 are in #Ontario

If you're a parent of a child w/ ASD we can help w/early interventions & therapy. Please reach out 
source @AutismONT 

#ASD #ABATherapy #Mississauga #BurlON #Oakville #AutismParents #DiscoveryCentre
Often children with ASD have a hard time engaging Often children with ASD have a hard time engaging in free play. Our programs build this activity into skill building as it's an important one. 

Being able to play freely and independently is part of the skill-based growth we focus on. 

#ABATherapy #ASD #Autism #Play #Learning #SkillDevelopment #BurlingtonMoms #OakvilleMoms #TheDiscoveryCentre
DYK that we offer a variety of options in Consulta DYK that we offer a variety of options in Consultative Services including both Home Based and Centre Based Consulations? 

Our goal is to provide options that are support your individual family needs and priorities. Visit our website (link in bio) to find out more! 

#Consultations #ABATherapy #Assessment #Treatment #Autism #AutismParents #SpecialNeeds #SpectrumDisorders
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