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What Do We Do All Day Anyway?

January 9, 2020 By Mary Philips

It is true that every individual with autism is different and that different therapies may be beneficial in helping kids reach their potential at school, home, and community events. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the most evidenced based therapy for children with autism, and when provided at an appropriate quality and level of intensity it can achieve great results for kids and families. 

The general idea of ABA is that we teach skills and reduce challenging behaviours. Although this is a good start, it’s not very descriptive of what we do all day everyday! ABA is the science of manipulating the environment to improve socially significant behaviour. Does that give a good idea of what we do? Probably not. In other words, we observe what kids do and determine specific goals to improve their lives.  This may mean improving their learning potential, helping them to be more interactive with their peers or families, or teaching everyday routines like toileting or safety skills. 

But how do we pick these goals? This is where the socially significant piece comes in! We assess kids to determine goal areas that are age appropriate in the sense that all kids learn those skills as they grow and develop. These goals might be language oriented, academic, or social. 

The other piece to social significance brings the family into focus. We communicate closely with families to find out what’s important to them and what they might be struggling with. For example, helping kids learn to brush their teeth, to ride a bike and wear a helmet, or sit with their family for a meal. We are always striving to improve the lives of our clients and usually that also means improvement to their family’s lives as well!

Once we’ve determined goals to work on, we break big skills down into smaller teaching targets and give lots of opportunities to practice each target. This is where sometimes ABA can be criticized because, if we’re not careful about our instructional strategies, there is the potential to lean on memorization or rote learning as well as unnatural or contrived teaching. Of course, some children do require (especially in the beginning) a lot of repetition and contrived teaching scenarios in order to kick-start the learning process. However, as soon as possible, naturalistic teaching strategies should be included or prioritized in order to generalize and teach as naturally as possible. In a future post I’ll go into more detail about the differences between table-top (or Discrete Trial Teaching) and naturalistic teaching. 

Each of our kiddos has an individualized program and works one on one with instructor therapists throughout the day with the exception of some group time opportunities. One to one sessions often target language skills, matching, imitation, academics, personal care skills, and more!  There are group time opportunities where kids are participating in circle time singing songs, doing arts and crafts, or having gym time where they might be doing an obstacle course, playing with the parachute, or having free play. 

When observing at an ABA Centre like ours, you might quickly notice the high level of engagement provided to each child. You should also see instructors taking data on almost everything that happens during the day so that progress can be tracked. We also provide a lot of planned support in order to teach small skills. This support might look like praising or reinforcing specific behaviours or skills that we are aiming for and using prompts or environmental cues to help teach a skill. Another area of focus for ABA Centres is reducing any challenging behaviours using assessment and intervention. Challenging behaviours are defined and assessed before being intervened on. Intervention might entail guiding kids to work through a skill that is tough for them, re-directing them to another activity, setting up the environment using visual cues, or teaching them language they can use instead of engaging in a tantrum or other challenging behaviour. 

It’s quite the fast-paced job but those of us who do it love it because we get to work with the best kids and families and nothing beats the feeling of having a kiddo say his first words, seeing them regulate their emotions for the first time, or start playing with their peers or family members! 

Until next time!

Mary Philips M.Ed., BCBA

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⭐️Parent Communication Coaching 

⭐️ This service offers parents and caregivers coaching using the Core Communication curriculum 
⭐️ If you would like to improve communication with your partner or other professionals about your child's goals this may be for you
⭐️ Learn more on our website 👆 link in bio!

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The kids had a great time creating these decorations to be ready for this weeks' celebrations! 

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Visit our website via the link in bio to learn more about us!

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Super fun times playing twister with our kids toda Super fun times playing twister with our kids today! 
Twister gives great opportunities for teaching turn taking, colours, and gross motor skills! 

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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! ✨ 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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Beep beep! All the vehicles have a spot in the par Beep beep! All the vehicles have a spot in the parking lot. 

With spots being labelled and numbered, kids have the opportunity to work on reading and numeracy skills while at play! 🚗🚙

#autismawareness #learnthroughplay #aba #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms
📢 We are excited to offer a new service to our 📢 We are excited to offer a new service to our communities!

⭐️Parent Communication Coaching 

⭐️ This service offers parents and caregivers coaching using the Core Communication curriculum 
⭐️ If you would like to improve communication with your partner or other professionals about your child's goals this may be for you
⭐️ Learn more on our website 👆 link in bio!

#autismparent #specialneeds #communication #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms #mississaugamoms
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today! The ki Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today!

The kids had a great time creating these decorations to be ready for this weeks' celebrations! 

#aba #autismawareness #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms #mississaugamoms
❤🧡💛💚💙💜 #pride #autismawareness # ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

#pride #autismawareness #autism #burlingtonmoms #oakvillemoms #mississaugamoms
We strive to help our kids make connections across We strive to help our kids make connections across as many skills as possible.💫 This activity, incorporated coloring, sorting, identifying, requesting, and commenting. A great way to develop generalization 🙌

Visit our website via the link in bio to learn more about us!

#autism #aba #autismawareness #rbt #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms #autismparent
Perfect piece of art to wish everyone a happy week Perfect piece of art to wish everyone a happy weekend! 🌈

#asd #autismawareness #arttherapy #oakvillemoms #burlingtonmoms #mississaugamoms
Super fun times playing twister with our kids toda Super fun times playing twister with our kids today! 
Twister gives great opportunities for teaching turn taking, colours, and gross motor skills! 

#asd #autismawareness #aba #oakvillemoms #mississaugamoms #burlingtonmoms #specialneeds
#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! 

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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
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