At NeuroNest Center, ABA services focus on socially significant skill development, increasing functional communication, addressing interfering behaviours, increasing personal independent skills and encouraging flexibility in play and routines. Typically, ABA services are offered fewer than 20 hours per week and focus on a handful of goals identified collaboratively by parents and clinicians. 

Benefits for ABA Clients:

• Individualized Assessment and Service Plan: Each client receives a tailored assessment and service plan that incorporates the parents’ goals for their child or youth, overseen by our Clinical Supervisor with contributions from other professionals.
• Collaborative Approach: We collaborate with your childs service team, such as teachers and other professionals, to ensure a collaborative approach to each individual
• Therapy and Intervention: Our experienced staff provide naturalisitc therapy in our center.
• Parent Coaching and Training: We offer coaching to help parents facilitate the generalization of skills to home and community settings, promoting consistency across environments.

Now offering a Summer Social Program from July 2-August 29

For children and youth between the ages of 3-14 years old at 14 Concourse Gate, Ottawa ON

What makes our camp unique: We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of your child (i.e., half days, half weeks, etc,). 

Our Approach: We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all format, we individualize our programs and activities based on your child's interests and what they are motivated by. Through our engaging activities, your child will practice valuable skills such as:

• Cooperation and turn taking
• Building friendships
• Self-advocacy
• Developing problem solving skills
• Communicating to others
• And more! 

When: all summer long.

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Let's make the most of summer together!

We are excited to introduce The Balance Program, a parent-implemented, skills-based approach designed to teach young children essential communication, coping, and cooperation skills, all while strengthening the bond between parent and child.

Program Details:

• 12-Week Introductory Program:
  This structured 12-week program offers a comprehensive introduction to skills that support your child’s growth and development.
   
• Parent & Child Sessions:
  Each week, both parent and child will attend two sessions per week with a skilled clinician, providing hands-on guidance and support.
   
• At-Home Practice:
  Parents are encouraged to practice with their child for 10-20 minutes per day at home, reinforcing the skills learned during the sessions. This consistent practice helps solidify new behaviors and strategies.
   
• Flexible Service Delivery Options:
  To accommodate different family needs, we offer in-person, remote, or hybrid service delivery, allowing for a convenient and personalized experience that fits your schedule.

By participating in The Balance Program, you will not only help your child develop crucial skills but also deepen your connection with them, creating a positive, supportive environment for growth and learning.
 

Our Early Intervention program provides our youngest learners with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to grow into confident and independent individuals. Incorporating the principles of ABA, and utlising your child's motivation, we focus on teaching new skills while reinforcing positive behaviors, increasing cooperation and minimizing challenges.

The program includes a comprehensive assessment of each child’s abilities, strengths, interests and areas for improvement. Through structured play activities, we teach vital social skills such as turn-taking, communication, tolerance and sharing. We prioritize self advocacy, social communication and connection through engaging activities.

Additionally, we emphasize self-help skills, helping children achieve greater independence in daily routines such as dressing or meal times. We use stratgeies to encourage cooperation and decrease interferring behaviours, while providing parents with training and resources to support skill generaliztion at home.

Our School Age Program utilizes a variety of strategies to support the development of children with autism and other developmental needs. We complete an assessment to identify each child's strengths, areas for improvement, and interests using specialized assessments like VBMAPP, ABLLS and AFLS.

We use individualized strategies, motivation, and behaviour momentum to work on social skills, communication and academics. Children learn social how to initiate conversations, take part in collaborative play and build friendships. We focus on promoting self advocacy, excutive functioning and self management skills.

As part of our holistic approach, we provide training and support to help generalize skills to the home environment. This can be done through parent coaching or consultation and will help increase cooperation in different environments. 

Many challenges are best addressed in a one-on-one setting, where you can feel safe and supported. Through counselling, you can express sensitive feelings and explore how they impact your life and relationships. Based on your unique needs, we can assist you in various ways, including:

• Discovering new coping strategies to manage stress more effectively.
• Exploring effective problem-solving approaches to navigate challenges.
• Enhancing your relationships and connections by developing communication skills and emotional awareness.
• Accessing valuable information and resources for additional support.

Together, we can work towards fostering personal growth and improving your overall well-being and quality of life.

We offer customized workshops designed to meet the unique needs of various groups, including schools, daycares, medical and dental practices, parent groups, and more. Our workshops aim to provide valuable knowledge and practical strategies to support children with autism and developmental challenges.

Workshop Features:

Tailored to Your Needs:
Each workshop is specifically customized to address the needs and goals of your group, ensuring relevant and impactful content.

Sample Workshop Topics Include:

• Identifying Early Signs of Autism:
  Learn how to recognize the early indicators of autism to facilitate early intervention.
   
• Introduction to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis):
  A foundational workshop on the principles and applications of ABA for children with autism.
   
• Incorporating Best Practices for Children with ASD in Your Classroom:
  Practical strategies forteachers and caregivers to support children with autism in an educational setting.
   
• Parenting with Positive Reinforcement:
  Learn how to use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors in children.
   
• Teaching Play and Leisure Skills:
  Strategies to help children develop essential play and leisure skills for socialization and independent play.
   
• Teaching Language and Social Skills:
  Effective methods to enhance communication and social interaction for children with autism.
   
• Teaching Self-Help and Independence:
  Techniques to foster independence in daily living skills, including self-care and personal responsibility.
   
• ABA Techniques for Medical and Dental Professionals:
  Practical ABA strategies to create a positive and cooperative environment for children in medical and dental settings.

For more information or to book a workshop, please contact us at

At NeuroNest, our Social Skills Groups are led by a team of skilled professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners, and other specialists. These sessions are supported by educators and trained staff who follow best practices for working with children with autism. We believe that learning is most effective through positive, real-life experiences, and our programs provide a safe, inclusive environment where children can actively engage and practice essential social skills.

To support success and independence, we offer a variety of structured tools tailored to meet each child’s unique needs:

• A well-organized physical environment to minimize distractions and enhance focus
• Visual schedules to promote clarity and predictability
• Visual aids to facilitate communication and social participation
• Incorporation of personal interests and relevant themes to increase engagement
• Flexibility to accommodate different processing times and perspectives
• Opportunities for children to make choices, empowering them to take an active role in their learning
• Our programs cater to a wide range of abilities, interests, and age groups to ensure that each child’s needs are met.

Through participation in our groups, children will build a broad range of skills, such as:

• Developing positive peer relationships and engaging in reciprocal play
• Mastering functional skills in sports, coordination, and teamwork
• Strengthening problem-solving abilities
• Gaining independence through life skills
• Improving social judgment and decision-making
• Regulating body movements and behavior
• Understanding, expressing, and managing emotions
• Building self-esteem and confidence in social situations

Teaching social skills is an evolving process. At NeuroNest, we continuously adjust our approach to meet the changing needs of our participants. Our group-based programs are designed to improve communication and social interaction abilities for children, teens, and young adults.

**Personalized Social Group Plans**

Each child’s progress is closely monitored by a licensed clinician, who sets individualized goals focused on communication, emotional regulation, engagement, and social interaction. Weekly assessments track progress, and interventions are adjusted as needed to support growth.

At the end of the program, we provide Individual Progress Reports, which offer detailed insights into each child’s achievements. These reports are useful for discussing strengths and needs, especially during school IEP meetings, helping to inform future planning and support. Our goal is to ensure that every child leaves our program with enhanced social skills, greater confidence, and a solid foundation for independent living.