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ABA - Adolescents and Adults

The Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) format uses evidence-based strategies to teach new and adaptive skills and reduce challenging behaviors to increase a person’s quality of life.

What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach aimed at understanding and modifying behavior based on the principles of learning. Its objective is to improve various aspects of daily life, such as communication, social interactions, autonomy, and the management of difficult behaviors. By adapting strategies to each individual's needs and motivations, ABA promotes effective and lasting learning.

The Gold Centre offers a calm and structured environment for clients, helping them work on their goals and autonomy. Our team supports participants in developing social skills, managing behavior, improving daily living skills, as well as accessing leisure activities. Each intervention is individualized to meet the specific needs of each person.

Our services are offered in English and French.

 

For whom?

Anyone, regardless of age, presenting a developmental delay, behavioral challenges, or wishing to modify a behavior.

No diagnosis is required to access our services.

 

Targeted Areas

  • Language and communication
  • Social skills
  • Daily living activities and autonomy skills
  • Cognition and preschool skills
  • Management of difficult behaviors

Goals are determined based on evaluations, observations, and family priorities.

 

Fundamental principles of ABA

  • Learning is motivated by interest: We use what motivates the learner to create learning opportunities.
  • Promoting communication: By strengthening communication, we reduce problematic behaviors related to the learner's needs.
  • Understanding behaviors: All behaviors serve a function. We identify this function to teach appropriate alternatives.
  • Natural environment learning: Learning takes place daily, in varied contexts and adapted to the learner's interests.

 

Our Services

Individual intervention session (1:1)

  • At the center: A minimum of 8 hours per week is required, in 4-hour blocks.
  • In the community: Intervention in daycare, school, or at home based on identified needs. A minimum of 8 hours per week is required.

 

Consultation services

  • At the center or in the community: Coaching for parents, guardians, clients, or professionals. Minimum of 1 hour per month.
  • Family coaching: Personalized support to help parents apply ABA strategies and manage daily challenges

 

How does it work?

  1. Initial interview
  2. Evaluation and development of individualized intervention plan
  3. Start of individualized ABA sessions
  4. Parental observations every 6 weeks
  5. Progress review meeting every 12 months

 

Our Team

  • Chloé Giroux – ps.éd., Program Manager
  • Meghan Turnbull – Clinical Supervisor, BCBA
  • Dora Osei – Program Supervisor, BCBA Trainee
  • Ergie Sebido – Program Supervisor, BCaBA Trainee
  • Ishika Jain – Program Supervisor, BCBA Trainee
  • Stacy Darakji – Program Supervisor, BCBA Trainee
  • A team of therapists trained in ABA under clinical supervision.

 

Registration & Information Requests

  1. Complete the admission form by clicking on Service Request.
  2. Once the form is submitted, Chloé Giroux or Marilyne Gimenez Widory will contact you promptly to discuss your needs and explain the program.
  3. A visit to the center can be arranged upon request.

 

Please complete the Service Request for more information.