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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

“Applied Behavior Analysis is the science in which tactics derived from the principles of behavior are applied systematically to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables responsible for behavior change” (Cooper et al., 2007, p. 20).

 

We encourage families to make educated decisions by exploring ABA as an evidence based therapy. Programming should be individualized and supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).

 

Focused ABA (up to 14 hours/ week) and comprehensive ABA (15-40 hours/ week) programs are:

  • 1 to 1 support
  • Centre based
  • Supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
  • Individualized goals created in collaboration with families (i.e. life skills, social skills, communication skills or behavior reduction goals)
  • Parent coaching to optimize generalization and maintenance of skills

 

Group based ABA

  • Small group (less than 1:5 support)
  • Large group (more than 1:5 support)
  • Supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
  • Individualized goals created in collaboration with families (i.e. life skills, social skills, communication skills or behavior reduction goals)

 

*Reference: Cooper J.O, Heron T.E, Heward W.L. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Social Activities

BONDS offers a variety of social activities that are geared towards the individual’s well-being and mental health. The Centre creates an environment where individuals feel welcome and often return for on-going activities.

 

Groups:

  • May be community based programming (e.g. martial arts studio)
  • May be Centre based programming
  • Theme based (e.g. art group)
  • Informative (e.g. internet safety)
  • Run for 6-8 weeks, lasting up to 2 hours each
  • Varied ratios based on pre-requisite skills (e.g. 1:5 or 1:10)

 

Teen parties:

  • Ages 13-19 (some exceptions may apply)
  • 1:10 ratio (pre-requisite skills will apply)
  • One Saturday night per month
  • 7-10pm

 

Friday Night Teen Outings (e.g. movies, bowling etc)

  • Ages 13-19 (some exceptions may apply)
  • 1:10 ratio (pre-requisite skills will apply)
  • One Friday night per month
  • Times may vary

 

Camps:

BONDS offers a variety of camps throughout the year. Camps are lead by experienced and educated staff who are passionate about their role. Games and activities are planned to target cooperation, turn taking, leadership and a variety of other skills based on strengths and needs of the group.

  • Summer camp
    • Teen Camps (1:10 ratio)
    • Theme Based Camps (1:5 ratio)
    • Kids Club Camps (1:3 ratio)
  • March break camp and Winter camp
    • Theme Based Camps (1:5 ratio)

 

Please note: All of our social activities follow a respite model and meet the criteria for exterior funding that parents may receive such as SSAH funding, respite funding or camp funding.