Behaviour Therapy is used for children and youth with a variety of diagnoses who are experiencing difficulties that impact their ability to learn or be successful in the home, school and community. Studies to date have demonstrated the increased effectiveness of behaviour therapy with early intervention, high intensity and consistency of treatment.
The blueballoon Difference
Our programs are customized to fit the needs of our clients and their families. While we do offer IBI, we have also developed DBI - Direct Behaviour Instruction. For many of our clients IBI programs are not feasible due to finances, client and/or family availability and the need for other disciplines. DBI incorporates the same principles as IBI but at a reduced weekly time commitment and integrates all disciplines required into one cohesive program.
Behaviour Therapy aims to:
- Increase socially significant behaviour
- Teach new skills
- Decrease challenging behaviour
- Generalize newly acquired skills
- Maintain newly acquired skills
Behaviour Therapy addresses:
- Challenging behaviour
- Deficits in social interaction
- Attending skills
- Academic skills
- Life-skills
- Coping strategies
- Toileting
- Sleep difficulties
- Feeding
- Compliance
- Leisure and Recreation Skills
What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?
ABA has been scientifically proven to generate observable, measurable and lasting progress in children with developmental disabilities. Using programs tailored to meet individual children's strengths and needs, ABA techniques break down complicated learning sequences into smaller steps that are taught one at a time.
The key to this intervention is the precise analysis of progress and accurate records made possible by continuous data recording and summary reports.
Behaviour Therapy Services offered at blueballoon:
All of our services are based on a comprehensive curriculum using the principles of ABA and are designed and overseen by Board Certified Behavioural Analyst.
1. Direct Therapy
- One to one instruction
- Group Programs
2. Consultation
- Parent Coaching
- Parent Training
- Home Observation
- School Consultation
3. Group Programs
- STOMP and Lil STOMP:
This is an innovative group opportunity for children experiencing behaviour, sensory and social difficulties. The program combines behavioural and sensory techniques to develop social peer skills.
Our Behaviour Therapy Team
Our team is comprised of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts who oversee each child's program development and implementation.
Our Instructor Therapists are trained in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour (VB) and hold a University degree in Psychology or a related field. They are responsible for program implementation.
We have clinical psychologists on site who provide ongoing support and supervision to our Behaviour Therapy program. They are also available to provide consultation to our families as needed.
No doctor referral is necessary. Please complete our Self-Referral Form: Click here
