Group ABA
In our Group ABA programs, students will learn and grow alongside their peers. Students will work on their individualized goals while also developing skills that are needed to succeed in a group including turn-taking, waiting, sharing, social skills, physical proximity, group instructions and more. In this structured and supportive program, students will enjoy observing, interacting with and learning from their peers.
These programs are ideal for students who benefit from a well-structured educational program in which their progress is monitored closely and adjustments are frequently made to suit their learning needs.
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What to expect:
This program is delivered in two phases. The first phase is a 6-month, half-day group-based skill building program focused on teaching school-readiness skills across six learning categories: communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self-management, and pre-academics, learning and attention.
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During each session, students spend time engaging in structured centre-based activities, free play, art activities, science activities and enjoy circle time, snack and outdoor recess. The program follows a weekly theme-based curriculum filled with creative, fun and engaging activities.
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This program is delivered by a multi-disciplinary staff with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ABA, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and early childhood education.
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After completing the group-based phase of the program, students start the second phase of the program, which provides them with individual transition supports as they enter school.
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For more information about the Entry to School Program, including eligibility and registration, visit the Ontario Autism Program: Entry to School website.
Goals and Objectives:
At the beginnings of the program, the Entry to School team completes a skill assessment and identifies learning goals and objectives for each student based on their unique learning needs. Potential goals areas for students in the Group ABA program include:
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Communicating verbally and/or non-verbally
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Using simple sentences
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Following group instructions
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Engaging in exploratory, structured, unstructured and/or symbolic play
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Responding to and/or initiating play with others
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Engaging in back-and-forth communicative exchanges with others
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Following classroom and group learning routines and structure
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Developing self-regulation skills
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SLP and Occupational Therapy goals can be integrated into programs goals as needed
Details:
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The Group ABA program runs year-round. Students are able to join at any point.
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Before and and After Care is available for those who require flexible pick-up and/or drop-off between 8am and 5pm.
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The Group ABA program is supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).
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Fees for this program can be covered using OAP Funding (i.e. Access OAP, childhood budgets, Interim one-time funding etc.), third-party insurance, private or charitable funds.
Getting started is as easy as...
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Complete our fast and easy online intake form by clicking "Book an Intake" below.
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Connect with a member of our Clinical Team during a virtual Admission Meeting.
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Visit Aspire for a tour of our campus and an opportunity for us to get to know your child. Discuss program placement and a plan for enrolment.
