Since inception (September 2006), four of our students have officially lost their diagnosis of autism, 19 children are currently attending school with support, eight are fully integrated and two are in an assessment classroom.

Our mission is to provide the Ottawa region with high-quality, intensive educational programs based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), also referred to as Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).

The Portia Learning Centre Inc. uses the literature and scientifically proven methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to guide the treatment and instructional recommendations for children with autism. The Portia Learning Centre Inc. will be using a model of instruction called ABA based on Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behaviour, otherwise known as ‘Verbal Behaviour'.

According to research, a large percentage of children with autism can improve in some or all areas if early, intensive one-to-one instruction is given. Some children have even succeeded in becoming independent members of society. The Portia Learning Centre Inc. is a state-of-the-art facility, founded to meet the unique educational needs of each child. Our centre based program provides a stable learning environment where program supervisors are able to view the child's development on a daily basis as each child progresses through one-to-one therapy with the instructor therapist. Home Programs and Consultative Services are also available, please contact us for more information.

The Centre's founder, Kim Moore, has extensive experience working with ABA; both locally (in the Ottawa region) and internationally.

The Portia Learning Centre Inc. works with Dr. Karen Ogston (Psychologist) on a consultative basis.

We are open to work with outside professionals. Jacquee Glance (Speech and Language Pathologist), members from OCTC (Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre) visit our centre on a weekly basis.

Our highly trained and energetic instructor therapists will work with your child's individualized program to meet their learning needs through one-to-one instruction and social opportunities throughout the day.

Our programs will focus on the areas of: receptive language, expressive language, requesting, academics, socialization, play, fine motor, gross motor, problem behaviour and other deficient skill areas. Children will benefit from constant supervision, opportunities for socialization and generalizing to other environments.

One to One IBI / ABA Therapy is the only therapy funded by the Government of Ontario for children with autism. Research has consistenly shown that it is the only viable option.