Services for children with autism


Autism
PDD-NOS
Aspergers
What is IBI / ABA?
IBI vs. other methods
Incorporating SLP & OT goals
Ottawa ON Resources Newly diagnosed children

Research

"Results from an independent research group that replicate the findings of Eikeseth et al. (2002). As summarized in the journal abstract, "intensive behavioral treatment is considerably more efficacious than 'eclectic' intervention."
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"The most recent replication study of the Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis by an independent author. Children in behavioral treatment scored significantly higher in IQ and adaptive behavior scores than the comparison group. Further, 29% (6 of 21) children were fully included in regular education without assistance and another 52% (11 of 21) were included with support. This compares to only 5% (1 of 21) children in the control group who were placed in regular education."
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Meet our team

The Portia Learning Centre was founded in 2006 by Kim Moore, Karen McArthur, Paul McArthur and Chris Atack to meet the ever growing needs of children with autism in our community.

Executive

Paul McArthur, BA Psychology
President

Chris Atack, BA
Co-President

Karen McArthur, BA Psychology
Executive Director,
Administration and Operations
kmcarthur@portialearning.com

Kim Moore, (M.ADS Candidate), BA Psychology Honours
Executive Director,
Service Delivery
kmoore@portialearning.com
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Our Team

Charlene Gervais, (M.ADS Candidate), BA Honours
Senior Therapist
cgervais@portialearning.com
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Christy Kelson , M. Ed
Associate

Colleen Cairns, M.R.C., B.A., M.S., A.B.A., BCBA
Associate
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David Guth, M.Sc., C. Psychological Associate
Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Associate
Jana MacLeod ,MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist

Jill Miller, BA Education, BA Sociology Honours
Senior Therapist
jmiller@portialearning.com
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Kristy Hunt, BA Psychology
Senior Therapist
khunt@portialearning.com
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Theresa Martinez, BA Psychology
Senior Therapist
tmartinez@portialearning.com
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Our team of Instructor Therapists are highly trained, dedicated individuals who strive for excellence everyday. Personal development through continuing education is key for all our staff.

Events

We are pleased to host keynote speakers throughout the year. For upcoming speaker series please click here »

Past Speakers Include:

Dr. Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA

Establishing Operations Inc; Holly Kibbe, MS, BCBA and Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA

Lindsay Moir

Workshops

We are pleased to offer workshops throughout the year.

For more information and workshop registration click here »

Testimonials

"Kim and her team at Portia are amazing!

In the four months that our son has been attending, he has shown unbelievable progress. He was initially non-verbal (at 2 ½ years) and spoke his first words within his first month at Portia.... Read more »

Careers

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team Click here »