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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Journal Articles

Outcomes in the Ontario IBI Program

Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment: Replication of the UCLA Model in a Community Setting

IBI versus eclectic therapy

ASAT, (The Association of Science in Autism Treatment) has a fantastic overview of all interventions being used for treatment of children with autism. Many Psychological, Educational, and Therapeutic and Biological Interventions are listed, including supportive reaserch articles.

Speech Production with Alternative Communication: SIGN vs. PECS. Research findings by. Dr. Vince Carbone

Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children

Progress and Outcomes for children with autism receiving parent-managed intensive interventions by: Peter Bibby, Svein Eikeseth, Neil T. Martin, Oliver C. Mudforth, David Reeves

The Benefits of Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior for Children With Autism by: Dr. Mark Sundberg and Dr. Jack Michael

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

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