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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Careers

Instructor Therapists

We are currently accepting resumes. Instructors will provide one-to-one instruction, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), to children with autism in centre-based and home-based programs. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in psychology or a related field. Experience preferred. Initial and ongoing on-site training will be provided. Interested candidates should apply with their resume to Kim Moore via email to kmoore@portialearning.com.

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 »