Research
Research and Links
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment is one the best resources for reviewing up to date research on the treatment of autism. www.asatonline.org
Evidence-Based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Review of the Literature and Practice Guide, 2003, Children's Mental Health Ontario. Click here to view the document.
Below is a list of websites and resources related to behaviour analysis and verbal behaviour. Many of these sites also have a variety of useful links to services and autism support groups.
Association for Behavior Analysis, International
www.abainternational.org
The Association of Science in Autism Treatment
www.asatonline.org
Dr. Mark Sundberg, Ph. D., BCBA
www.marksundberg.com
Dr. Vince Carbone, Ph. D., BCBA
www.carboneclinic.com
Establishing Operations Inc.
www.establishingoperationsinc.com
Dr. Jack Michael
www.jackmichael.org
Alpine Learning Centre (Dr. Bridget Taylor)
alpinelearninggroup.org
The B.F. Skinner Foundation
www.bfskinner.com
ABACUS List
www.abacuslist.ca
Autism Society of Canada
www.autismsocietycanada.ca
Autism Awareness Centre
www.autismawarenesscentre.org
Christina Burk, M.A.
www.christinaburkaba.com
Behavior Analysts Certification Board
www.bacb.com
Autism Ontario
www.autismontario.com
Professional Journals
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (JEAB)
Conferences
Penn State - National Auism Conference
News & Events
October 29, 2011
The students and staff of Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School hosted the 1st Annual Halloween with Derek event. Derek is the 4 year old son of one of the teachers on staff who has been diagnosed with autism. Derek's father will be running in the New York City Marathon on behalf of his son a week after the event. All proceeds for the event will go to support autism programmes in the Ottawa area (Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre and the Portia Learning Centre)
October 14, 2011
The "First Year Tackle Box", a guide for parents of newly diagnosed
children with autism spectrum disorder is in stock! Parents can pick up a FREE copy at all Portia centres. Copies of this book will also be distributed to doctor's offices, Support Groups, Autism Ontario Chapters throughout the Ottawa - Kingston Region.
March 11, 2011
There are spaces available for the May 14-15, 2011 Establishing Operations Inc. (EO Inc.) Workshop:Verbal Behaviour Overview, Building Motivation in the Natural Environment and Conversation
The Portia Learning Centre Outreach Program is an opportunity for parents to discuss autism treatment, symptoms and seek assistance with behaviours. The program runs in all of our centres; Ottawa, Kanata and Kingston. Please click here for more information and dates. This program is for children with autism, pdd - nos and aspergers.