What is Autism?


Autism: Symptoms; Causes; Treatment
PDD-NOS: Symptoms; Causes; Treatment
Aspergers: Symptoms; Causes; Treatment
What is IBI / ABA?
Incorporating SLP & OT goals

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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Summer Programs

Summer programs are available.

Programs include: jump start and camps (include one to one therapy) with appropriate peers for socialization.

Events

Kanata Centre

There are no upcoming events scheduled for 2008. To see past events please click here »

Workshops

We do not have any workshops planned at this time.

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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

"We are hiring Senior Instructor Therapists and Instructor Therapists. If you want to join our dynamic team please contact us today!
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