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Applied Behaviour Analysis services for individuals with autism, developmental delays & disorders. Comprehensive ABA, Focused ABA, Core Clinical Services, Consultative ABA services, Tutoring, School Readiness Programs, School Transition and Support, Social and Play Groups, Parent Training, Psychological Services, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Services. Portia is an approved OAP provider.

We are founded on the principle that no one should be denied the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our ABA programming is data driven and we use evidence-based methods. Our goal is for each child to reach their full potential.

When your child enters our ABA program, they receive a comprehensive skill-based assessment and a customized plan designed to enhance their language development, communication, social and play skills, adaptive skills, and reduce challenging behaviours.

We use Portia ABA Clinic Software for our Program Development, Data Collection and Reporting. The use of technology in our practice increases visibility into the child’s progress, allows for timely changes and provides more hands-on time.

Interested in services? Please reach out to Pam Giles at 613-355-3303

Why Choose Us

Are you trying to navigate service options for your child? Are you unsure of the best type of programming for your child and how often your child should get services?

Here at The Portia Learning Centre we understand how daunting it can be to choose the right services for your child’s unique needs. This is why we offer a free screening for all clients on our waitlist. During this screening one of our talented BCBA’s will arrange a convenient time for you to bring your child into our facility for 1 hour. Your child will be assessed in areas including social behaviour and play, group instruction, language abilities and challenging behaviours. You will then receive a report outlining all direct observations and clinical recommendations for the type of programming, recommended hours per week and a recommended schedule if applicable. The best part of all is that there is no cost for families.

We pride ourselves in supporting families as navigate all the options available to them using language that is easy to understand. Reach out today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Program

Our philosophy at Portia is learning through motivation. We strive to help each child reach their full potential and have fun!

Our Team

The Portia team encompasses a depth and breadth of expertise, talent & experience that is unmatched.

Facilities

You will see a significant rise in quality and satisfaction with the centre-based program at The Portia Learning Centre.

Our Services

We help you create an individualized learning plan that’s right for your child and your family.

Infant and Toddler Developmental Screenings

Portia is pleased to offer free developmental screenings for children between 6 and 36 months of age.

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Integration Support, Academic Support and School Readiness Programs

Our transition, integration and support programs are unique to your child. We believe learning should be fun and teaching through motivation is the foundation of all our programs.

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Parent Coaching

Parent involvement is the cornerstone of our program. We emphasize interaction with your child as well as learning important techniques to maximize learning in the home and the community to ensure consistent, positive behaviour.

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Social and Play Groups

Our social and play programs are designed to be individualized, inclusive and collaborative.

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Comprehensive, Focused and Consultative ABA services

We use an interdisciplinary, evidenced based approach in providing ABA therapy.

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We will be forever grateful for all you’ve done. The therapy you’ve provided to Zoë is life changing for her. She is progressing such that she may only have a few residual ASD traits to manage throughout her life.

Success Stories

Over the years, we have met many incredible children and their families and helped them through some challenging issues. These success stories demonstrate the striking improvements children have achieved after Portia’s centre-based program.

Alex’s story

Alex began Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) with Portia in November, 2006 and exited services in March 2009 when he lost his diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The following videos share some of Alex’s journey with us.

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Anthony's Story

Anthony started with Portia in September 2008 as a 2.5-year-old non-verbal child. He exited the services in October, 2010 and fully integrated into public school with his peers.

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Ilyas's Story

Ilyas’ journey in the Portia program began in August 2012. By September 2014 he had shown dramatic improvement and successfully transitioned to junior kindergarten.

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Sophie's Story

Sophie was with another service provider for one year prior to starting at Portia. Her improvement over the next year and a half at our centre was astonishing.

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Our Locations

Head Office – Kanata

50 Steacie Dr
Kanata ON K2K 2A9
Tel: (613) 591-9966

Ottawa Office

204 – 1794 Courtwood Cr
Ottawa ON K2C 2B5
Tel: (613) 221-9777

Ottawa – East

2723 Lancaster Rd
Ottawa ON K1B 0B1
Tel: (613) 998-2511

Whitby Office

118 – 1614 Dundas St East
Whitby ON L1N 2K8
Tel: (905) 721-1717