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ABA Therapy Services

Building meaningful skills, reducing communication barriers, and empowering your child to thrive in everyday life.


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What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a form of behavioral therapy and a scientifically validated, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding and improving human behavior. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, ABA looks at how a child’s environment impacts their actions.


By utilizing positive reinforcement and breaking complex tasks down into small, manageable steps, ABA therapy effectively helps children and youth decrease challenging behaviors while building vital communication, social, and daily living skills. It is widely recognized as a gold-standard approach for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Is your child experiencing any of these challenges?

Emotional Regulation & Meltdowns

Following Instructions & Routines

Emotional Regulation & Meltdowns

  • Crying 
  • Screaming 
  • Intense or prolonged emotional reactions

Challenging Behaviors

Following Instructions & Routines

Emotional Regulation & Meltdowns

  • Hitting 
  • Kicking 
  • Scratching 
  • Aggression toward others 
  • Self-injurious behaviors 
  • Property destruction

Following Instructions & Routines

Following Instructions & Routines

Following Instructions & Routines

  • Difficulty following instructions 
  • Trouble staying on task 
  • Difficulty transitioning between activities 
  • Struggles with daily routines

Communication Frustration

Following Instructions & Routines

Following Instructions & Routines

  • Difficulty expressing needs, wants, or feelings
  • Limited functional communication 
  • Acting-out behaviors due to frustration

  • Emotional Regulation & Meltdowns: Experiencing intense crying, screaming, or prolonged emotional responses that disrupt daily routines.
  • Challenging Behaviors: Engaging in behaviors such as hitting, kicking, scratching, aggression toward others, self-injury, or property destruction that impact your child’s safety, learning, or daily family life.
  • Communication Frustration: Struggling to express needs, wants, or feelings due to limited functional communication, which frequently leads to tears, tantrums, or acting-out behaviors.
  • Difficulty with Transitions & Flexibility: Becoming highly distressed by unexpected changes in routines, switching between activities, or leaving preferred tasks.
  • Task Avoidance & Disengagement: Pulling away, dropping to the floor, or actively avoiding tasks, requests, and group directions.
  • Wandering & Elopement: Running away, bolting, or leaving safe spaces and adults unexpectedly.
  • Social Connections: Finding it difficult to share, take turns, play cooperatively with peers, or read social cues.
  • Focus & School Readiness: Experiencing difficulty sitting at a table, staying on task, following instructions, or following along in a classroom setting.
  • Following Instructions & Daily Routines: Struggling to follow simple, everyday directions or complete routine tasks at home (such as getting dressed, brushing teeth, or other daily living skills).

How Can Our ABA Help?

ABA therapy is entirely individualized. By utilizing positive reinforcement and breaking complex tasks down into small, manageable steps, we target the specific areas that will make the biggest positive impact on your family's daily life. Through our programs, your child can develop skills in the following areas. 

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Swap out unsafe or disruptive behaviors with functional communication and coping strategies.

Manage Self-Regulation

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Learn to recognize internal sensory triggers, communicate comfort levels, and use safe, functional coping strategies to navigate overwhelming environments successfully.

Boost Independence

Reduce Challenging Behaviors

Enhance School Readiness

Master self-help skills like grooming, dressing, and feeding.

Enhance School Readiness

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Enhance School Readiness

Build the foundational skills needed for the classroom, such as following school rules, listening, following directions, and maintaining focus.

Maintenance & Generalization Skills

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Ensure that the skills learned in therapy are maintained over time and successfully used across different settings, like home, school, and out in the community.

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Develop Social Skills & Meaningful Relationships

Learn how to successfully interact, play, and build lasting friendships with peers.

Our ABA Services

Empowering meaningful growth

At Ascent, we provide evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy designed to help children develop critical life skills, improve communication, and foster independence. We believe that every behavior is a form of communication. Our goal is to understand your child's unique needs and create a positive, supportive environment where they can reach their full potential. 

Our Service Highlights

🧩 1:1 ABA Behavioural Therapy

Individualized, one-on-one sessions between your child and a dedicated Behavior Therapist. Sessions are tailored to your child’s learning needs, allowing for real-time progress tracking, targeted skill development, and support for complex learning and behavioral goals.

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🤝 Social Skills Groups

Small, structured groups that help children practice peer interaction in a supportive setting. Activities are designed to build sharing, communication, teamwork, and friendship skills for everyday situations.

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Our Professional Team

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Our clinical leadership team oversees the assessment, development, and implementation of your child’s individualized intervention plans, ensuring the highest standard of clinical integrity.

Instructor Therapist

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Passionate, hands-on professionals who implement day-to-day ABA strategies under the supervision of an RBA/BCBA. Our therapists build strong, trusting relationships with your child while making learning engaging, meaningful, and fun.

Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs)

Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs/BCBAs)

Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs)

Unique to our collaborative model, our certified teachers contribute their extensive expertise in educational practices. They help ensure that our behavioral programs align seamlessly with academic standards and directly support school readiness.

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