Behaviour Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy - Coquitlam
Behaviour, Speech-Language & Occupational Therapy
Monarch House Coquitlam improves access, coordinates treatment, and focuses on results for families and individuals with developmental delays, disabilities, and changing needs throughout their lifespan. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA), speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists work collaboratively and individually as required to deliver evidence-based treatment in our centres, clients’ homes and schools, and in specialized housing settings. We are committed to continuous learning and conduct research to advance understanding and provide the most effective treatments possible.
Monarch House - Coquitlam
2755 Lougheed HighwaySuite 510
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3B 5Y9
Languages:
Farsi
French
We can offer services in English and the above languages. Please contact us to learn more about availability.
| Monday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
[ click each service below for more information ]
Our Programs
Under 6 Social skills group
This group focuses on developing social skills necessary to successfully interact in typical community settings. Skill areas covered include understanding others perspectives, thoughts, beliefs and intention of others, and emotional regulation and awareness in self and others.
Over 6 Social Skills group - Children’s Friendship Training
Children’s Friendship Training is an evidence-based, group-format, parent-assisted social skills intervention for children ages 7 – 12 with ASD.
It has been proven effective with verbal children who have high-functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. This program was developed at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where it has been used and studied for over 20 years with more than 1,000 families.
This program gives children the opportunity to learn:
- Conversational skills
- How to make a good first impression
- How to “play detective” to find common interests
- How to join a group of kids at play
- How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying
- How to be a good host on a play date
- How to be a good winner
- How to be a good sport
- How to show respect towards adults
Team
Alisha Gorsak
Manager
Bill MacDonald
Physiotherapist
Carol Dwyer
Administrator Assistant
Carrie Hunt
Occupational Therapist
Emily Harrison
Behaviour Consultant
Irene Lei
Board Certified Behavior Analyst®, Behaviour Consultant
Jamila Aleaf
Susan Weston
Physiotherapist
Events
We are working on creating new events for you!
Keep checking this page for updates.
Resources & Downloads
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians | A Handbook for Teachers |
| The handbook outlines the steps you can take in identifying developmental concerns and provides guidelines for next steps.
| The handbook outlines the steps professionals can take in identifying developmental concerns and how to support the child and parents.
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Monarch House Services Pamphlet - Simplified Chinese | Monarch House Services Pamphlet - Traditional Chinese |
| The pamphlet outlines the various services that Monarch House offers. | The pamphlet outlines the various services that Monarch House offers. |
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Research
Our expert team at Monarch House is dedicated to improving the understanding of evidence-based treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other communication, learning and motor disorders. Utilizing the latest technologies, best practices and many years of clinical experience, our team has produced a number of contributions to the scientific literature, yielding a growing body of evidence for treatment as well as improvements in clinical practice, which can be seen in our work at Monarch House.
Please click here to see the complete list of research done by and affiliated with Monarch House.