Behaviour, Speech-Language, Occupational Therapy - Waterloo

Our Programs

Small group programs

This small-group ABA program is aimed at children who have mastered most components of an early intervention curriculum but still require extra support to learn and thrive in a mainstream classroom. The program will focus on skill areas such as language and communication, play, social skills, and school readiness. Classroom curricula and each child’s individualized program will be developed and monitored by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst^® (BCBA) and programs will be implemented by Registered Behavior Technicians™ (RBT™).

One on One ABA therapy

Can occur in the home, centre, community or a combination of these (home- based / centre-based / school / community)

• Includes 9 - 40 hours per week of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)therapy
• Are developed and monitored by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst^®(BCBA) and delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT™)or ABA Therapists
• Additional consultation from other professionals (e.g., BCBA-D™,Speech-Language Pathologist, and/or Occupational Therapist),is also available on parent request

Parent coaching

Monarch House believes in providing the right support, at the right time. Our parent coaching model provides families of children needing specialized or consultative services with expert intensive support, with the goal of building capacity in families in their ability to facilitate the development of their children. We incorporate parent/caregiver education, intensive initial parent training, and ongoing service plan development and oversight. Parent education topics will be determined based on areas of need, including but not limited to, diagnosis/autism, evidence-based intervention, service planning, data collection, social communication, challenging behaviour, learning, motor development, community inclusion, meal time, toileting, sleep routines, and play.

Social skills groups

Monarch House - Waterloo uses evidence-based practice to improve social skills and flexibility in children. The social groups at Monarch House-Waterloo allow for children to practice their social skills with children who are also learning and then use those tools in other environments. Our social groups are tailored to the individual needs of children as we aspire to have each child reach their goals. These social groups are truly social, as we look to achieve the children working together to reach daily goals, give reinforcement for encouraging others and find things in common with their peers. We have seen success in our social groups that assist children with emotional regulation and flexibility, as well as making meaningful connections with their peers.

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.

Resources & Downloads

Comprehensive Aphasia Program	Aphasia: Symptoms and When to seek Help
The poster provides information about our new Comprehensive Aphasia Program, its benefits and funding options.	The pamphlet provides information about Aphasia, its symptoms and when you should seek out professional help.

The Autism Parent Resource Kit - Government of Ontario	The Early Learner Program
The Autism Parent Resource Kit is an online resource to help parents, caregivers, and families better understand autism and the range of services and support available in Ontario.	The poster provides information about our Early Learner Program, its benefits, cost and funding options as well as age qualification.
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians	Minimum Qualifications of an ABA Provider/Company
The handbook outlines the steps you can take in identifying developmental concerns and provides guidelines for next steps.	Compare and contrast the services available at Monarch House in Oakville with other competitors.
External Resources "ABA in Educational Settings - Home to School and School to Home" an educational video by Autism Ontario: https://vimeo.com/134349790 Access a developmental milestones checklist and print a free customized report for your child here: https://autism-u.com/milestoneassesment.do