Helpful articles for parents and caregivers exploring ABA therapy, school advocacy, funding options, and compassionate behaviour support. Start with the topics that matter most to your family.
Families receiving OAP funding often ask, Can Core Clinical funding be used for swimming lessons? What about soccer, horseback riding, martial arts or art classes? It is a fair question, especially when families are trying to choose services that will make a real difference in their child’s life. Core Clinical funding is for therapy. It covers eligible services such as ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and mental-health services. Certain therapy materials,
Navigating autism funding in Ontario can feel overwhelming. Families often have questions about how the Ontario Autism Program, also known as the OAP, works, what Core Clinical Services funding can be used for, how funding amounts are determined, what happens during the Determination of Needs meeting, and what options families have if they disagree with the outcome. This post provides an overview of OAP Core Clinical Services funding and what families may want to know as they
At Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc, we believe that high-quality Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) should be individualized, ethical, and focused on meaningful long-term progress. ABA is not just about what happens during a therapy session. A strong program requires careful planning, ongoing supervision, therapist training, data review, family collaboration, and consistent quality assurance behind the scenes. What Families Are Really Receiving Through ABA Servi
