Pairing Occupational Therapy with Behavior Therapy/Intervention
The evidence-based success of Behavior therapies and interventions have proved to be tremendously beneficial in helping children with autism learn new skills and replace the undesired ones. Today, we often find various treatments paired with behavior therapy as a practical and complementary approach to improving all skills, behaviors, and quality of life. Occupational Therapists (OTs) work […]
How Can Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) help with Behavior Therapy?
Speech-Language Pathologists or SLPs are an integral part of an Autism team and can work hand in hand with any Behavioral Approach for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Children who struggle to learn speech and language may also be also at risk of reading and writing difficulties when they enter school. Early identification and […]
BRAVE Model for parents of children with developmental delays
The BRAVE model provides parents of children with developmental delays with a framework that they can use to understand their child’s needs. The strategies can be adapted by parents for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) too to ensure they are doing the best for their child. The BRAVE model can help parents to […]
Graduation: When Do We Finish with Therapy?
For the children attending therapy services, our goal is to achieve age-appropriate (or above!) scores on the standardized tests compared to their “typical” peers. Standardized assessments alone do not tell the whole picture. We should also know that if the child can use improved motor skills, speech-language skills, and self-regulation skills in real life. On […]
Clinic-based therapy for children-Benefits and Advantages
Clinic-based therapy has several benefits and advantages which includes: Structured Approach: Clinic-based therapy often follows a structured approach that is tailored to the client’s specific needs and goals. This can provide a clear roadmap for therapy and help clients feel more in control of their progress. Professional Environment: Clinic-based therapy is conducted in a professional […]
Potential dangers of receiving Autism Therapy services from non-regulated professions in BC
There are several potential disadvantages of receiving Autism Therapy services from non-regulated professionsin British Columbia(BC) includes: Lack of Standards: Non-regulated professions may not have established standards for education, training, or ethical conduct. This can lead to inconsistencies in the quality of services provided and may increase the risk of harm to children. Lack of Oversight: […]
Supporting our families during COVID-19 Pandemic
Offering Virtual therapy services via TeleHealth To all our Symbiosis Families: First of all, let us wish for excellent health for all families. As COVID-19 pandemic is presenting a never seen before challenges for us, our main concern is for the children and the families that we have been entrusted to care for. The services […]
Early Intervention Program for Infants and Young Children with Autism – EIPIC Program
Early Intervention Program for Infants and Young Children (EIPIC) program is specially designed for children from 18 months to 6 years old, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities. Our EIPIC includes an individualized program for your child using the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). The program is delivered through a multi-disciplinary team of […]
Why Multi-disciplinary assessment or Intervention is better in Autism?
Multi-disciplinary assessment is an assessment carried out by different professionals in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is always better than conducted by one specific discipline. In a multi-disciplinary team, each person carrying out the assessment will have different areas of expertise. For example, an assessment at Symbiosis may be administered by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, […]
How do I know my child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is receiving Quality Therapy or Intervention?
How do you know that a Therapist or Service provider from whom you are receiving services for your child diagnosed with Autism is of any good? Ideally, they are supposed to be the expert in their respective fields. But how can you, as a parent who is very new to this whole Autism world, supposed […]
