How long should a therapy session for children last?

Parents often ask us, how long should a therapy session for children last? What is the difference between a 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute therapy session? What about therapy sessions that are even longer? We, at our Symbiosis clinics, have been doing 60-minute therapy sessions (on an average). The main reason we do this is that […]

Starting therapy services for children diagnosed with Autism in BC

The purpose of comparing the service providers is to illustrate the vast range of therapy services available for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in British Columbia (BC). Starting therapy services for children diagnosed with Autism in BC comes with many options. As we progress through the process, it will become […]

Therapy clinic for children at Port Coquitlam

Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy is pleased to announce the opening of their new multi-disciplinary therapy clinic for children in Port Coquitlam. It is located at 2664 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1T8. This new therapy clinic for children at Port Coquitlam aims to provide high-quality care. We want to give our children and families the […]

Selecting Autism Service providers after the diagnosis of Autism in BC

After getting the diagnosis of Autism for your child, you may find yourself with a bewildering range of professionals (Behavior Consultants, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists) or Autism service providers from the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) list while selecting the right Autism Service providers in British Columbia.list while selecting Autism Service providers after the diagnosis […]

How do I get my child assessed for Autism?

How To Get an Autism Assessment in B.C Getting an autism diagnosis for a child is an important step. If any caregiver suspect that their child might have Autism, an early diagnosis  can make a huge difference in their future outcome. In British Columbia, free autism assessment is available through the BC Autism Assessment Network […]

Shalini Das

Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst,Occupational Therapist

Shalini is one of the co-founders of Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy. She currently oversees the clinical and administrative departments of Symbiosis. Shalini has more than 25 years of experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Shalini completed her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in Pediatric Neurology in 2000. She also has her Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University.Shalini is listed in the RASP list as a Behavior Consultant and an Occupational Therapist.

Shalini has extensive clinical experience with assessment and program development that is designed to treat challenging behaviors, build communication, and functional life skills. Some of the team-based intervention which she incorporates are the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), SCERTS, DIR®/Floor time model, etc.

Shalini has trained & supervised several teams of therapists, parents, and other professionals on evidence-based behavioral strategies to improve the quality of life for the children. She also assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment approaches, in addition to providing clinical guidance and mentorship to the Behavioral intervention team.

Shalini is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) from the University of Southern California and in Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) from NDT Association, USA. She also enjoys working with children in Symbiosis embracing different therapy models while viewing the challenges faced by the children through the developmental framework.

Shalini is the mother of two children and understands the importance of considering the needs and wants of all members of the family when establishing therapy goals. She spends her spare time with her children and husband, reading, traveling, and cooking different recipes from around the world.