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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. This is why multi-disciplinary assessment or intervention is better in autism treatment. In a multi-disciplinary team, each person carrying out the assessment will have different areas of expertise. For example, […]
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 […]
Supporting our families through Virtual Therapy services

Symbiosis is now offering virtual therapy services via Telehealth to our new and existing patients that need our support in British Columbia. Seeking out traditional therapy options can be very frustrating. Finding a Autism Service provider in a remote or rural area that is accepting neurodivergent children and has open appointments is often a complex […]
Autism Therapy services from non-regulated professionals

There are several potential disadvantages of receiving Autism Therapy services from non-regulated professions in British Columbia(BC) includes: Lack of Standards: Non-regulated professionals 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 […]
Clinic-based therapy for children-Benefits and Advantages

Clinic-based therapy for children has several benefits and advantages. At Symbiosis, we understand the importance of providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can flourish. Here are some key benefits of our clinic-based services: Inclusive and Fun Environment: Our clinic provides a warm, cheerful, and welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable and supported throughout […]