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“Everything began with a thought, and ideas were turned into a plan, and the plan became a reality”
We started with the thought that,
What if
A child’s therapy experience can be enhanced in child-friendly surroundings (and a Sensory play area, too!), which will keep them happily occupied whenever necessary during their visit to our clinics.
Better yet, What if
We can’t tell you the number of times we’ve patiently given our ears to all our parents telling us (during our Initial Consultation) regarding their journey of getting the diagnosis of Autism. The frustration, pain, and disappointment in their voice at that moment are always so heart-breaking.
We have heard many stories of our parents going from one service provider to another, trying to find some solution, and always coming out with one of the less desirable answers:
– they’re told that their family must “navigate the therapy process on their own”
– they’re told: ONLY Behavior Therapy and Intervention is the best option for them
– they’re told: Build your own home therapy team and hire your therapists, which eventually saves a lot of money
When the families contact us at any of our Clinics, their first consultation is with our Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting of a Behavior Consultant, an Occupational Therapist, and a Speech-Language Pathologist. It is so encouraging for the families to understand that
– all our professionals work “together” for their children even though they might have different specializations.
– they always have the option of clinic-based, home-based and even in any preschool, daycare, and child care facility, where ever their child might need the maximum support.
– Parents are always part of the “core” therapy team
Surrey Business Excellence Awards from the Surrey Board of Trade acknowledge various business excellence models during the event. featuring – the nominees and finalists who have reached a special point of their business success.
Due to her strong leadership quality, Shalini, one of the co-founders and Director at Symbiosis, received the 9th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards in the professional category which recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to Surrey.
Shalini was also one of the top 75 finalists for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, an incredible milestone celebrating the contributions of immigrants to this country.
Shalini was also one of the top 75 finalists for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, an incredible milestone celebrating the contributions of immigrants to this country.
Multiple disciplines bring multiple perspectives
Our business decisions are driven & governed by therapeutic value
Resulting in targeted treatment and better outcomes.
Therapy can be in the clinic or at home, school or daycare
Family members are part of the whole team
We are open 6 days a week
Get to know the professionals dedicated to helping your child thrive
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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.