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

We want to give our children and families the opportunity to know us better. By browsing through our About Us and Our Team sections, you’ll get a good idea of who we are, what we do, and will come to know all the exceptional professionals who will be working along with you at the clinic.

Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy – Port Coquitlam offers a range of specialised face-to-face as well as online Therapy services designed to empower children and their parents with the tools, they need to make positive changes in their lives. Drawing on best practices and using evidence-based therapies, we deliver family-focused treatments for toddlers, teens, and everyone in-between the range.

We understand that navigating and finding the best therapies for children is very frustrating, but you’ve come to the right place. We’re proud to have supported thousands of families in the Lower Mainland to achieve positive outcomes in their child’s behavior as well as all the skills needed for their functioning and daily activities.

We bring together a team of experienced Behavior Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Pathologists, Therapy assistants, and Behavior Interventionists who provides comprehensive assessments and treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, neurological, developmental, and other cognitive disabilities. Our team are clinically sound and has all the practical knowledge and understanding to achieve measurable outcomes in communication, social engagement, behavioral management, and school readiness for all our children.

Please contact us at 778-590-1771 or email us at [email protected] for booking an appointment.

We have very limited spaces available!

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.