ABA Assessments in Thorndale
Member of Ontario Autism Program
How Do We Assess?
Different types of autism assessments help the Behavior Analyst identify the strengths and weaknesses in your child’s performance. The assessment usually happens when the therapy team is first introduced to your child, after a few sessions of building rapport and taking general data while observing your child playing, communicating and using other skills.
Parents and guardians are notified when the assessment takes place, because at this point your child is ready to be assessed.
Assessment Tools We Use
VB-MAPP Assessment
The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program looks at language, learning and social skills.
ABLLS-R Assessment
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills tracks a wide range of everyday and learning skills.
ESDM (Early Start Denver Model)
The Early Start Denver Model checklist is often used to plan support for young children.
Assessment Is an Ongoing Process
The Behavior Analyst chooses the right type of assessment based on your child’s age, general abilities and environment. The number of assessment sessions depends on things like how much information was collected in the parent intake interview, observation, and your child’s cooperation.
Assessing your child’s abilities is an ongoing process. It usually happens every six months, and some assessments are done once a year.
ABA Assessments for Families in Thorndale
ABA Compass supports families in Thorndale and nearby communities. An assessment is the first step to a therapy plan that fits your child. Book a free consultation to talk about your child and the next steps.
Centre-based and home-based ABA
How to Get Started With ABA Therapy
Book a Free Consultation
Call us or fill out our form. We'll talk about your child, answer your questions, and explain how ABA can help.
Meet With Our Clinical Team
Our clinical team meets your child to understand their strengths, needs and goals.
Create Your Child's Plan
We create a personalized treatment plan for your child, with therapy at our London centre.
Start Therapy and Track Progress
Therapy begins. We track progress closely, share updates with you, and adjust the plan as your child grows.
ABA Assessment FAQs
What can I expect during an assessment?
Our clinical team looks at your child’s strengths, challenges and needs. This includes talking with you, observing your child and using standard tools such as VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R. We then share what we found and recommend next steps.
How long does an assessment take?
It depends on your child. The number of sessions depends on the intake interview, our observations and how your child is doing.
How often will my child be reassessed?
Usually every six months. Some assessments are done once a year.
Does an ABA assessment give my child a diagnosis?
No. ABA assessments look at skills and learning needs. They are not a diagnosis. Your doctor or a psychologist can help with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Is the assessment covered by funding?
ABA Compass is an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) listed provider, and we also accept private funding. Many insurance plans cover ABA therapy, but coverage depends on your provider and plan, so please check with them.
Let's Talk About Your Child's Needs
Reaching out is the first step, and you don’t have to know what you need yet. Tell us a little about your family and we’ll take it from there.
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