The Discovery Centre at ABHS

Supporting Communication: AAC Awareness Month and ABA Therapy

Discovery Centre — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:21:12 +0000

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of giving every child a voice. For many children with autism, AAC systems open doors to meaningful communication, independence, and social connection. At The Discovery Centre, we integrate AAC into Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy to ensure children can express their wants, needs and […]

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Supporting Children with Autism in Ontario: Routines, Social Skills, and Back-to-School Success

Discovery Centre — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:43:20 +0000

As the school year begins, families across Ontario are helping their children adjust to new classrooms, teachers, peers, and routines. For many, this is an exciting time, while for others, the transition can feel overwhelming and create added stress or uncertainty. Fortunately, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy, funded through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), can provide families […]

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ABHS at The Discovery Centre 2025 Summer Camp

Discovery Centre — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:02:59 +0000

We’re excited to be offering a summer camp this summer led by our ABA instructors! We will have different themes each week with lots of opportunities for inclusive and fun learning activities. Our summer camp is located our centre in Oakville. We’re offering full-time and part-time availability, from 9:00am – 3:00pm with option to extend […]

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Interprofessional Collaboration

The Discovery Centre — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:12:08 +0000

For any therapy, consistency is always the key to success. After beginning ABA therapy, it is recommended that the RBA/BCBA connect with any professionals on the child’s team, including SLPs, OTs, EAs, teachers, and psychologists. Interprofessional collaboration allows the child’s team to align their goals and teaching approaches. Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) assess, diagnose, […]

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BCBA to RBA – Changes in Ontario

The Discovery Centre — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:04:33 +0000

As of July 1, 2024, the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has established the regulation of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) services in Ontario. Previously, Behaviour Analysts were registered with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board and held the […]

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Welcome to our blog!

The Discovery Centre — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:50:06 +0000

Welcome to our blog! We are the Discovery Centre, located in Oakville, Ontario. We offer applied behaviour analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays. We offer a variety of programs, including one-to-one ABA therapy at home and in our centre, small group ABA sessions, and social group programs. We’re […]

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