community
Supporting the autistic
and neurodivergent
Behaviour Consultation Team
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Nicole Shallow, M.Ed, BCBA
FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
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Kirsten MacAdam, M.A., BCBA
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
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Chantal Sommer, Msc., BCBA
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
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Sydney Frink, B.A, BCaBA
BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST
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Emily Newberry, B.A, BCaBA
BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST
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Carolina Parades, B.A, BCaBA
JUNIOR BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT
Service Options
The Learning Launch:
Plan Development Package
If you’ve recently received a diagnosis and are feeling unsure about what comes next, this package is here to help. Designed to give families a clear path forward, we’ll work together to understand your child’s unique strengths and needs. Through compassionate assessment and collaboration, we’ll build a personalized Learning Support Plan (LSP) — your blueprint for supporting growth at home, in school, and in the community.
You’ll walk away with clarity, practical strategies, and a roadmap to guide your next steps — all while starting to build the right team around your child.
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✔ Comprehensive Behaviour Assessment (2 hours)
✔ Observation of School/Daycare/Preschool or collaboration with OT/SLP (2–3 hours)
✔ Learning Support Plan (LSP) – personalized, actionable, and strengths-based
✔ Review Session to go over the plan and set priorities (1 hour)
✔ Clear goals in communication, emotional regulation, and independence
✔ Visual supports and home tools
✔ PDF copy of the LSP for caregivers and educators
✔ Optional add-ons: follow-ups, IEP meeting support, or additional reports
The Comprehensive Blueprint
From Assessment to Action
From Diagnosis to Clarity, Connection, and Growth
This package is designed for families in British Columbia who are ready to move forward after receiving an autism diagnosis and want a clear, guided plan of action. Through individualized behaviour consultation—offered virtually or in-home—we take time to truly understand your child through play-based assessment, observation, and collaboration.
Together, we’ll develop a personalized Learning Support Plan (LSP) that outlines your child’s strengths, developmental goals, and step-by-step strategies for home, school, and beyond. With hands-on coaching and consistent follow-up, this package gives you the structure, support, and tools to help your child thrive.
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✔ Comprehensive Behaviour Assessment (2 hrs)
– In-home or virtual assessment through play and caregiver interview
– Identifies strengths, challenges, and learning needs✔ Daycare/Preschool Observation (2 hrs)
– Observation in natural environment to assess interactions and routines✔ Learning Support Plan: Draft & Review (3 hrs total)
– Creation of a personalized LSP (PDF)
– Collaborative review session with caregiver
– Includes goals, strategies, routines, and cross-disciplinary recommendations✔ 8 Follow-Up Consultations (1 hr each + 15 min notes)
– Hands-on coaching and modelling
– Progress tracking and data review
– Parent collaboration and strategy refinement
– Support with care teams (educators, daycare, etc.)📄 Final Deliverables
Personalized Learning Support Plan (PDF)
Visual routines, checklists, and tools for implementation
Summary report for educators or professionals
Consult notes after each visit
JFE list for recommended learning tools/materials
*Travel costs apply for in-person sessions*
1:1 Behaviour Consultation & BI Support Package
Ready to Get Started Now? We’ve Got You.
If you’re feeling stuck waiting for a Behaviour Interventionist (BI) or unsure how to move forward—this add-on is for you.
Our BCBAs and BCaBAs can begin working directly with your autistic child (ages 2–18) right away, helping build foundational skills through hands-on, compassionate sessions. We won’t let momentum stall—while you build your team, we’re here to keep things moving.
You’ll also receive ongoing support as a caregiver so you can confidently carry these strategies into daily routines with consistency and clarity. Together, we’ll focus on goals like communication, emotional regulation, play, and executive functioning—always aligned with your family’s values and your child’s pace.
Perfect for families in British Columbia who are ready to take action and want their child supported now, not later.
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✔ 1:1 Sessions with a BCBA or BCaBA
– In-home across British Columbia *travel fees apply*Virtual sessions Optional for out of province!
– Weekly or Bi-Weekly sessions directly with your autistic child (ages 2–18)✔ Development and support of various Goal Areas
– Communication skills (vocal, AAC, social, ASL (Sydney & Carolina)
– Emotional regulation and coping strategies
– Executive functioning (flexibility, transitions, routines)
– Play skills (independent, cooperative, imaginative)
– Life skills and independence (dressing, hygiene, safety)✔ Initial Assessment & Goal-Setting
– Observation and rapport-building sessions
– Individualized goals based on your child’s profile
– Collaboration with family values and priorities✔ Parent Coaching & Collaboration
– Real-time modelling and strategy demonstrations
– Practical tools to support generalization at home
– Tips for building routines and embedding learning into daily life✔ Ongoing Progress Monitoring
– Flexible check-ins based on family needs
– Adjustments to strategies and goals as new skills emerge
– Consult notes and visual resources shared after sessions✔ Team Readiness & Transition Support
– Supports while waiting for a BI to start
– Option to shift focus to BI training when right fit is found
– Continued training and supervision of BIs✔Optional Add-Ons:
IEP/school meeting prep and attendance
JFE Submissions
Visuals and other supportive resources
Additional in-depth assessments or team observations
Collaboration with external service providers
*Travel costs apply for in-person sessions*
Teen and Young Adult Anxiety Support
Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming—especially for neurodivergent teens and young adults. Chantal Sommer, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), offers individualized anxiety support rooted in evidence-based practices, inclusive and compassionate care.
This structured support package includes assessment, collaborative goal setting, and follow-up coaching focused on what is learned throughout and discussed during the assessment process.
Whether delivered virtually or in person, this service is ideal for families seeking autism services and behaviour consultation, specifically addressing anxiety in British Columbia.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Assessment
Values-based, person-centred goal setting
1:1 skill-building and coaching sessions with the teen or young adult
Optional observation / visit (virtual or in-person)
Parent involvement and collaboration is recommended
Funding sources accepted: Private pay, Autism Funding (AFU), CKNW, Online School, and other sources of funding.
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Initial Assessment – 2 hours
Client and/or caregiver interview
Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
Identification of setting events and anxiety patterns (buffer analysis)
Optional Observation – 1 hour
In-person or virtual observation (based on client age and/or needs)
Collaborative Goal Setting – 1 hour
Person-centred, values-focused goal development
Emphasis on autonomy, client-led, and real-world success
Summary of Assessment Document - 1 hour
Includes recommendations and plans based on assessment.
Follow-Up Coaching & Support – 8–10 hours
Supports determined based on assessment.
Development of coping strategies and flexible routines
Visual supports, data-informed plan reviews, and caregiver coaching
Optional Add-Ons
These can be added based on your goals, clinical needs, or funding availability:
School/Team Collaboration (1 hour):
Communication with educators, SLPs, OTs, or other professionals to support cohesive support plansParent Coaching Sessions - Virtual or in person (1 hour):
Focused training to support generalization at home and reduce daily stressorsCustom Visuals & Resource Package (~.5-1.5 hours):
Digital tools including routines, coping visuals, and strategy sheetsTransition Planning (1–2 hours):
Preparation for life changes like returning to school, moving, etc.
*Travel costs apply for in-person sessions*