OUR SERVICES
Individualized ABA Programming
At Reaching Beyond, we implement student specific programs based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Each program is designed to meet the child’s specific needs and incorporates numerous ABA principles such as reinforcement, prompting, shaping and chaining. Specific assessments are conducted to determine a child’s strengths, as well as the areas in need of strengthening, which helps develop the child’s program goals. Parent goals are also a fundamental component of a child’s program. We teach skills from a variety of developmental domains such as; receptive and expressive language, self-help skills, play and social skills, and motor skills. Depending on the child’s age and abilities, his/her program may also include teaching academic skills, as well as improving conversational skills, and more complex social skills. Program data are recorded daily and frequently monitored to ensure gains are being achieved.
The reduction of challenging behaviour is also an important goal in a child’s program when applicable. The reasons for challenging behaviour vary from child to child and can at times be very complex. It is important that the reasons for the behaviour first be identified after which strategies can be determined and implemented.
Reaching Beyond utilizes a variety of curriculum assessments and tools to help guide a student’s program. Examples of these assessments include; The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R), Promoting Emergence of Advanced Knowledge: Relational Training System (PEAK), and The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).
Secret Agent Society®
The Secret Agent Society is an award-winning evidence-based small group program for ages 8-12. It is a spy-themed program that engages students through gamified learning and includes generalization of the skills to home and school. Students join in regular club meetings with trained SAS Facilitators, where they learn tools to build their social-emotional resilience. Together with missions at home, school, and in club meetings, students learn four life skills:
- Emotion Recognition in themselves and others
- Emotion Regulation
- Problem Solving in social-emotional situations
- Social skills for friendship, teamwork, and interacting with others
This program is accessed through a specially designed SAS online platform. The program has nine child club meetings (in person), ten parent meetings (virtual), and two follow-up booster sessions over six months.
Small Group Programming
Throughout the student’s sessions, small groups of 2-4 students join together in a structured learning environment to work on specific skills utilizing the principles of applied behaviour analysis. These programs are specifically designed to target a range of skills.
Classroom Skills: In this structured program, students work on essential skills that are required in a classroom environment. Through this program, students join together and practice skills such as; following a teacher led lesson, participating in group work, and strengthening academic and comprehension skills. This program includes participation in group activities, both academic and play, as well as strengthening the ability to work independently.
Social Skills: this program is designed to target skills such as; self-advocacy, problem-solving in social situations, self-regulation skills, and learning to accept the opinions and choices of others. Activities include group work, leisure activities, board games, and opportunities to practice conversation skills.
Primary Circle/Gym Program: this program is for our younger learners and is designed to target essential skills that are required in a primary classroom. The goals of this program include; sitting appropriately in a group, attending to the teacher and peers, learning to raise their hand, and following auditory group instruction.
Afternoon Clubs: the purpose of this program is to encourage students to choose between two activities referred to as “Clubs”. During Clubs, students can try new leisure activities, meet new friends, practice conversation skills, and take turns. Examples of our Clubs include; Music Club, Gym Club, Lego Club, Bingo, Card Games, and Yoga Club.
Girls Club: this club is designed to develop friendship and self-esteem skills through the use of games, crafts, and teacher-led lessons.
Consultation with Families
Parent involvement is a critical component in their child’s success. Reaching Beyond offers support to the families of our students in several ways:
- Regular progress meetings
- Consultation and planning with parents regarding challenging behaviours
- Supporting families in generalizing newly developed skills to the home environment
- Supporting families in teaching essential life skills, such as; toilet training, dressing, and eating.
- Supporting families with data collection (when applicable)
- Collaboration with schools and other services (eg. attending school meetings, working with a student’s Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapist)
Individualized ABA Programming
At Reaching Beyond, we implement student specific programs based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Each program is designed to meet the child’s specific needs and incorporates numerous ABA principles such as reinforcement, prompting, shaping and chaining. Specific assessments are conducted to determine a child’s strengths, as well as the areas in need of strengthening, which helps develop the child’s program goals. Parent goals are also a fundamental component of a child’s program. We teach skills from a variety of developmental domains such as; receptive and expressive language, self-help skills, play and social skills, and motor skills. Depending on the child’s age and abilities, his/her program may also include teaching academic skills, as well as improving conversational skills, and more complex social skills. Program data are recorded daily and frequently monitored to ensure gains are being achieved.
The reduction of challenging behaviour is also an important goal in a child’s program when applicable. The reasons for challenging behaviour vary from child to child and can at times be very complex. It is important that the reasons for the behaviour first be identified after which strategies can be determined and implemented.
Reaching Beyond utilizes a variety of curriculum assessments and tools to help guide a student’s program. Examples of these assessments include; The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R), Promoting Emergence of Advanced Knowledge: Relational Training System (PEAK), and The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).
Secret Agent Society®
The Secret Agent Society is an award-winning evidence-based small group program for ages 8-12. It is a spy-themed program that engages students through gamified learning and includes generalization of the skills to home and school. Students join in regular club meetings with trained SAS Facilitators, where they learn tools to build their social-emotional resilience. Together with missions at home, school, and in club meetings, students learn four life skills:
- Emotion Recognition in themselves and others
- Emotion Regulation
- Problem Solving in social-emotional situations
- Social skills for friendship, teamwork, and interacting with others
This program is accessed through a specially designed SAS online platform. The program has nine child club meetings (in person), ten parent meetings (virtual), and two follow-up booster sessions over six months.
Small Group Programming
Throughout the student’s sessions, small groups of 2-4 students join together in a structured learning environment to work on specific skills utilizing the principles of applied behaviour analysis. These programs are specifically designed to target a range of skills.
Classroom Skills: In this structured program, students work on essential skills that are required in a classroom environment. Through this program, students join together and practice skills such as; following a teacher led lesson, participating in group work, and strengthening academic and comprehension skills. This program includes participation in group activities, both academic and play, as well as strengthening the ability to work independently.
Social Skills: this program is designed to target skills such as; self-advocacy, problem-solving in social situations, self-regulation skills, and learning to accept the opinions and choices of others. Activities include group work, leisure activities, board games, and opportunities to practice conversation skills.
Primary Circle/Gym Program: this program is for our younger learners and is designed to target essential skills that are required in a primary classroom. The goals of this program include; sitting appropriately in a group, attending to the teacher and peers, learning to raise their hand, and following auditory group instruction.
Afternoon Clubs: the purpose of this program is to encourage students to choose between two activities referred to as “Clubs”. During Clubs, students can try new leisure activities, meet new friends, practice conversation skills, and take turns. Examples of our Clubs include; Music Club, Gym Club, Lego Club, Bingo, Card Games, and Yoga Club.
Girls Club: this club is designed to develop friendship and self-esteem skills through the use of games, crafts, and teacher-led lessons.
Consultation with Families
Parent involvement is a critical component in their child’s success. Reaching Beyond offers support to the families of our students in several ways:
- Regular progress meetings
- Consultation and planning with parents regarding challenging behaviours
- Supporting families in generalizing newly developed skills to the home environment
- Supporting families in teaching essential life skills, such as; toilet training, dressing, and eating.
- Supporting families with data collection (when applicable)
- Collaboration with schools and other services (eg. attending school meetings, working with a student’s Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapist)