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Abbreviation Overload

Monday, April 30, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

The field of Behaviour Analysis is new for the majority of people. It is completely normal and understandable that you will not know the terms being thrown at you. If the NETwork team walked onto a building site, we would be lost and have a million questions as well, so let us share with you our expertise in Behaviour Analysis and help you learn how to define the following terms: Read more...

Format of intervention

Monday, April 30, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

So you have deciphered the difference between the forms the Science of Behaviour Analysis can take and have started calling around to determine the professional that is best for your family. As you ask questions you see that some professionals are play based and others spend a lot of time at the table, but both say they are using Behaviour Analysis – so what is the difference? Read more...

So how do you decide who to work with?

Monday, April 30, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

Do your research and ask questions, but remember to trust your instinct. This person will be working in your home and with your child. You will want someone you feel comfortable with. You should be able to ask questions and give input – you know your child best. Read more...

Ottawa Support Group Tonight

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

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Ottawa Support Group Meeting

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

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Light It Up Blue

Friday, March 30, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

Only a few more days until World Autism Awareness Day (April 2). Read more...

Light It Up Blue

Friday, March 30, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

Only a few more days until World Autism Awareness Day (April 2). Read more...

1. Observation

Thursday, March 29, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

The first step of a program will be to do an observation of your child. Your consultant will want to see what a typical day is like for your family. We want to see all environments that are typical for your child and family. This means we will come to your home, go to school or nursery, will play in the park or head to the grocery store with you. It can be very difficult to have a stranger come to your home, but your consultant is there to help and being honest will be the best way to move forward.   Read more...

2. Assessments

Thursday, March 29, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

When you receive your observation results and recommendations, your consultant will inform you if your child requires further assessment. Your consultant will recommend one of the following assessments: Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R) Read more...

3. Cleaning House

Thursday, March 29, 2012 -  Shelley Brown

Your observation and assessments are complete- Now what? Next you will have a consultation evaluation, where we come to your home and teach you the programmes that have been created specifically for your child, but what can you do in the mean time? Read more...