Behaviour consultant 

The behaviour consultant is the person who designs and manages the intervention program. Behaviour consultants should have education and experience in applied behaviour analysis, and can:

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• Assess child development and behaviour by interviewing parents and observing activities at home

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• Design and implement interventions for challenging behaviour or develop verbal, social, or daily living skills

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• Coach parents and others on the best ways to provide support

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• And more

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Speech-language pathologist

Speech-language pathologists work with children to improve all aspects of communication. This includes comprehension, expression, sound production, and social use of language. Speech therapy may include sign language and the use of picture symbols, as well as oral motor skill development.

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Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists help children participate in everyday activities such as play, dressing, grooming, feeding, sleeping, toileting, school readiness, printing, keyboarding, and social skills. The therapist helps introduce, maintain, and improve skills so that people with autism can be as independent as possible.

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Physical therapist

 Problems with movement are common in autism spectrum disorder. Physical therapists help children understand how and why movement and function take place so that they can improve and maintain mobility, functional independence, physical performance, and overall health and wellness.

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Behaviour interventionist

Behaviour interventionists implement strategies outlined in a behaviour plan of intervention designed by a supervising professional – they do not design or adjust intervention plans.

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Behaviour interventionists can work with your child in various settings to help them build life skills. For example, they can ride the bus together, go to the park, take swimming lessons, etc.

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School therapists or pediatricians

If you do not have any of the above professionals, your child's school therapist or pediatrician can also work with them on many of these issues

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Other eligible services

• Family counselling

• Dietary counselling

• Out-of-school learning support

• Specialized therapeutic activities and camps

• Administrative costs related to managing service providers