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Centre-Based ABA Therapy in
Hamilton & St. Catharines

A welcoming, structured environment for
skill building, social growth, and confidence.
  • One-on-one therapy tailored to your child’s unique goals
  • Small group sessions for peer learning and social development
  • State-of-the-art centres designed for comfort and growth
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Why Families Choose Centre-Based Care

Where focused learning meets real connection.

  • Structured setting designed for focused learning
  • Opportunities for peer interaction and group work
  • On-site Registered Behaviour Analyst supervision and team collaboration
  • Safe, clean, and sensory-friendly space
  • Convenient locations in Hamilton and St. Catharines

Our Hamiton Centre

Located in the city's heart, our Hamilton location offers a vibrant, structured space where children and families feel supported every step of the way.
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Therapy That Feels Like a Second Home

Welcoming Spaces. Experienced Teams. Lasting Progress.

Our St. Catharines Centre

Our new St. Catharines location brings the same trusted care to families across the region, with a welcoming space designed for learning, play, and meaningful growth.
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What Is Centre-Based ABA Therapy?

ABA therapy delivered in one of our centres is where children work toward developmental goals in a structured, supportive environment. Our centre settings are similar to a small school setting and provide routines, peer exposure, and resources that may not always be available at home, enhancing the children's learning experience and social growth.

Each child follows a personalized schedule built around their learning needs, goals, and comfort level.
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1:1 sessions provided by Instructor Therapists

Group therapy focused on social development

Ongoing clinical oversight from a Registered Behaviour Analyst

One-on-One Therapy Sessions

Our individualized centre-based ABA programs focus on your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and developmental priorities. Sessions may target:
  • Functional communication
  • School-readiness skills
  • Self-regulation
  • Social skills
We use evidence-based methods to make each session engaging and goal-oriented. The centre setting allows us to simulate classroom and group environments while maintaining individualized care, ensuring that your child's unique needs are always our top priority.
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Group ABA Sessions

In our small-group ABA therapy programs, children learn together in a fun, structured setting. These sessions are designed to help children:

  • Practice social interaction
  • Learn to share, wait, and take turns
  • Participate in games and problem-solving activities
  • Strengthen classroom-readiness skills

Experienced therapists facilitate group sessions, supporting each child’s success while encouraging teamwork and peer connection.

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Our Centre Environment

Our Hamilton and St. Catharines therapy centres are thoughtfully designed with your child’s comfort and success in mind.

Bright, distraction-free therapy rooms

Calming sensory spaces for regulation

Open areas for safe movement and play

Clean, secure, and welcoming facilities

Each space is carefully designed to support focus, learning, and positive interactions in a child-centred atmosphere.

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 What to Expect – Your First Visit

Getting started is easy. Here’s what your first visit will look like.

Friendly intake meeting with our Intake Specialist

A warm welcome to get to know a bit about what you are hoping for through services and to share information about our agency and our approach. We’ll walk you through your options, match you with the right services, and carefully answer all your questions.

Parent Interview Assessment

We start our assessment by meeting with you to gather information about your child and your goals for services.

Skills Assessment

We’ll then meet with your child to gather information about their strengths and needs and identify their skill deficits.

Start Sessions

We are now ready to start sessions! Your child will begin their weekly sessions where we will gradually introduce their treatment plan. The goal is to create a fun and engaging learning experience for your child.

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Funding, Scheduling & Program Options

We believe therapy should be adaptable, not one-size-fits-all.
  • Half-day and full-day options available
  • Flexible scheduling to suit your family
  • Low weekly hour minimums are designed to support meaningful progress without overwhelming your family's schedule
  • OAP and private insurance are accepted
  • Blended models (centre + home sessions) available
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Centre-based ABA is delivered in a structured clinic environment, ideal for peer learning and routine building. Home ABA focuses on skills in your child’s natural setting. Many families choose both.

Groups are small, supportive, and run by trained therapists. Activities are designed to build communication, cooperation, and friendship skills.

Yes! Many families use a blended model to support learning across settings.

 

Parents typically send snacks and lunch from home. Our team supports snack and mealtime routines in each child's program, using safe, supervised eating areas that respect dietary and sensory needs.

We tailor our approach to each child. Gradual transitions, visual schedules, and caregiver collaboration help ease the process.