About Us

About 1 Step Ahead

Our philosophy of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities is influenced by the research in Applied Behavior Analysis and own practice in the field.

Students with autism develop their learning and thinking skills in unusual ways, not following a typical development pattern. However, they can learn well with appropriate, systematic, and individualized teaching practices.

As clinicians we see ourselves as facilitators of learning and it is our responsibility to create and maintain a learning environment where students are valued, motivated, encouraged, and supported for the most meaningful learning to take place.

Children with autism and other developmental disabilities have a right to an effective and individualized treatment to meet their unique needs.

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

We rely on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and are guided by the analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) to develop functional communication.

We Will Help You

We set clear and measurable goals and use effective teaching techniques validated in the scientific literature to help our students build independence and rewarding relationships.

Assessment & Curriculum

We use Assessment of Language and Learning Skills ABLLS-R (Partington, 2006) to identify each child’s skills and to guide with curriculum development.

Home-Based Program

Home-based program is implemented in the child’s home and involve 1:1 direct intervention sessions. Each intervention session is 2 hours and 1-3 sessions can be scheduled during the day.

Centre-Based Program

Home-based program is implemented in the child’s home and involve 1:1 direct intervention sessions. Each intervention session is 2 hours and 1-3 sessions can be scheduled during the day.

Interactive Group Program

Hand in Hand Interactive Group Program is conducted once per week at the center and facilitated by a Behavior Consultant and a Senior Behavior Interventionist. Each session is 2 hrs and the group ranges from 4 to 6 learners.

An Awesome Team of Behavior Analysts and Therapists

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We provide autism consulting and behavior intervention services to families in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey. Outreach services are available to families in Vancouver Island (Nanaimo and Parksville).