Summer is such an exciting time with longer days, more outside play and time for holiday adventures. As these changes in routines bring about new opportunities, sometimes unknown hazards can present a risk. Fortunately, by understanding the skills that children need and being informed, we can anticipate and reduce many of the unique safety risks […]
During the last several years, mysterious, soft, large blocks have appeared in the outdoor play area at bitKIDS from time to time. These toys are perfect for lots of gross motor climbing, building and crashing! Finally, the mystery is solved, and we can express our gratitude to all the wonderful neighbours at LightHouse who are building […]
“There is wide breadth of academic paths and work experiences that lead our staff to their current roles in Applied Behaviour Analysis. From Registered Behaviour Analysts and Supervised Instructor Therapists to our Operations Coordinator and Students, a common passion for supporting children’s growth is always highly valued.” Jill Bernhard, Operations Coordinator There can be just as many different […]
Many of our clients learn essential life skills such as dressing, applying sunscreen and brushing their teeth. We are grateful to Chicopee Park Dental for their generous donation of toothbrushes that our Supervised Instructor Therapists will use to model and practice the teaching steps for brushing teeth.
BitKIDS is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and in the community. To support our DEI policy, bitKIDS provides a strong foundation of training for all staff in Respect and Inclusion in the Workplace by the Canadian Diversity Initiative. In April, staff attended a lunch and learn called From Awareness to Action […]
A body of work that often guides our Registered Behaviour Analysts is Hanley’s research on sleep, feeding, compassionate care, and practical functional assessment. These are fantastic resources for anyone working in the field and wanting to further their understanding of the research or for caregivers who want to learn more. Corinna Bittle All of […]
Our University of Waterloo co-op student, Meaghan Alves, has been maximizing her time between supporting clients and staff projects with some great online learning opportunities that are available to professionals, parents and frontline staff. After completing the 40hr ABA Foundational Training Course by Alphabee Pro and funder by the MCCSS Workforce Capacity Fund, I came […]
Our Clinical Director, Corinna Bittle, shares some recommendations for before, during, and after your Determination of Needs Interview with the OAP. Find a video from Corinna, a breakdown of these recommendations and important links to more information regarding the domains that are discussed and funding amounts on our new DON Meeting Preparation page.
Our Senior Therapist, Danielle Abbatangelo, recently attended one of the Education Programs from TVCC to learn about strategies around safety and sexuality that affect all abilites and what skills to build in preparation for this stage. “This presentation is available for families to attend, so could be helpful for those who are starting to think about […]
As we grow with our clients, we are excited to share continuing education opportunities, current information that staff is learning, practicing, and applying, and links to relevant resources. Monthly blogs will appear here in our Ongoing Education menu and be shared on our various social media accounts such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Topics that were highlighted in 2024 […]
