How bitKIDS Helps Kids With Dressing Skills When the weather turns chilly, we all know what that means — coats, hats, mittens, zippers, and layers! For some kids, though, getting dressed for fall and winter can feel like a really big job. At bitKIDS, we help children learn these everyday skills through fun, supportive one-to-one […]
A Follow-Up Conversation with Corinna Bittle, Clinical Director at bitKIDS Behaviour Consulting In our last post, Speech-Language Pathologist Briar Cipryk of Speak Your Mind, shared how speech therapy supports communication, social interaction, and connection for children on the autism spectrum. At bitKIDS Behaviour Consulting, we know that children make the most meaningful progress when their team works […]
For many parents, toilet training feels like one of the biggest milestones in early childhood. For some children, especially those with autism or other developmental differences, it can take longer, feel overwhelming, or bring extra challenges. If you’ve been wondering where to start—or you’ve tried before without much success—you’re not alone. At bitKIDS Behaviour Consulting, […]
Meet Lauren Nenadov from University of Waterloo We have been so fortunate to have amazing Co-Op students from University of Waterloo. They combine exceptional organization, personal management, and communication skills with a passion for helping children to thrive. Read about the skills that they leave with in a reflection from Lauren below. Learning Experiences in […]
“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 […]
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 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 […]
