At Kids CAN we want to provide
children with a social opportunity where they can develop fundamental skills they will use every day. Engaging
children in group settings allows for them to gain valuable social interaction skills and understand the importance
of peer observation. Kids CAN provides a comfortable learning environment for children that will positively
reinforce appropriate social behaviour.
At Kids CAN we are aware that each child has particular strengths
and specific areas of need. We work together to help your child acquire new skills and increase participation
in social situations.
About Us:
Trillian Bateson, BA Psychology, studied at the University of Waterloo. She has seven years of experience working
with children and gained valuable ABA training and resources through her employment as an instructor therapist at one of the
first ABA centres to open in Canada. For three years Trillian has worked intensively with a team of therapists
to implement home-based therapy for many children. She has continued to develop her knowledge in the field through workshops
and courses on Verbal Behaviour, Applied Behaviour Analysis and the DIR Floortime Model. Trillian has taught
social skills programs to children in their homes as well as in integrated school settings.
Michele
Kane, BA, M.T, graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honors degree in Psychology. She then
completed a Master of Teaching degree and became a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. Michele has over
eight years of experience providing one-to-one support for special needs children. Working as a full-time
instructor therapist, she received extensive training at one of the first Canadian ABA centres and has completed training
in the DIR Floortime Model. Michele has experience providing home-based and inclusion-based therapy to
children on the spectrum.
What Parents are Saying...
What
Parents are Saying..."Kids
CAN has been very instramental in helping my children in all aspects of their communication and social skills. Most
importantly it has given them a new confidence, that otherwise would not have been possible".
"Our experience at Kids CAN has been great! The staff
are enthusiastic and experienced working with ASD children. In our opinion this makes a world of difference for our son and
us as well. The nature of teaching (ABA) eliminates the need for a 1:1 support worker that would otherwise be needed
in a community-based program."
"Our son had a great time, at a pace that he could manage. He learned skills in a positive and supportive
environment."
" This place is wonderful."
" My son loves Kids CAN and has made remarkable progress
in a very short time. He had his first successful play date with the neighbours! Kids CAN was the only social
skills group I could find for my son's age group. It is well worth the commute"
" I can see the improvements in my son's social skills at home and when we have
company, since he started the program. The service providers are knowledgeable professionals with obvious expertise
in working with kids with autism. They are compassionate and truly want to help. This is evident in the way they
communicate with parents and in their rapport with the kids. My son loves the program and this enables him to learn."
"A truly valuable experience"
" We feel confident he is learning and getting the most out of his summer
camp experience"
About Us:
Trillian
Bateson, BA Psychology, studied at the University of Waterloo. She
has seven years of experience working with children and gained valuable ABA training and resources through her employment
as an instructor therapist at one of the first ABA centres to open in Canada. For three years Trillian
has worked intensively with a team of therapists to implement home-based therapy for many children. She has continued to develop
her knowledge in the field through workshops and courses on Verbal Behaviour, Applied Behaviour Analysis and the DIR Floortime
Model. Trillian has taught social skills programs to children in their homes as well as in integrated school
settings.
Michele Kane, BA, M.T, graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with
an Honors degree in Psychology. She then completed a Master of Teaching degree and became a member of the
Ontario College of Teachers. Michele has over eight years of experience providing one-to-one support for special needs
children. Working as a full-time instructor therapist, she received extensive training at one of the first
Canadian ABA centres and has completed training in the DIR Floortime Model. Michele has experience providing
home-based and inclusion-based therapy to children on the spectrum.
What Parents are Saying...
"Kids CAN has been very instramental in helping my
children in all aspects of their communication and social skills. Most importantly it has given them a new confidence,
that otherwise would not have been possible".
"Our experience at Kids CAN has been great! The staff are enthusiastic and experienced
working with ASD children. In our opinion this makes a world of difference for our son and us as well. The nature of
teaching (ABA) eliminates the need for a 1:1 support worker that would otherwise be needed in a community-based program."
"Our son had a great time, at a pace that
he could manage. He learned skills in a positive and supportive environment."
" This place is wonderful."
" My son loves Kids CAN and has made remarkable progress in a very short time. He had his first
successful play date with the neighbours! Kids CAN was the only social skills group I could find for my son's
age group. It is well worth the commute"
" I
can see the improvements in my son's social skills at home and when we have company, since he started the program.
The service providers are knowledgeable professionals with obvious expertise in working with kids with autism. They
are compassionate and truly want to help. This is evident in the way they communicate with parents and in their rapport
with the kids. My son loves the program and this enables him to learn."
"A truly valuable experience"
" We feel confident he is learning and getting the most out of his summer camp experience"
