Mission Statement
At Building New Paths, we understand that everyone is unique, and deserves to learn in a way that best suits them. This is why we believe in building new paths of learning that explicitly fit each individual’s needs.
PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY ABA SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Our Vision
Through embracing each individual’s uniqueness, we will create a familial atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
IN THE RIGHT HANDS
Our programs are designed to teach skills in the areas of: Communication, Social Skills, Play, Daily Living, Safety, Self-Management, and School Readiness. Our programs are guided by the scientifically valid and evidence-based approaches of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
BEHAVIOUR ANALYST (BCBA)/REGISTERED BEHAVIOUR ANALYST (RBA)
Building New Paths was founded by Anita Sharma, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)/Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), with the goal to provide the best evidence-based practices to help children reach their potential.
All instruction is provided by trained therapists, and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)/Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA).
DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Our ABA sessions focus on targeting skills within key developmental areas. This may include an individual’s social skills, behaviour, communication, play skills, and more. At BNP, we offer comprehensive assessments and treatments to all neurodivergent individuals through celebrating their strengths, embracing their passions, and supporting their daily independence. We are dedicated to promoting neurodiversity and creating a more inclusive world for everyone.
OUR SERVICES
1:1 Services (In Home or In Center)
Focusing on various skills ranging from behaviour reduction, cognitive skills, communication skills, self-help skills, and academic skills in a one-on-one format.
Community Services
Providing support in schools, recreational programs (i.e., camps), volunteer placements, employment workplaces, and in the community (shops/restaurants etc.),
Caregiver Coaching
Through 1:1 coaching with one of our therapists, families are provided with the strategies to best support their child’s learning.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth services target communication skills, academic skills, and some social skills in a one-on-one format, and are available to learners that are able to sit at a computer and follow various instructions independently.
Social Groups (In Center or In Community)
Skills targeted vary based on age group, with an underlying goal of building social skills with similar aged peers. Contact us directly to learn more about any upcoming groups.
Consultative Services
Consultative services are provided to various agencies looking for support on how to best service their learner(s).
ABOUT BUILDING NEW PATHS
MEET OUR CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Building New Paths was founded by Anita Sharma, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)/Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), with the goal to provide the best evidence-based practices to help individuals reach their potential.
Anita Sharma received her Masters in Education from the University of Toronto, and completed the Florida Institute of Technology BACB verified course sequence.
Anita has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) since 2006. She has designed and supervised comprehensive and focused based ABA programs for children with developmental disabilities, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Anita has experience working in both government funded and private practice settings. She has specific training and experience with teaching language, academic, social, and functional living skills, as well as problem behaviour reduction.
Anita also has experience working with families and other professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based services. She is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis, as well ABA International. She is also an approved service provider under the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Anita is very passionate about providing the most effective and ethical behaviour services to continue to make a difference in the lives of the children and families she serves,
Anita supports, supervises, and trains BNP’s team which includes Team Leads, Lead ITs and Instructor Therapists.
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Frequently asked questions
Therapies rooted in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) are based on the science of behaviour and learning. ABA therapy was first developed in the 1970’s and benefits from decades of research to support its effectiveness in making meaningful change for individuals. These changes occur by modifying an individual’s environment to support and reinforce behaviors, and teach essential skills. This promotes, and ultimately leads, to skill development and increased independence.
ABA practices are constantly evolving and is inclusive of ethical obligations and improved practices. This ensures it is applied in a compassionate, trauma-informed, and least intrusive manner, as well as with a responsibility to obtain consent from families and, when possible, the clients themselves.
ABA therapy, when done correctly, can decrease excessive undesired behavior like aggression and other potentially dangerous behaviour. It also can help improve an individual’s attention, understanding of communication, social skills, safety skills, self-care, and emotional regulation. Additionally, ABA therapy can help with increasing language and expressive communication skills.
Your child should begin ABA therapy as soon as possible. Research indicates the earlier an individual begins receiving therapy, the greater the likelihood of learning and retaining long lasting and life changing skills. Additionally, the sooner therapy begins, the sooner a child begins catching up on critical skills promoting desired levels of independence and development as he/she grows older. Every child learns at a different pace and faces unique barriers impacting the rate of learning.
No, your child does not require any formal diagnosis to start ABA therapy.
Caregiver involvement is critical to getting the most out of ABA therapy. Research shows caregiver participation results in positive outcomes across a variety of different skills and behaviours. At Building New Paths, we require caregivers to be involved in coaching/education sessions to ensure the new skills their child has developed are able to be transferred to all areas of their life.
Building New Paths creates an environment conducive to providing an abundance of learning opportunities where individuals thrive. There are a variety of teaching approaches that fall under the ABA umbrella. Examples of ABA methods implemented at Building New Paths: Verbal Behaviour Therapy, Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), and Incidental Teaching. Targeting desired skills and goals along with your child’s individual learning needs determines care plans to achieve optimal results. Some approaches are highly structured with less distractions and less variation in their presentation. Other approaches are less structured and more naturalistic with intentionally creating learning opportunities. No matter the method, our therapy team follows the child’s lead to ensure fun and motivation.
Building New Paths services children and youth. Our current caseload focuses on individuals between the ages of 2-18 years of age.