Empower ABA: Behaviour Services & Supports

05/07/2026

This Mental Health Week, we want caregivers to know:
Your well being matters too💛

Research continues to show that caregiver support, connection, self-compassion, education, and access to resources can make a meaningful difference in reducing stress and burnout. Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your loved one.

At Empower ABA: Behaviour Services & Supports, we are committed to supporting caregivers walking alongside their neurodivergent loved ones.

✨ You deserve support too.

🌱 Parent & Caregiver Consultations
🌱 Foundations of ABA Workshops
🌱 Foundations of ACT Workshops

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

We’d like to thank the Educational Assistants Association Educational Assistants Association for having us in to facilitate a professional development session for Educational Assistants supporting students in Grades 1–3 💙

A special thank you to Lisa and Sue for organizing and coordinating the session.

We are passionate about empowering direct support professionals by expanding their toolbox with practical strategies that support regulation, independence, and meaningful participation.

Grateful to be part of this work alongside such a dedicated group 💛 If your school or organization is interested in professional development focused on neurodiversity-affirming practices and practical strategies, we’d love to connect.

05/01/2026

“Neuroaffirming” care is an approach that recognizes neurodivergent brains (e.g., autism, ADHD) as natural variations of the human experience, rather than deficits to be fixed ♾️

It prioritizes respecting, supporting, and validating a person’s unique neurotype by working with their brain, not against it to support self-acceptance, autonomy, and dignity 💛

It also reflects a shift away from approaches that focus on “typical” behaviour as the goal toward supporting individuals to build meaningful, authentic lives 🌱

Stay tuned for examples of what this looks like in practice 👀

04/14/2026

Autism Acceptance Month♾️

A reminder that this month is for parents and caregivers too.

We see you💛

04/02/2026

Today is Autism Acceptance Day 💛♾️

Awareness is important, but acceptance is what creates meaningful change.

👉 Swipe to learn the difference between awareness and acceptance, and what acceptance can look like in practice.

✨Meaningful inclusion begins with knowledge and grows through how we show up in our communities every day✨

By promoting ongoing learning and confidence in neuroaffirming practices, we aim to expand accessible services in our region and foster environments where neurodiverse individuals can truly thrive.

Neurodiverse individuals deserve inclusive community services, not just awareness.

💭Consider one small, committed action you can take to show acceptance in your everyday interactions.

If you’re ready to build more inclusive, neuroaffirming spaces, we’re here to support you.

Let’s keep the conversation going💛

03/19/2026

Let’s continue the conversation 💛

In our last post, we shared a question we hear often:
❓ “Is ABA harmful?”

The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.
It depends on how ABA is understood, and how it’s practiced.

In this post, we’re exploring how different perspectives shape ABA, and what it means to take a neuroaffirming approach ✨

Like many fields, behaviour analysis continues to evolve.
Our work is guided by neurodivergent voices, lived experience, and a commitment to dignity, autonomy, and meaningful support.

At Empower ABA: Behaviour Services & Supports, this means continuing to learn, reflect, and grow while contributing to conversations that center respect and authenticity 🌱

Stay tuned 💛
We’ll be sharing more about what neuroaffirming ABA can look like in practice ✨

03/12/2026

We had a great time at the University of Guelph Child Studies Career Fair 🎓

It was wonderful meeting so many students exploring careers supporting children and youth.

Interestingly, many of our conversations began with a simple question:
“What is Applied Behaviour Analysis?” 💬

Many students who hope to work with children and youth had never heard of ABA or the role of a Behaviour Analyst. We spent much of the evening sharing what the field is, how behaviour analysis can support meaningful skill development, and how it can be used in compassionate, collaborative, and neuroaffirming ways.

It was really exciting to see a few students walk away inspired to learn more about the field and consider it as part of their future ✨

We also heard a question we have encountered at times throughout our work in this field:

“Is ABA harmful?”

These conversations matter. Like many fields, behaviour analysis continues to evolve. Our work today is informed by neurodivergent voices, lived experience, and an ongoing commitment to dignity, autonomy, and meaningful support.

Because of this, we’ll be sharing a series of posts over the next little while about neuroaffirming ABA - what it means, how it looks in practice, and how behaviour analysis can support individuals and families in respectful and meaningful ways.

Stay tuned. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation 💛

03/10/2026

02/23/2026

It was a pleasure to meet the Dynamo Gymnastics team and provide a workshop focused on empowering every athlete and supporting coaches to lead with understanding.

Their commitment to creating an inclusive training space and celebrating every athlete was evident. Neurodiverse individuals deserve inclusive community services, and meaningful inclusion begins with knowledge.

Thank you, Dynamo Gymnastics, for your leadership in expanding accessible opportunities within our community. 💛

02/23/2026

We’re growing💛

Empower ABA: Behaviour Services & Supports is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behaviour Therapist to join our team.

To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit:

Empower ABA: Behaviour Services & Supports