Behaviour Innovations

Behaviour Innovations Behaviour Innovations offers a full range of ABA services to individuals with autism and their families. http://www.behaviourinnovations.com

BI was established in September 1998 in response to the growing need for well-supervised, high-quality, ABA-driven services for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. The directors are Dr. Nicole Walton-Allen and Dr. Joel Hundert, both psychologists and Board Certified Behaviour Analysts. What had begun out of a small office in Hamilton soon expanded to i

nclude Children’s College, a centre-based private school in Toronto, home-based services in southern Ontario, and the provision of a full range of ABA services to families in other regions across Canada, and in other countries. In 2000, the Behaviour Institute was successful at its bid to train more than 2000 instructor-therapists hired by the newly formed Regional Programs across the Province. In addition, BI has developed and delivered the following additional training programs:

A "train-the-trainer" package for training parents of young children with autism
"Advanced Topics Seminars Series" presented via video-conferencing by leading experts
A series of seven week long “supervisor internships” to supervisors at Regional Programs. Training newly hired staff at Regional Programs on how to take over the training of staff. Upgrading and revising the instructor-therapist training material. In 2002, Behaviour Institute provided consultation on the training designed by Children’s Mental Health Ontario on best practices for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families

05/26/2026

Thinking about joining The Hub? We’ve designed our onboarding process to be as smooth and supportive as possible for young adults and their families:
🗓️ Step 1: Tour & Meet – Come see our space and learn how our program structure can meet your goals.
✨ Step 2: Trial Day – Experience a day in the life at The Hub firsthand to ensure it’s a great fit.
✅ Step 3: Enroll – Choose a flexible schedule (1 to 5 days a week) that works for your routine.
We are currently welcoming new individuals! Give us a call at (416) 251-9277 or visit the link in our bio to set up your visit and start the conversation.

05/21/2026

Is your son or daughter transitioning out of the school system this June? 🎓 It’s a huge milestone to celebrate, but we know this can be a challenging transition to navigate. The Hub is designed to be that structured, engaging next step! Our adult day program focuses on continued life skill development, active community inclusion, and building a supportive peer network.

05/19/2026

Community integration is a key component of our adolescent programming at Behaviour Innovations.
For our adolescent clients, programming targets the skills necessary for safe, successful participation in the real world. Whether it is navigating pedestrian routes, managing a transaction at a local store, or engaging in community recreational activities, our evidence-based strategies ensure that skills are reliably demonstrated in everyday environments.
Discover our approach to community integration and transitional life skills at www.behaviourinnovations.com.

05/15/2026

As adolescents face increasingly complex social and academic environments, stress and big emotions are inevitable.

At Behaviour Innovations, we view emotional regulation as a functional skill that can be systematically taught and practiced.

Our behaviour analysts work to identify specific environmental triggers and build an individualized toolkit of coping strategies and self-management routines. By teaching these concrete skills, we empower teens to confidently navigate stressful situations and actively participate in their communities. 🛠️

05/12/2026

At Behaviour Innovations, we view parents and caregivers as integral members of the team. Therapy does not stop when a session ends, which is why structured Parent Coaching is a core component of our treatment models.

Rather than simply providing progress updates, our behaviour analysts work directly with families to teach practical, evidence-based strategies. This targeted training ensures you are fully equipped to reinforce skill acquisition and confidently navigate everyday routines in your home environment. 🤝

Want to learn more about how we partner with families? Visit www.behaviourinnovations.com to explore our clinical approach.

To the mothers in our Behaviour Innovations community: Happy Mother's Day! 🌷 Today we celebrate the everyday moments of ...
05/10/2026

To the mothers in our Behaviour Innovations community: Happy Mother's Day! 🌷 Today we celebrate the everyday moments of care and the endless support you provide your families. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

05/07/2026

The ultimate measure of success is not what happens within our center, but how effectively those skills transfer to everyday life.

In applied behaviour analysis, this process is known as generalization. Our team does not consider a skill truly mastered until it is reliably demonstrated across different environments, with different people, and under varying conditions. We build generalization into every individualized treatment plan, ensuring that the critical skills acquired transition seamlessly to the home, school, and broader community. 🌐

Visit www.behaviourinnovations.com to learn more about how we program for lasting, meaningful progress.

05/05/2026

Independence is not a one-size-fits-all milestone; it requires a highly individualized, strategic approach.
For our adolescent clients, we utilize specialized assessments to identify precise, socially significant transitional goals. Our team collaborates closely with families to design targeted treatment plans that build the specific competencies required for adulthood. We ensure every objective is measurable, functional, and meaningful to the individual's future.

05/01/2026

As children transition into adolescence, our focus evolves to address the complex demands of approaching adulthood.
In our programming, we look beyond the broad term "life skills" to target specific, measurable domains. Our adolescent interventions focus on enhancing independence, communication, stress management, and self-advocacy. By breaking these complex skills into systematic, achievable steps, we build a foundation for genuine, lasting independence. 📋
Discover our adolescent programming options at www.behaviourinnovations.com.

04/28/2026

At Behaviour Innovations, we believe learning and growth don't stop when school ends. That is why we developed The Hub for Community Inclusion. The Hub is designed specifically to support young adults in building meaningful, connected lives.

Curious about what a day at The Hub looks like? Visit behaviourinnovations.com to learn more about our adult programs.

04/23/2026

As children transition into their pre-teen and teenage years, their needs, interests, and goals naturally evolve. This often means shifting the focus of therapy toward practical, everyday independence.

At Behaviour Innovations, we understand how critical this transition is for both the individual and their family. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for adolescents focuses heavily on functional life skills—building confidence in areas like personal hygiene routines, meal preparation, self-management, and safely navigating the community.

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