Support for the moments that matter.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an approach to understanding how people learn and behave. It helps us teach useful skills and understand how a child’s surroundings affect their learning.

Assessment as part of getting started

Before an ABA program begins, we assess your child’s strengths, skills and support needs. This may include talking with your family, observing your child and reviewing relevant records. We may also use structured tools to assess skills.

We explain what the assessment can and cannot tell us. We then use what we learn and your family’s priorities to agree on goals and a plan. Assessment is part of getting started. Assessing behaviour or skills does not necessarily include a diagnosis.

A plan shaped around your child

Goals may focus on communication, play, joining activities, everyday routines, safety or independence. We choose them with you, based on your child’s needs and interests, and explain how we will review progress.

We use positive teaching strategies that interfere as little as possible with your child’s choices and daily life. We pay attention to their preferences, comfort and willingness to take part.

Occupational therapy helps children and young people take part in daily activities. Support may focus on movement, handwriting, dressing, eating routines or organization. It may also help your child manage sensory experiences, such as sounds or textures.

Communication can take many forms. A speech-language pathologist can assess and support speech sounds, understanding language and having conversations. Support may also include ways to communicate using pictures or a communication device.

Children connect with others in different ways. Shared activities offer chances to practise joining in, taking turns, solving problems and asking for what they need.

For autistic young people ages 10–17, explore Groundwork at Bloom.

You know your child in ways no report can capture. We listen to what you know and offer practical guidance to help you support your child.

We explain strategies in everyday language, make space for questions and work with you on practical ways to support learning at home.

Our goal is to support you as a parent.

Topics may include communication, play, moving between activities, sleep routines, everyday skills and coping. We can also help caregivers use consistent approaches. We work with you on changes that feel manageable.

We discuss your child’s communication, routines, interests, support needs and safety when planning respite. Ask about activities, staff, schedules, emergency plans and what the service includes.

Respite provides care and support. It only includes clinical therapy when a regulated professional has assessed and approved that specific service.

School meetings and education plans can bring a lot of questions. We help you understand your options and prepare for conversations about your child’s learning.

We can review your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) with you and help you prepare questions for school meetings. We can also explain the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process.

We explain school terms such as accommodations and modifications. Together, we can discuss questions about classroom support and learning goals.

Your voice matters. We help you prepare to use it.

With your consent, Bloom can share relevant clinical observations with the school. The school board remains responsible for education decisions and the IEP process.

School and IEP guidance is a paid service. Ask about fees and what is included before you book.

Some children need help with learning routines. Others need extra teaching or practice in a subject. We offer support based on your child’s strengths, interests and learning needs.

Academic support may focus on reading, writing, maths, following instructions or organizing schoolwork.

Qualified teachers provide academic tutoring. They help your child understand school subjects and practise skills that need more attention.

We discuss your child’s learning, school priorities and your family’s goals. Together, we choose a starting point and review progress.

Support that helps your child understand, practise and grow in confidence.