Behaviour Support and Skill Building
Empowering Children, Youth, Teens Through Strengths-Based, Individualized Support.
Program Snapshot
20 In-Home/Community Based sessions focused on relationship-based support and collaborative growth
60 minutes per session, twice weekly
Facilitator “pairing” + felt-safety first to establish trust, connection and readiness for learning
Consistent Facilitator Led Support with ongoing Behaviour Consultant guidance and oversight
Serving families in Charlottetown and across Prince Edward Island.
Program Overview
Unlike our Family Support and Child-Led Therapy services, this program offers ongoing, facilitator-led sessions with guidance and oversight from a Behaviour Consultant. A trained Skill Strengthening Facilitator works directly with the child, youth or teen, while the Behaviour Consultant guides goal development, strategies and progress monitoring to ensure support remains purposeful and responsive.
We use a strengths-based, neurodivergent-affirming approach that prioritizes connection, felt safety and collaborative growth. Through engaging activities and real-life experiences, children are supported in developing skills related to emotional regulation, communication, flexible thinking, problem-solving and independence.
This service is a fit for families who want:
– Consistent, facilitator-led support in the home and community
– A relationship-first approach that prioritizes trust, connection and felt safety
– Meaningful skill development through everyday experiences, supported by ongoing Behaviour Consultant oversight
How the 20 In-Home Sessions Work
A structured process that starts with understanding your family’s needs and ends with a confident plan you can sustain.
Session 1: Virtual Guardian Intake & Goal Development (60 minutes)
We begin with a virtual meeting with parents or guardians to gather important information about the child, youth or teen’s strengths, interests, needs and current supports. Together, we discuss family priorities, identify meaningful goals and determine the best facilitator match to support a positive, trusting relationship.
Phase 1: Building Connection and Felt Safety
The initial sessions focus on practitioner pairing, developing trust and establishing a positive relationship. Through shared interests, participant-led activities and meaningful interactions, we build a foundation of connection and felt safety before introducing more structured skill development.
Phase 2: Strengthening Skills Together
As relationships develop, sessions gradually incorporate opportunities to teach, model and practise skills aligned with each participant’s goals.
Activities may focus on emotional regulation, communication, flexible thinking, executive functioning, problem-solving, self-advocacy and independence.
Phase 3: Practicing Skills in Everyday Life
Sessions increasingly focus on applying developing skills in meaningful, real-world situations at home and in the community. Through supported experiences, coaching and collaborative problem-solving, participants build confidence and independence across environments.
Phase 4: Ongoing Guidance & Wrap Up
Throughout the program, a Behaviour Consultant provides oversight, reviews progress and coaches the Skill Strengthening Facilitator to ensure strategies remain responsive to each participant’s needs.
At the conclusion of the 20 sessions, families participate in a final consultation and receive a written summary of progress and recommendations for continued growth.
Program Features (What Makes This Different)
Individualized Engagement
Dedicated time for the Skill Strengthening Facilitator to connect deeply with your child, moving at your child’s own pace.
Natural Environment Support
Skills are developed/strengthened in familiar home setting and community settings creating meaningful opportunities for learning, confidence and independence in everyday situations.
Customized Materials
Essential resources (e.g., sensory checklists, visual schedules) are developed to respect your child’s individual processing style.
Ongoing Collaboration
Families remain connected throughout the program, while Skill Strengthening Facilitators receive ongoing guidance from a Behaviour Consultant to ensure consistent, responsive support aligned with each participant’s goals.
FAQ
Q: Who delivers these sessions?
A:
Sessions are delivered by a trained Skill Strengthening Facilitator who works directly with your child, youth or teen. A Behaviour Consultant provides ongoing guidance, coaching and program oversight to ensure support remains consistent and aligned with identified goals.
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Q: Where do sessions take place?
A:
Sessions take place in the home and/or community, depending on the participant’s goals, interests and needs. Practising skills in everyday environments helps build confidence and supports their use in real-life situations.
Q: What skills/areas do sessions support?
Sessions may focus on emotional regulation, communication, flexible thinking, executive functioning, problem-solving, self-advocacy, social connections and independence. Goals are developed collaboratively with families and adapted as skills grow.
Q: How do you build a connection before working on skills?
A:
We prioritize facilitator pairing and felt safety first. Initial sessions focus on building trust through shared interests, meaningful interactions and participant-led activities. Skill development is gradually introduced as the relationship strengthens.
Q: How is the program wrapped up?
A:
At the end of the 20 sessions, families participate in a virtual meeting with the Behaviour Consultant and Skill Strengthening Facilitator to celebrate growth, discuss successful strategies and explore next steps. A written summary and recommendations are provided to support continued progress.
Q: What’s included in the package?
A:
20 sessions delivered twice weekly by our Skill Strengthening Facilitators, ongoing Behaviour Consultant oversight, facilitator coaching, activity and strategy development, and a final family meeting with a written summary and recommendations.
Ready for Behaviour Support and Skill Building?
If you’re looking for in-home support that prioritizes felt-safety, regulation, and affirming skill-building while meeting your child where they are; let’s get started.