The Nest Autism & Positive Behaviour Services
How we Support Families
We welcome children with or without a formal diagnosis, including those with:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Behavioural challenges
- Intellectual disabilities
Children can begin services between ages 2 and 5, and continue receiving support through age 18.
This is a Fee for Service Program. Families can pay through Autism funding, online learning funding, 3rd party funding or private funds.
How It Works
FAMILY GOALS
Meet with a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) to discuss your child’s needs and goals.
Personalized Support
Your child is matched with a Behaviour Interventionist (BI) for 1-on-1 sessions under BCBA supervision.
Session Details
- 2–3 sessions per week, 2 hours each session
- Start with in-office visits, with the option to transition to home or community settings
Parent Involvement
Stay and observe or take a well-deserved break—we’re flexible to your needs.
What We Teach
We focus on practical, everyday skills to help your child thrive:
- Communication & self-advocacy
- Coping with delays & denials
- Transitioning between activities
- Sharing, turn-taking & cooperation
- Following instructions
- Daily living skills: toileting, feeding, dressing, brushing teeth
We specialize in supporting children with high support needs or challenging behaviours using a positive and gentle approach
Collaborative Care
Our team includes:
- BCBA
- Behaviour Interventionists
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Physiotherapist (PT)
We also collaborate with other professionals involved in your child’s care.
Easy referral process:
Referrals can be made easily through our website Or you can call or visit us anytime during office hours, and we will support you through the referral process.
Once services begin, our staff will meet you where and when it works best for your family. Visits can be:
At home
Outdoors
At our office
Get in touch:
We’re here to answer your questions and support your journey. Contact us today to learn more.
Email: nestinfo@shuswapchildrens.ca
