Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy in Scarborough Made Simple
Little Steps offers applied behaviour analysis therapy for children with autism in Scarborough and across the GTA. Before we write a single goal, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst / Registered Behaviour Analyst spends real time with your child, figuring out what makes communication hard, what sets off a rough morning, what would genuinely help at home and at school. From there, we build sessions around your child, not a set curriculum.
Get a free consultation with Recha, our founder and Clinical Director, who's spent over 15 years working with children and families with ASD.
Looking for ABA Services Near You? Here's What We Offer
If you've been comparing ABA services near me, here's the short version. Every program below is BCBA/RBS-supervised, your child keeps the same therapist, there's no waitlist and scheduling works around your family, not the other way around.
ABA Therapy
One-on-one therapy built from an assessment of what your child can do now and what would help most. Your BCBA/RBA sets specific goals, maybe asking for a break instead of melting down, or getting through a transition without it turning into a fight and tracks how things are going session by session. Available in your home or at our Scarborough centre.
Group Classes or Social Groups
Small groups where kids practice the things that only come up around other kids. Waiting for a turn, Sharing a toy without a struggle, Joining a game that's already started. A therapist runs every group and steps in with prompts and encouragement as things happen, so it's more than supervised playtime.
In-School Support
A therapist joins your child for parts of the school day, helping with circle time, classroom routines and the transitions that tend to be hardest. We stay in touch with your child's teacher too, so school and therapy aren't pulling in different directions.
Parent Coaching
You learn the same strategies your child's therapist uses, so a good session doesn't stay in that room. We work through whatever's hardest right now, bedtime, mealtimes, a meltdown in the grocery store and you leave with something concrete to try.
ABA Therapy Near You: Why Scarborough Families Choose Little Steps
What Is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Autism: What It Actually Targets
- Communication, from asking for a snack to using pictures or a device instead of melting down
- Following instructions and getting through transitions without them turning into a battle
- Everyday skills like dressing, eating, or using the bathroom, without needing help every time
- Playing and connecting with other kids: sharing, waiting a turn, joining in without being prompted
- Fewer of the behaviours that make daily life harder, meltdowns, aggression, wandering off
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for ASD: How We Track Progress
Still sorting out Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding, insurance, or whether you'd pay privately? Bring it all to your free consultation. We'll walk through what actually applies to your family, no pressure either way.
Join our Summer Camp!
Fun, structured, and supportive summer programming for children ages 5 and up — in Scarborough, July 6 to August 28, 2026. Limited spots.
3:1 staff ratio, supervised by an RBA. Full-day and half-day options available. OAP, insurance, and approved government funding accepted.
Meet our team
Experienced, warm, and dedicated to your child's progress.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience since earning her psychology degree, Recha Sood has focused her entire career on autism services. She earned her B.A. in Psychology (University of Toronto, 2010), a postgraduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science (George Brown College, 2012), and a Master of Education in Autism (Arizona State University, 2023). A BCBA and RBT, she founded The Little Steps in 2022, providing personalized care across the GTA. Families have trusted her for years, reflecting her warmth and creativity. A mother of three, Recha continuously enhances her expertise through seminars, bringing broad perspectives into her practice. This lifelong path is her passion.
University of Toronto psychology grad who found joy at an ABA summer camp, becoming a calm, playful presence for children with autism.
Social Science degree with diplomas in Personal and Developmental Support and Play Therapy; brings patient, person-centred care focused on small wins and real progress.
Seasoned administrative professional with 15+ years of experience, including stints at Accenture and Microsoft; the go-to for invoicing, billing, and admin at Little Steps.
Visit Our ABA Therapy Centre in Scarborough
Families across Scarborough choose Little Steps partly because we're easy to get to, close to Agincourt, Wexford, Guildwood, Birch Cliff,Malvern and the neighbourhoods around them. We also run in-home ABA therapy throughout Scarborough and the eastern GTA, so you can pick whichever setting actually works for your child.
3319 Sheppard Ave East (Warden and Sheppard)
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our approach and services.
ABA, short for Applied Behaviour Analysis, is an evidence-based approach that helps children build new skills and cuts down on the behaviours that get in the way of learning or daily life. Every session is built around your child's specific goals, using reinforcement and a lot of repeated practice, so new skills actually stick instead of fading after a week.
There's no fixed timeline and we'd be a little wary of anyone who hands you one on day one. Every child moves at their own pace depending on where they're starting from and what they're working toward. We set goals together, check progress regularly and you'll always know where things stand instead of having to guess.
Absolutely. We understand that receiving a diagnosis can come with a lot of questions and uncertainty. We help families understand what ABA therapy is, what to expect, and how we can support their child. Our team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help you decide on the next steps that make sense for your family.
Both and a lot of families end up doing a mix of the two. In-home sessions mean we're working right in the space your child spends most of their time, which tends to help new skills carry over faster. Our Scarborough centre gives kids who do better without extra distractions somewhere more structured to work.
We work with children across the full spectrum, including non-verbal children. Our therapists are trained in approaches like picture exchange systems and speech-generating devices (AAC) and we build the plan around whatever way of communicating actually fits your child.
We work with individuals across a wide range of ages—from preschool and school-age children to teens and adults. Our ABA therapy, social groups, parent coaching and other supports are tailored to each person’s age, needs and goals. Not sure which service is the right fit for your family? Ask us during your consultation—we’re happy to answer your questions and help point you in the right direction.
A lot of our families use Ontario Autism Program funding or private insurance to help with the cost of therapy. It really depends on your situation, so we'll walk through what applies to you during your free consultation, no guesswork involved.
Ask about caseload size, whether a BCBA/RBA is actually the one supervising the plan in-person, how progress gets tracked and whether there's a waitlist before you commit to anything. Those four questions will tell you more than most websites ever will. At Little Steps, caseloads stay small, every plan is BCBA/RBA-supervised, progress is tracked session by session and there's no waitlist to get started.
Book a free consultation
Schedule a time that works for you. We'll listen, answer your questions, and talk about how we can help.
