Effective Immediately, Our clinic locations will be closed, we will continue to update this site as new information becomes available. For more information please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/covid-19-coronavirus
During this time, we will continue to offer free online workshops until we re-open our clinic services. Please see below for our online offerings.
The behavioural clinic at Mohawk College trains postgraduate students to support individuals with behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities and other exceptionalities using applied behaviour analysis. The aim of this clinic is to increase client independence and reduce avoidance or challenging behaviour associated with community activities or professionals. Therapists in this clinic work cooperatively with other college programs to offer interdisciplinary service provision. Students in this clinic are supervised by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts®.
The following list of services is not exhaustive. All treatment interventions are customized to fit the needs of our clients. Please contact the clinic with any behavioural needs or goals. The Clinical Supervisor will help to determine if your needs can be met by the clinic.
Online Workshops
Join us in our online workshops, offered by students in Autism and Behvioural Science program and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. If you are interested, please register below.
Introduction to Behaviour Analysis – What parents should know
In this 1-hour workshop, parents will get a broad overview of services offered in the community, what they should look for in reputable ABA treatments, and an introduction to behavioural principles that can be used at home. Ample time will be available for questions and answers.
Date: Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
Increasing Life Skills Independence for your Child
In this 1-hour workshop, parents will be provided with strategies for increasing their child’s independence in life skills such as brushing their teeth, showering, making a snack, or completing chores. This is a great time to work on this type of independence! Plenty of examples will be provided.
Date: Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM
Reinforcement 101
This 1-hour workshop will provide parents with simple reinforcement-based strategies to promote their child’s best behaviour and prevent problem behaviour on a daily basis.
Date: Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM
Location
Mohawk College - EA205
135 Fennell Ave W
Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5
Contact us
Rebecca Ensor
Behavioural Clinic Placement Specialist
Email: rebecca.ensor [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Clinic%20Inquiry) (rebecca[dot]ensor[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Telephone: (905) 575-1212 ext. 4073
1:1 Services
Cost: $25.00 per session
Skills Assessments
Skills assessments are conducted to determine any skill deficits and identify suggestions for current and future learning targets. Following the assessment, a therapist will review the results and discuss potential services or strategies going forward. The client can keep the scored assessment for their records and results can be shared with all relevant parties (e.g., school). The following assessments can be completed at the Behavioural Clinic:
Cost: $40.00 + Cost of the Assessment
- Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Protocol (VB-MAPP)
- Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
- Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLS)
Workshops for Caregivers
A variety of workshops will be offered to parents or caregivers. Details on these workshops will be located and updated on the Clinic website. These will be created using feedback and input from previous and current clients.
Cost: $20.00 per family (all family members are welcome!)
Group Programs
Cost: $15.00 per session