SERVICES
Direct ABA Therapy / Intervention
Individualized Treatment Plans for Autism Spectrum Disorder
At Northern Star Behaviour Services, we provide compassionate, evidence-based ABA services tailored for each child and family navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our individualized ABA therapy programs are designed to support growth in Complex behaviour, communication, emotional regulation, social development, and daily living skills. Families searching for trusted ABA providers in Edmonton can rely on our experienced team to deliver meaningful, measurable progress through professional autism services and individualized autism behaviour therapy.
ABA is a structured intervention technique based on the principles of learning and human behaviour. Through our specialized ABA services, data for target skills are collected, assessed, and evaluated, providing the foundation for growth in many skill areas. Our ABA therapy approach focuses on building positive behaviours and reducing barriers to learning through proven autism behaviour therapy programs.
ABA helps children reduce difficult behaviour and gain skills
At Northern Star Behaviour Services, our Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) take the time to help children learn and practice new skills. We continuously build and develop skills with our children and challenge them to gain the most out of every session. With time and practice, these skills turn into functional communication, independence in toilet routines and other hygiene tasks, emotional regulation, and other play and social skills.
Where strategy and understanding come together to create success.
Our professional ABA services are grounded in research and adapted to the specific needs and unique circumstances of each child and family. Northern Star hires the best and confidently stands behind the practice of ABA therapy as the number one recommended behaviour intervention technique for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Fresh Perspective and Creative Problem-Solving Skills Specific to your Family
ABA therapy is a comprehensive practice that addresses the diverse needs of all children. The professionals at Northern Star Behaviour Services pride themselves on providing evidence-based intervention plans rooted in research. Our autism behaviour therapy programs are customized to help children thrive both at home, in school, and in all community settings. The BCBAs at Northern Star join your family with an objective viewpoint and assess critical developmental areas to help you face your family’s particular challenges head-on. Each treatment plan will begin with:
an initial interview and observation
collaborative treatment plan writing to ensure goals meet parent expectations
ongoing data collection that informs treatment planning
Families seeking knowledgeable ABA professionals in Edmonton can feel confident knowing our autism services are delivered with transparency, compassion, and care.
Help Your Children Thrive With Northern Star Behavior Services
Join us in our mission to make gold-standard, home-based autism intervention more accessible for all students through leading ABA services, compassionate autism behaviour therapy, and personalized support strategies.
FAQs
You have questions, we have answers!
You can reach out to Northern Star Behaviour Services as soon as you begin exploring services for your child. You do not need to wait for your FSCD contract or Jordan’s Principle approval to be finalized before contacting us.
Reaching out early allows our team to answer questions, support planning, and help you understand the next steps. It may also help your caseworker or assigned worker prioritize the details needed to move your child’s services forward.
No. You do not need to have your contract in hand before contacting our team.
Families are welcome to connect with us before everything is finalized. While services cannot begin until the required contract, confirmations, and approvals are in place, we can still help guide you through the process and provide information to support your child’s service planning.
YES! At Northern Star Behaviour Services, we pride ourselves on starting intervention services as early as possible to support the best outcomes. If you have yet to receive a diagnosis and have concerns, our ABA therapy team can support you in your journey and meet you where you are. Early intervention through professional autism services can make a meaningful difference in long-term development.
We love discussing what we do and welcome all inquiries regarding ABA therapy and ABA services. Northern Star abides by the highest possible ethical standards as a requirement with the BACB (Behaviour Analyst Certification Board), and goes above and beyond with de-escalation and safety training for each staff member that encompasses all needs, no matter how severe. Our goal is to provide respectful, compassionate, and effective Autism Behaviour Therapy and Autism Services for every child and family we support.
Services can begin once the required funding documents, confirmations, and approvals are in place.
If you are accessing FSCD services, a physical contract with a listed start date is required, and your assigned caseworker must confirm that NSBx is listed as the noted provider.
If you are accessing Jordan’s Principle, your FNHC-assigned worker must receive confirmation, and an active DEC# is required. If you require a budget submission, please make this request with our team. We would be happy to help based on your child’s specific needs.
Northern Star works with an external consultant, Dr. Farzad Zare-Bawani, for private diagnostic assessments regarding Autism and many other developmental disabilities. Contact us for more information – we are happy to connect you with the best!