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Through the practice of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), our BCBA-supervised and well-trained staff will teach foundational skills to bring about meaningful growth where every individual can achieve their fullest potential.
02/07/2026
If your family has children with autism or suspected autism, apply by ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ๐๐ต for up to $500 in support!
The Child Development Centre of Prince George and District is now accepting applications for ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ. Successful applicants can receive up to $500 in support for:
โข tuition/fees
โข specialized sports, sensory, or communication equipment
โข private autism assessment/diagnosis costs
โข treatment costs for extra therapy
๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐?
Families of children with autism or suspected autism who are under 19 years of age and living in Northern BC.
This grant is made possible through the ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ, established by the Bassermann Family with the Prince George Community Foundation. The annual income generated by this Fund sustains this grant program every year.
For more info and to apply please visit:https://cdcpg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Autistic-Children-Endowment-2026.pdf
02/07/2026
โฐ 3 Days to Go!
๐ Free Parent Workshop: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone โ exciting, meaningful, and sometimes a little overwhelming. Join us for this free virtual workshop designed to support parents and caregivers in helping their child transition into kindergarten with confidence.
๐ February 7, 2025
โฐ 9:30โ11:00 AM
๐ป Virtual | ๐ Free
In this session, weโll explore everyday activities that support:
โ Confidence and independence
โ Emotional readiness
โ Skill-building through daily routines
โ Positive family preparation for the kindergarten transition
๐ค Presenters
Angie Ho, M.Ed., BCBA & Jennifer Vellenoweth, M.Sc., BCBA
Directors at First Connections, Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts, Inc.
๐ฃ Spots may be limited โ please register early and share with families who may benefit.
02/07/2026
๐ฃ Mark your calendars! The centre will be closed and all services cancelled on Monday, February 16th for Family Day.
๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐: This calendar reflects scheduling across all programs. Some Learning Centre Pro-D Days may not be listed and will be communicated directly to our studentsโ families by email.
01/12/2026
๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐: This calendar reflects scheduling across all programs. Some Learning Centre Pro-D Days may not be listed and will be communicated directly to families by email.
12/12/2025
๐จ ๐ช๐ฒโ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐!๐จ
Do you love working with kids? Want to make a difference in your community? Join the team at Gateway Behaviour Services!
No experience? No problem! We provide:
โ 40-hour RBT Training
โ Professional development opportunities
โ Ongoing in-person mentorship and supervision
โ A supportive team environment
What you need:
๐ High school diploma or equivalent
๐ Must be 19+
๐ Min. availability of Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm
๐ Positive attitude and willingness to learn
๐งธ Natural ability to connect with kids โ warm, playful, patient, and able to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities
๐ฃ Mark your calendars! The centre will be closed and all services cancelled from December 20th to January 4th for Winter Break.
11/14/2025
This Halloween, we teamed up with Pacific Autism Family Network - Prince George to host our first community-wide Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat, and it was nothing short of amazing.
Thanks to generous donors and 20+ staff and volunteers, families could enjoy the festivities in a stress-free, inclusive setting โ creating memories that might not have been possible otherwise.
A BIG thank-you to everyone who helped make it happen ๐งก
Shoutout to CKPG News for featuring the event โ visit their website to see the article and video.
11/11/2025
Yesterdayโs Pro-D Day included an engaging and informative epilepsy workshop led by Deirdre and Mya from BC Epilepsy Society.
Weโre grateful for their time, expertise, and the valuable insight they shared with our team!
11/10/2025
Important update for families seeking diagnosis: MCFD has temporarily suspended the requirement for a pediatricianโs report in Under-6 Non-BCAAN Autism Funding applications. Learn more ๐
Important MCFD policy change for caregivers of autistic children under 6: The requirement to include a pediatricianโs report in applications for Under-Six Non-BCAAN Autism Funding is temporarily suspended.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development share, โRecent challenges accessing pediatricians to complete medical work ups for Autism Funding applications have delayed access to funding that supports important early intervention services. Removing the requirement to include a pediatrician report with Under-Six Non-BCAAN Autism Funding applications reduces barriers for vulnerable families in B.C. and is responsive to current health care challenges. Seeing a pediatrician is still important to promote the overall health/wellbeing of the child but should not result in a delay when applying for Autism Funding. Under-Six Non-BCAAN applications can be processed without a pediatricanโs report. This change will be reflected on several forms in the coming days (e.g., the Non-BCAAN form, and the Autism Funding application). Other Under-Six Non-BCAAN application policy criteria remain in effect (e.g., speech-therapy report, psychological report).โ
๐ฃ Mark your calendars! The centre will be closed and all services cancelled on the following dates this month:
๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด
๐ ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐
10/23/2025
๐ Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat ๐ป
Bring your own bag and trick-or-treat inside our centre! Go door to door, collect goodies, and enjoy the magic of Halloween in a fun, inclusive environment โ a perfect practice run or alternative to Halloween night!
Enjoy:
๐ฌ Treats & Trinkets
๐ฏ๏ธ Low-Sensory Zone (No flashing lights or loud music)
๐ฐ๏ธ Relaxed Pace & Flexible Expectations
๐ All Fun, No Frights!
๐ญ Costumes Optional
Details:
๐๏ธ Date: Friday, October 31st
๐ Time: 2:30โ4:00 PM (15-minute time slots per family)
๐ Location: 3310 Sutherland Road, Prince George, BC
๐ฒ Cost: Free!
๐งโ๐ง All ages welcome
๐ Adult supervision required
๐ Registration required
โฟ Need accessible parking or entry? Please contact Ashleen to make arrangements
๐งก Want to help make this event a success? Weโre looking for volunteers, decorations, and candy - thank you for your support!
10/16/2025
Join RE/MAX Core Realty & Tropical Pool and Spa for some Halloween fun, with 100% of proceeds going to support local families through the Pacific Autism Family Network!
๐ Pumpkin Party Alert! ๐
Join us this Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 2pm for a fun-filled fall celebration! ๐โจ
Pumpkins, face painting, treats & more - donโt miss it! ๐จ๐ฌ๐ป
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Our story begins in 2010, when we started to have concerns that our two-year-old son was not developing speech and social skills as his older brothers had. In the following months, as more family, preschool teachers, and ultimately our doctors began to support our concerns we realized it was important to pursue a formal assessment. With little direction, but believing knowledge is power, we started to educate ourselves by reading books and Internet articles, quickly learning time was of the essence. Our son was added to a 14-month waitlist for assessment, so we immediately started investigating other options. To obtain a quicker diagnosis, we travelled over 750 km to Vancouver to receive a private assessment; this was our closest option. On January 20th, 2011, our son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and our lives were changed forever.
Following the diagnosis, we did not know where to turn. We called anyone with a connection to autism; friends of family, even complete strangers, hoping someone would show us a clear roadmap forward to help our son. Resources were unaligned and fragmented at best, and non-existent at worst. There was certainly no single service or individual that could assist us with navigating the needs of our newly diagnosed son. As a parent, wanting the very best for our child, that was an incredibly helpless and lonely feeling. As we researched, we learned that an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) program supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) was considered the most recognized, respected, and effective treatment for autism. As we continued our journey, we found the nearest Behaviour Analyst was based in Dawson Creek, over 400 km away. We spent most of the following year renovating our spare bedroom into a therapy classroom and setting up a home-based ABA program. Our BCBA trained several Behaviour Interventionists, including our sister, Leigh Thibault, who at the time was completing her undergraduate degree.
Throughout the next number of years, we have witnessed the benefits of ABA and how it has changed our familyโs life. Thanks to intensive ABA therapy, our son not only attends school full time, but also excels! He participates in extra-curricular activities, including rock climbing, swimming, and piano lessons! When we first received the diagnosis, it was difficult to envision his future. Now we have new dreams for him and so does he!
LEIGH'S STORY
I always knew my future would involve working with families in need, but it wasn't until 2011, when my nephew was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder that my path became clear. At the time, I was completing my Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Vancouver Island University and knew very little, if anything, about autism. That said, I realized I wanted to specialize in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), so I could help my nephew, my family, and all the other families going through the ups and downs I saw my own family experiencing.
After working as the lead Behaviour Interventionist for my nephewโs ABA program, and witnessing the lack of resources for families in the north, I knew I had an incredible chance to make an impact on so many lives. I have since had the opportunity to work with amazing children, youth, and young adults with a variety of exceptionalities in long-term residential care, school, and home settings across BC. In 2014, I decided to pursue a Masters of Science specializing in Behaviour Analysis from Saint Josephโs University, with the intention of becoming a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst; a distinction I successfully earned in 2017.
My personal connection to autism and my extensive training as a BCBA allows me a unique perspective on treating ASD in a family setting. It is not a quick and easy fix. It requires focused and long-term commitment. Most importantly, though, scientific literature indicates an overwhelming majority of children on the autism spectrum receive substantial gains from intensive ABA therapy. I feel very privileged to be able to play a role in these essential steps for your child and family.
โTogether, Jordan, Jason, and I co-founded Gateway Behaviour Services with the sole objective of providing access to local and provincial resources so individuals and their families living with ASD can dream of bright futures. It would be our sincere honour to assist your family on your autism journey.
PACIFIC AUTISM
โGateway Behaviour Services is proud to partner with Pacific Autism and offer ABA programming within the Prince George spoke.
In 2014, with the announcement of the Pacific Autism Family Network hub and spoke model, we, the co-founders of Gateway Behaviour Services, immediately recognized the potential to link Prince George to the extensive resources of a larger centre of excellence. We have since had the pleasure of working directly with Wendy and Sergio Cocchia, founders of Pacific Autism, and their dynamic team to establish the much-needed resource centre in Prince George; a place to turn to, a place to call our own, a GATEWAY to behaviour services for the north.
Leigh Thibault, Jason & Jordan Oliver
โCo-founders of Gateway Behaviour Services
