Services | Seahorse Institute

Our Services

At Seahorse Institute we meet children where they are and assist them on their journey to reach their full potential. We not only offer ABA and Verbal Behavior therapy and services. We also have an extensive list of other services for you and your loved one to benefit from. The following services are offered using the same principles of Applied Behavior Analysis:

Providing support to children in school by means of individualized academic programs

Educational Services

We offer training to educational professionals in school settings. You will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of ADHD. ASD and other emotional/ social impacts in the classroom setting to assist with making an appropriate referral for diagnosis and treatment.

Professional Training

School Support Services - we assist in the development of behavior programs as well as implementation thereof in classroom settings and Individualized Education Programme (IEP) development

School Support Services

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Both formal and informal assessments are offered including behavior observations, classroom management observations, Functional Behaviour Assessments, Diagnosis of ASD and ADHD, Social and Emotional, Speech and Language Assessments.

Assessments

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A half day program in a therapeutic, inclusive group setting focussed on fostering language development, social skills and overall growth developed using research-based interventions and a multidisciplinary approach.

Early Intervention Classroom

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A half day program offering the most intensive academic, social and adaptive intervention available to assist your child in developing their full potential and return to a mainstream classroom setting.

Intensive Behavioral Intervention Classroom (Spirit)

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Based on protocols for daily living and behavior including, but not limited to:

Toileting / Potty training
Pill Therapy
Feeding Therapy
Vaccination Protocol
Haircutting
Developing IEPs
Behavior Reduction Programs
Social Skills Development
- Daily Living
- Toothbrushing
- Dressing - shoe tying, buttoning up shirt, pulling up pants, putting shoes on, putting pull overs on
- Grooming and Personal Hygiene - hair brushing, hair tying, menstruation preparation (pre-cycle)

Seahorse Mainstream Classroom Readiness Program

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Including an introduction to ABA, behavior 101 selecting of goals, how behavior is learned, reinforcement and punishment, extinction, getting your child to respond to expectations and other topics

Therapeutic Services (Theory & Practical)

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Including an introduction to ABA, behavior 101 selecting of goals, how behavior is learned, reinforcement and punishment, extinction, getting your child to respond to expectations and other topics

Therapeutic Services (Theory & Practical)

Our Programs

ABA/VB Program: Birth to Adult

ABA/VB Program caters to individuals from birth to adult with language, developmental and behavioral difficulties. This program implements Applied Behavior Analysis-Verbal Behavior (ABA-VB) based procedures to increase appropriate skills (communication, social/play, academics, motor skills, activities of daily-living, etc.) with a 1:1 therapist to client ratio. The program is overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).

Parents of children with autism may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about their child’s future. Don’t despair. At Seahorse Institute, there is Hope for children and young adults who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or related behavioral challenges. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed Dr. Michelle Major and affiliated with Dr. Vincent Carbone,

ABA/VB program is a truly individualized, intensive program that focuses on:

Functional language skills
Behavioral Intervention
Generalizing to the natural environment

In order to provide your child with the most intensive and effective therapy, we provide a 1:1 therapist-to-client ratio. Our program provides therapy within an Applied Behavior Analysis/ Verbal Behavior Therapy (ABA/VB) environment and meets the individualized needs of each child by taking his or her level of skill and motivation into consideration.

All goals are data-driven, recorded, and plotted to monitor progress. Reports are sent home daily. Individual progress meetings are held monthly for parents of full-time clients and every two months for parents of part-time clients. Parents are encouraged to participate in hands-on training four weeks after initial enrollment.

Intensive: Three-hour sessions are offered twice a day Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Clients may attend a single half-day session or both sessions for a full day of therapy. Parents may choose to have their child enrolled for two to five days a week.

Staff: one therapist per client (1:1 ratio)
Hourly: Hour sessions are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Clients may attend their preferred amount of hours per week.
Staff: one therapist per client (1:1 ratio)

ABA/VBT was developed in collaboration with Dr. Vincent Carbone and other leading experts. It combines Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior Therapy (VBT). ABA/VBT utilizes the general principles of learning, with an emphasis on the use of positive reinforcement, to solve or reduce problems of social relevance. Over 40 years of research supports ABA-based procedures towards not only reducing problematic behavior but also increasing appropriate skills (communication, social/leisure, academics, activities of daily living, etc.) with individuals with developmental disabilities- including autism.

In light of the overwhelming peer-reviewed evidence base, several national scientific organizations have officially concluded that ABA/VBT is the most effective treatment approach for individuals with autism. These organizations include The National Institute of Mental Health, The Association for Science in the Treatment of Autism, Autism Speaks, and The Organization for Autism Research. The Surgeon Report released the following statement: “(Over) 30 years of research demonstrated the efficacy of applied behavioral methods in reducing inappropriate behavior and increasing communication, learning, and appropriate social behavior.”

SCHEDULE

Caters to individuals between ages 15 months to adulthood with autism or language and behavioral difficulties. This program implements Applied Behavior Analysis-Verbal Behavior (ABA-VB) based procedures to increase appropriate skills (communication, social/play, academics, motor skills, activities of daily-living, etc.) with a 1:1 teacher to student ratio. The program is overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Hope Intensive Program

Our Let’s Talk Program caters to individuals between the ages of 2 to 4. This inclusive setting caters to all children as well as children with developmental delays and/or autism. Your child will learn language and social skills and experience overall growth in a vibrant, inclusive setting. With research-based interventions and a multidisciplinary approach to help your child succeed.

Let’s Talk Program

Our Spirit Program caters to individuals between the ages of 5 to 9.This setting offers the most intensive academic, social and adaptive intervention available to help your child reach their full potential.