Autism Support Services FAQ | GAIN Learning Centre

GAIN Learning Centre offers centre-based services for children and adolescents up to the age of 17.

Many children successfully attend school while receiving therapy. We collaborate with families to create a schedule that supports both academic success and therapeutic progress, recommending the approach that best fits your child’s needs. We also meet with school teams to talk about what your child is learning at GAIN!

Yes! At GAIN Learning Centre, we work closely with families and school teams to promote consistent learning across environments. Our goal is to ensure that the skills your child builds in therapy are supported and reinforced at home and in the classroom.
Our clinicians offer school consultations to:
• Support transitions and classroom integration
• Review and contribute to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Build essential skills that promote success across settings
• Foster collaboration between families, educators, and clinical teams
Together, we create a unified support system that helps your child thrive—wherever they learn and grow.

At GAIN Learning Centre, families are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that meaningful progress begins with strong collaboration between caregivers and clinicians.
We work closely with families to:
• Build personalized ABA programs tailored to each child’s strengths and needs
• Review progress regularly and adjust goals as needed
• Listen to your priorities and offer practical, compassionate guidance
• Celebrate every milestone—big and small—together
Our goal is to help your child grow in communication, social skills, and daily routines, while empowering you with the tools and confidence to support their journey beyond the therapy setting.

Whether you're accessing OAP, private insurance, or other funding sources, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our team is committed to helping families navigate the funding process with ease. From paperwork and documentation to budget tracking and invoice submission (we can submit OAP invoices for you), we simplify the administrative side so you can focus on your child’s progress. 

We are open from 8:15am to 5:15pm. Families can choose multiple days per week based on what works best for their routines.

We are open year-round (with the exception of a two week closure at the end of  December) to ensure consistency and ongoing progress. To support steady development, we require a minimum of 6 hours per week, all billed at a consistent standard rate. 

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
  ABA helps children build everyday skills—communication, emotional regulation, self‑help, social interaction, and motor development—through personalized, goal‑focused programs.
• Verbal Behaviour (VB)
  VB teaches meaningful communication. Children learn to ask for what they need, label items, answer questions, and use language during play and daily routines.
• Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
  DTT breaks skills into small, simple steps. With repetition and encouragement, children learn new skills in a clear, structured way.
• Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
  NET uses play, interests, and daily routines to teach skills in real‑life moments, helping children use what they learn at home, school, and in the community.