School Inclusion Support
Individualized, classroom-based services that help students participate, learn, and thrive through practical strategies that empower teachers and families.
Program Overview
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What is School Inclusion Support?
In-school consultation and direct support that targets academics, social skills, and emotional regulation so students can access learning with dignity.
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Who is it for?
Students who need tailored strategies, accommodations, and coaching to succeed in their current school placement.
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What happens at school?
Your child will be supported by an Instructor Therapist trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA). The TACT team collaborates closely with your child’s school staff to align goals and implement strategies that support learning and inclusion. Together, we help your child participate confidently and meaningfully in their classroom environment.
Program Snapshot:
In-class & Consultation • Academics • Social Skills • Emotional Regulation • Confidence & Independence • Collaboration with Educators • Clinical Supervision
Benefits
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Individualized in-class support that fits your child’s needs and the school’s routines.
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Academic access: Includes detailed task breakdowns, visual schedules, tailored prompting plans, and learning systems and strategies that build independence.
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Social connection: Joining groups, conversation skills, play skills, and problem-solving strategies with peers.
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Emotional regulation: Proactive strategies, calm-down plans, and sensory supports students can use.
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Confidence and Independence gained through clear expectations, successful experiences, and gradual fading of adult help.
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School-family alignment, so everyone uses the same tools and language.
THE TACT APPROACH
Classroom-First Problem Solving
We design strategies that fit real lessons, real transitions, and real classrooms—so they stick.
Family-Embedded
Caregivers receive simple tools to reinforce skills at home and communicate clearly with school teams.
Data-Informed, Student-Centred
We set measurable goals, track progress, and adjust quickly while honouring the learner’s strengths.
Interdisciplinary Teaming
ABA clinicians collaborate with educators and draw on RBA, SLP, and OT expertise to align goals.
Generalization Across Settings
We practise skills with different people, places, and materials to ensure carryover beyond the classroom.
Assent-Based, Compassionate Practice
We prioritize student assent and well-being by using least-intrusive, trauma-informed approaches that keep learning respectful and motivating.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Academics, social participation, communication, emotional regulation, executive function, and independence.
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We tailor frequency based on need-ranging from a focused block of visits to periodic check-ins with ongoing virtual support with caregivers and educators.
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No. We enhance the school’s supports. We coordinate with teachers and EAs to make existing resources more effective.
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We collaborate with the school team and families to align goals, accommodations, and data collection.
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A Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) oversees programming; SLP and OT provide consultation when communication or sensory-motor needs arise.
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1) Complimentary intake
2) Permissions and information exchange
3) School observation
4) Written plan and modelling
5) Staff coaching and review
CONTACT
Questions? Email info@autismtoronto.ca and a team member will respond promptly.
