Kick Start Therapy provides specialized therapy services for children, focusing on speech therapy through evidence-based methods. Their approach integrates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with effective principles to offer a child-centered, hands-on learning experience tailored to individual needs. The therapy emphasizes the development of practical life skills and the generalization of learned behaviors into real-life situations, promoting independence and engagement for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

1. Welcome To
Kick Start Therapy

2. We Are The Best Choice For Your Child's
Therapy Needs.

3. About Kick Start Therapy
Seema is grateful to be able to work with children and have an
impact that will change their lives in an everlasting way. She
believes all children can learn, and that it is important to set
challenging but achievable goals to not underestimate their
potential.
Seema Shah and her team provide ingenious and evidence-
based therapies to help your loved ones succeed in their speech
therapy needs. When Seema is not busy at work administrating
services to her valued patients through Kick Start, she is providing
care to the needy disabled through Krish Hope Rehabilitation
Services, an NGO she has opened to help the community thrive.
These memorable experiences have given her the skills and
techniques to open her own successful clinic which provides
culturally sensitive services to people of all ages.

4. What is ABA Therapy?
ABA therapy is a behavioural intervention that uses a
structured and data-driven approach to modify behaviour.
It focuses on the principles of learning theory to encourage
positive behaviours and discourage negative behaviours. The
therapy is based on the premise that behaviour is learned
and can be modified through positive reinforcement and
repetition.
ABA therapy is a highly individualized approach that
involves setting specific goals for each child. The therapist
observes the child's behaviour, identifies areas of strength
and weakness, and creates a plan to modify behaviour and
achieve the desired goals. The therapy may involve one-on-
one sessions, group sessions, or a combination of both.

5. Exploring The Integration Of Effective
Principle in ABA Therapy: Enhancing
Learning and Engagement
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy has long
been recognized as an effective intervention for
individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Its
structured approach focuses on modifying behaviours
through reinforcement and repetition. On the other
hand, the inclusion of effective principles emphasizes
hands-on learning, independence, and individualized
instruction.

6. Due to this, there has been a growing interest
in integrating effective principles into ABA
therapy to enhance learning and engagement
in recent years. Here you will see the benefits
and potential of combining the approaches.

7. Understanding ABA Therapy
ABA therapy is grounded in the understanding that
behaviours can be shaped through positive reinforcement
and consequences. It uses data collection and analysis to
identify target behaviours and design interventions to
address them.
Our ABA therapists work closely with individuals with
ASD, guiding them through structured activities and
promoting skills development in various domains such as
communication, social interaction, and self-help skills.
While ABA therapy has proven effective, some critics argue
that it can be overly rigid and lacks the flexibility to
accommodate individual interests and preferences.

8. The uniqueness of Our Therapy
Approach
Integrating effective principles into ABA therapy
can offer several benefits. Our approach provides
a more child-centered and experiential approach.

9. Tailored according to the needs:
Our approach emphasizes more tailored activities to meet
the unique needs of each child. Children can benefit from
such an individualized approach. Recognizing that every
individual with ASD has different strengths, interests,
and learning styles, by incorporating effective principles,
our ABA therapists design activities and interventions
that align with the child's specific interests and abilities,
fostering a more engaging and effective learning
experience.

10. Child - CanteredApproach:
Using technological and AI-centered approaches, our
therapists place the child at the center of the learning
process, encouraging independence, self-direction, and
self-regulation. We have adopted a child-centered
approach by incorporating choices and promoting self-
initiation within structured interventions. It allows
individuals with ASD to have some control over their
learning environment and can increase motivation and
autonomy, leading to more meaningful progress.

11. Prepared Environment Learning:
Our ABA therapists create structured environments
that are organized, predictable, and free from
distractions, promoting focus and reducing anxiety
for individuals with ASD. Also we indulge in visual
cues, labelled materials, and organized workstations,
helping individuals with ASD navigate their learning
environment more effectively during ABA therapy
sessions.

12. Hands-On training to offer experiential
learning:
We emphasize hands-on, experiential learning
through the use of manipulative materials. Our
ABA therapist incorporates various hands-on
activities to enhance engagement and promote skill
development. By providing concrete materials and
incorporating interactive tasks, individuals with
ASD can actively explore and manipulate objects,
facilitating better understanding and generalization
of skills.

13. Practical Life Skills teaching:
We also focus on developing practical life skills such
as self-care, social skills, and independence. ABA
therapists of KickStart Therapy integrate the
teaching of functional life skills into interventions,
enabling individuals with ASD to acquire essential
daily living skills that promote independence and
inclusion. Teaching self-help skills, such as dressing,
grooming, or meal preparation, actually enhances
the overall quality of life for individuals with ASD.

14. Naturalistic Learning Opportunities:
ABA therapists create naturalistic learning opportunities
by embedding skill-building into real-life situations. We
embrace the concept of "learning through daily life
experiences." By identifying and capitalizing on naturally
occurring teaching moments, such as during play or
community outings, ABA therapists facilitate
generalization of skills beyond the therapy setting,
increasing the practicality and effectiveness of
interventions.
By incorporating elements of choice and
independence, we help individuals with ASD to engage in
activities that align with their interests, fostering
intrinsic motivation and a sense of ownership over their
learning.

15. Promoting Generalization:
However, there are a variety of challenges that we
often face in ABA therapy, is the generalization of
learned skills to real-life settings.
As we integrate effective principles, our ABA
therapists create opportunities for individuals
with ASD to apply their skills in practical contexts.
Also, effective materials used by our therapists,
such as practical life activities, can help bridge the
gap between therapy sessions and daily life,
promoting generalization and increasing the
likelihood of skill retention and transfer.

16. Why choose Kick Start Therapy
Integrating effective principles in ABA therapy holds great
potential for enhancing learning and engagement for
individuals with ASD. Combining the structure and
evidence-based practices of ABA with the child-centred,
hands-on approach of effective principles, therapists from
KickStart Therapy can create a more holistic and
individualized learning experience.
In addition, this integration promotes active
participation, generalization of skills, and the development
of independence and problem-solving abilities. As research
and practice continue to explore the possibilities, we can
look forward to a future where these combined approaches
provide even more outstanding support for individuals
with ASD.

17. Contact Us
• Phone: +1 905 293 9994
+1 416 827 8274
+1 905 792 1626
• Fax: +1-647-277-1227
• Email: kickstarttherapy@gmail.com
• Our Locations:
1. Brampton-Head Office
50 Sunny Meadow Blvd. Unit 213, Brampton, ON
2. Mississauga
3530 Derry Rd E, Unit 212, Mississauga
3. Satellite Locations
Square One, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario

18. Thank You