Our Services
Comprehensive, evidence-based ABA programs designed to empower individuals with autism and related disabilities. All services are delivered under the clinical supervision of Dr. Ramen Saggu, PhD, BCBA.
Pre-Diagnostic Intervention Program
While You Wait for Assessment
Our Pre-Diagnostic Intervention Program is designed to support young children who are awaiting an autism assessment or formal diagnosis in British Columbia. Long waitlists can delay access to services during a critical period of development — this program ensures children and families receive timely, meaningful support while they wait.
Program Highlights
- Individualized, evidence-based services delivered under Dr. Ramen Saggu's clinical supervision
- No formal autism diagnosis required
- Appropriate for children showing developmental differences, communication delays, or early signs consistent with autism
- Focus on functional skill development and caregiver support
- Flexible service packages tailored to your child's needs
- Parent coaching and guidance while navigating assessment waitlists
Skill Areas Targeted
Functional communication, language skills, imitation, joint attention
Functional play, turn-taking, peer interaction, social engagement
Attending to instructions, learning-to-learn skills, task engagement
Reducing challenging behaviours, coping strategies, emotional regulation
Following routines, self-help skills, independence
Parent coaching, strategy training, skill carryover at home
Toddler & Preschool 1:1 Intensive ABA
For Children Under 6 Years Old
Our clinic-based 1:1 intensive program provides individualized ABA therapy using the Lovaas approach combined with natural environment and incidental teaching procedures for skill generalization. This program is available mornings and early afternoons, 3 days a week within AFU funding.
Program Features
- Clinic-based team: behaviour consultant, program supervisor, and trained interventionists
- 3 days per week within AFU funding
- Lovaas style approach with natural environment teaching
- Speech and Language Therapy included as an option
- Staff and parent training through workshops, overlap sessions, and monthly team meetings
- Focus on foundational skills and learning readiness
Preschool Readiness Group Program
For Children Ages 2-4 Years
Our highly structured group ABA program integrates 1:1 intensive teaching with natural environment teaching on a rotational basis. Children participate in circle time, art time, and snack time with peers, with a heavy focus on social skills and peer socialization.
Program Features
- Clinic onsite-based, highly structured group ABA therapy
- Integrated 1:1 ABA with individually designed curriculum
- 3 days per week of ABA intervention
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET) on rotational basis
- Heavy focus on social skills, peer socialization, and interactive peer play
- Speech and Language Therapy included as an option
- Participation in circle time, art time, and snack time with peers
Kindergarten/School Readiness Program
For Children Under 5-6 Years Old
This clinic-based program prepares children for school success with a focus on academics, social skills, and peer interaction. Using the Lovaas approach with natural environment teaching, we build the foundational skills needed for successful school transitions.
Program Features
- Clinic-based team: behaviour consultant, program supervisor, and trained interventionists
- 3 days per week in funding
- Lovaas style approach with natural environment teaching
- Heavy focus on social skills, peer socialization, and conversation skills
- Academic preparation: reading, writing, and math skills
- Speech and Language Therapy available
- Participation in circle time, art time, and snack time with peers
- Staff and parent training through workshops and monthly team meetings
Social Skills Group
For Children Ages 6 and Older
Our evidence-based, group-format social skills program is designed for verbal children with high-functioning autism. Meeting once a week for 1.5 to 2 hours under the supervision of a BCBA and behaviour interventionist, this program develops the social skills necessary for success in typical community settings.
Skills Covered
- Building and maintaining friendships
- Understanding others' perspectives and social cues
- Emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Academic and learning skills
- Social cognition training
- Community and social participation skills
Speech & Language Therapy
Part of Our Autism Care Team
Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are integral members of our interdisciplinary autism team. Using evidence-based, autism-affirming practices, they support autistic children in developing meaningful, functional communication skills that generalize across settings.
Focus Areas
- Expressive and receptive language development
- Social communication and play skills
- Early communication: gestures, joint attention, and imitation
- Speech sound development and clarity
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Functional communication within therapy and daily routines
Collaborative Approach
Our SLPs work closely with behavior analysts, behaviour interventionists, school teams, and families to align communication and developmental goals, support functional communication across settings, and reduce communication-related frustration. Therapy is individualized, engaging, and clinic-based, with strategies designed for carryover at home, school, and in the community. Family coaching and practical strategies are included to support communication in all environments.
BACB & QABA Supervision Services
Remote Available
Dr. Ramen Saggu, PhD, BCBA, offers high-quality supervision for individuals accruing fieldwork hours, as well as consultation and mentorship for newly certified BCBA and QABA professionals. Supervision is delivered using ethical, evidence-based practices and aligns with current standards set by the BACB and QABA.
Services Include
- Support for BCBA and QABA trainees accruing fieldwork hours
- Consulting supervision for newly certified BCBA and QABA professionals
- Case review and ethical guidance
- Professional development and skill building
- Support with supervision practices and documentation
- Ongoing competence development
Pacific ABA Academy is an approved CEU provider and accredited practicum internship site for future behaviour analysts. Remote supervision maintains the same standards of quality, collaboration, and accountability as in-person supervision, while offering convenience and accessibility for busy professionals.
