Dedicated Spaces

The dedicated space initiative enables external Applied Behaviour Analyst (ABA) practitioners to provide services (Intensive Behaviour Intervention -IBI/ABA programming) within school sites for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) where possible.

Benefits of dedicated spaces within the school setting

Generalization and application of targeted skills from the dedicated space to the school setting;
Sharing of students' programming and supportive strategies through greater communication between school staff the ABA practitioner;
Transition to school and classroom is gradual, intentional and supported;
Transportation to and from the external ABA practitioner from school is not required.

What is the approval process

The approval process to have an external ABA practitioner provide services within a dedicated space, considers the following:

Availability of appropriate space within a student's home-school
Student's ABA program is overseen by an external Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Targeted skills can be generalized within the school setting

The External practitioner works directly with a Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) ABA Coordinator to work through the approval process.

How do I request this for my child?

To request that your child be considered to receive services through a dedicated space, call

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Special Education Department