Evidence-based Applied Behaviour Analysis for children with autism across Greater Vancouver. Bilingual services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Book a free 20-minute consultation.
Applied Behaviour Analysis is the most thoroughly researched approach to supporting children with autism. It focuses on understanding why behaviours occur and building meaningful skills through consistent, positive practice.
Building verbal and non-verbal communication, including augmentative strategies for children who are not yet speaking.
Helping children learn to play, take turns, read social cues, and build friendships in a natural, step-by-step way.
Developing the foundational learning skills — sitting, attending, imitating — that make school and group settings accessible.
Teaching self-care routines like dressing, toileting, and mealtime that build independence and reduce family stress.
ABA is endorsed by the American Psychological Association, Autism Speaks, and the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. It is the therapy most consistently shown to produce meaningful, lasting improvement in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Every programme is built around your child's unique strengths and areas for growth. Here is what to expect from the first call to ongoing therapy.
Krisie conducts a thorough assessment — including a skills inventory, family interview, and direct observation — to understand where your child is right now and what matters most to your family.
A written behaviour plan sets clear, measurable goals for communication, social skills, behaviour reduction, and daily living. Goals are chosen with you, in your language, so you understand and feel confident in the plan.
Behaviour Technicians (BTs) work one-on-one with your child, supervised by Krisie. Sessions are structured and play-based, designed to be engaging and motivating rather than rote or mechanical.
You are an essential part of the team. Regular parent training sessions — in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin — help you carry strategies into daily routines at home, which is where the most powerful learning happens.
For many families in Greater Vancouver, English is not the language spoken at home. When a child's first language is Cantonese or Mandarin, therapy delivered in that language produces better generalization — the skills learned transfer more naturally to daily life at home.
Krisie Cheng is fluent in:
Assessments, parent training sessions, written reports, and consultations with schools can all be conducted in your preferred language. This is especially helpful for parent coaching, where nuance, emotion, and cultural context matter.
What is ABA therapy for autism?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a science-based therapy that improves communication, social skills, daily living, and reduces challenging behaviours in children with autism. It uses positive reinforcement and data-driven techniques proven through decades of research to create meaningful, lasting change.
How early should ABA therapy start?
Research consistently shows that early intervention — ideally before age 5 — produces the strongest outcomes. However, ABA is beneficial at any age. Meaningful progress is possible throughout childhood and adolescence, and it is never too late to begin.
Can ABA therapy be delivered in Cantonese or Mandarin?
Yes. Krisie Cheng, BCBA is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Assessments, parent training, and consultations can all be conducted in your family's preferred language — which significantly improves how well strategies carry over into everyday life at home.
What areas does Krisie Cheng serve?
Krisie serves families across Greater Vancouver including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Surrey. Telehealth options are also available for parent training and consultation.
No pressure, no commitment. Get your questions answered by a BCBA who understands your family's needs and language.
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