Trilingual ABA therapy for children in Greater Vancouver — delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who understands your family's language and culture.
One of the few Board Certified Behaviour Analysts in Greater Vancouver offering fully trilingual ABA services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Greater Vancouver is home to one of the world's largest Cantonese-speaking communities. For Hong Kong immigrant families, receiving therapy support in your home language is not just convenient — it makes therapy genuinely more effective.
The Lower Mainland has a significant Cantonese-speaking population, yet very few BCBAs can serve these families in their first language.
Research shows parent-mediated ABA strategies are more consistently applied when parents receive coaching in their native language — directly improving child outcomes.
Navigating a child's diagnosis and a new country at the same time is already hard. Having a BCBA who speaks Cantonese removes one significant barrier.
For children who grow up speaking Cantonese at home, therapy that incorporates their home language also helps skills generalize more naturally. A child who learns a skill only in English may struggle to use it during a Cantonese dinner-table conversation. Bilingual therapy bridges that gap.
Comprehensive behaviour support across the full range of needs — from first assessment through to school transition planning.
Thorough skills assessment and parent interview in your preferred language to understand your child's strengths and areas of need.
A written, individualized Behaviour Intervention Plan with clear, measurable goals tailored to your family's priorities.
Krisie oversees and trains Behaviour Technicians who deliver direct therapy, ensuring quality and consistency of your child's programme.
Practical coaching in Cantonese, Mandarin, or English so you can confidently carry ABA strategies into everyday routines at home.
Collaboration with teachers and education assistants to support your child's learning and behaviour at school.
Virtual parent training and consultation available for families across BC, ideal for those in areas without local BCBA access.
Is there a Cantonese-speaking BCBA in Vancouver?
Yes. Krisie Cheng, BCBA is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. She offers trilingual ABA assessments, therapy supervision, and parent training across Greater Vancouver, making her one of the very few BCBAs in BC able to serve Chinese-speaking families in their home language.
Why does language matter in ABA therapy?
Language is at the heart of effective parent coaching. When a BCBA communicates with parents in their native language, instructions are clearer, strategies are better understood, and cultural nuances are respected. This leads to better generalization of skills at home, which is where the most important learning happens.
Can services be delivered in both Cantonese and English within the same family?
Absolutely. Many families in Greater Vancouver are bilingual households. Krisie can conduct parent sessions in Cantonese while therapy sessions with the child are delivered in English, Cantonese, or both — whatever best matches the child's language environment at home and at school.
Your first consultation is free. Reach out in Cantonese, Mandarin, or English — whichever feels most natural.
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