Compassionate, evidence-based support for children with challenging behaviours in Vancouver. No diagnosis required. Bilingual services in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Every child is different, and so is every family's experience. These are some of the most common concerns families bring to Krisie — you don't need a diagnosis to ask for help.
"Behaviour is communication."
When a child screams, hits, refuses to leave the house, or throws food across the table, it can feel overwhelming and impossible to navigate. But these behaviours are rarely about defiance or manipulation. More often, they are the only way a child has found to communicate something they don't have words for yet — frustration, overwhelm, a need for control, or sensory discomfort.
This is not a failure on your part as a parent. It is a signal that your child needs a different kind of support — and that there are practical, learnable strategies that can genuinely make things better. Krisie works alongside parents to understand what is driving the behaviour and to build skills that address the root cause, not just the surface.
Private ABA behaviour support is open to any family in Greater Vancouver, regardless of diagnosis. If you are worried about your child's behaviour, that concern alone is enough to reach out.
Good behaviour support starts with understanding the behaviour, not rushing to change it. Here is how Krisie approaches the work.
A no-obligation conversation about your child's behaviour, your family's routines, and what you've already tried. Krisie listens first, and will let you know honestly whether ABA behaviour support is likely to help.
Krisie observes the behaviour, interviews parents and caregivers, and collects data to identify the function of the behaviour — why it is happening and what is maintaining it. This step is essential for building a plan that actually works.
A clear, practical written plan is developed with your family's input. It outlines replacement behaviours to teach, antecedent strategies to prevent triggers, and how to respond in ways that reduce the behaviour over time.
Krisie coaches you to implement the plan confidently in your home language — English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Progress is tracked with data and the plan is adjusted as your child responds. You are never left to figure it out alone.
There is a lot of misinformation about behaviour therapy online. Here are four things families often get wrong — and what the evidence actually shows.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis to access ABA behaviour support?
No. Private ABA behaviour support does not require any diagnosis. Krisie works with children who have a range of challenges — including tantrums, aggression, school refusal, picky eating, and emotional regulation difficulties — whether or not they have a formal diagnosis.
What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)?
A Functional Behaviour Assessment is a structured process that identifies why a challenging behaviour is happening. By understanding the function of the behaviour — whether it serves to gain attention, avoid a task, obtain something desired, or provide sensory input — Krisie can design a much more effective support plan than if we simply tried to stop the behaviour without understanding it.
Is ABA therapy punishment-based?
No. Modern, ethical ABA is built on positive reinforcement — rewarding desired behaviours to make them more likely to occur again. The goal is to teach children new skills so that challenging behaviours become unnecessary, not to suppress behaviour through fear or discomfort.
How long does behaviour support typically take?
It depends on the complexity of the behaviour and the goals your family sets. Some families see meaningful improvement within a few weeks of consistent implementation; others work with Krisie for several months. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted based on data collected during sessions and parent reports.
A free conversation costs nothing. Tell Krisie what's happening, and she'll be honest about whether and how she can help.
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