Parent-Child Behaviour Consulting in Edmonton

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Helping Children Build Skills, Reduce Challenges, and Thrive in Everyday Life

Every behaviour tells a story. When children struggle with emotional regulation, attention, social interactions, transitions, or challenging behaviours, they are often communicating a need they do not yet have the skills to express.

Our Behaviour Consulting services help children, youth, and families understand what is driving behaviour while building the skills needed for meaningful, lasting change. Through evidence-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), our Board Certified Behaviour Analysts® (BCBA®) and Behaviour Consultants partner with families, schools, and caregivers to create individualized strategies that support success at home, school, and in everyday life.

What Is Behaviour Consulting?

Behaviour Consulting is a collaborative service that focuses on understanding why behaviours occur and identifying strategies that support positive development.

Rather than focusing solely on reducing unwanted behaviours, Behaviour Consulting seeks to understand the function of behaviour and teach new skills that better meet a child’s needs. Research shows that children are more successful when they are taught replacement skills and provided with supportive environments that encourage growth.

Our Behaviour Consultants work closely with families to:

  • Understand behavioural challenges

  • Identify environmental triggers and patterns

  • Develop practical intervention strategies

  • Build communication and social skills

  • Improve emotional regulation

  • Increase independence and daily living skills

  • Support positive family interactions

  • Collaborate with schools and community supports

Every plan is individualized because every child is unique.

What Is a BCBA®?

Our Behaviour Consulting services are led by professionals who hold the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) credential.

A BCBA® is a graduate-level professional who has completed specialized training in behaviour analysis, met rigorous certification requirements, and demonstrated expertise in assessment, intervention planning, data analysis, and behaviour support. BCBA® professionals are trained to develop evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful and socially significant outcomes for children and families.

Working with a BCBA® ensures that your child receives services grounded in current research and professional standards.

Who Can Benefit From Behaviour Consulting?

Emotional Regulation Difficulties

  • Frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts

  • Difficulty managing frustration

  • Challenges coping with disappointment

  • Intense reactions to change or transitions

Social Challenges

  • Difficulty making or maintaining friendships

  • Challenges understanding social cues

  • Problems with turn-taking or cooperative play

  • Social anxiety or withdrawal

Behavioural Concerns

  • Aggression toward others

  • Property destruction

  • Defiance or non-compliance

  • Repetitive behaviours

  • Self-injurious behaviours

  • Elopement or safety concerns

Attention and Executive Function Difficulties

  • Difficulty following routines

  • Problems staying focused

  • Impulsivity

  • Trouble completing tasks independently

Skill Development Needs

  • Daily living skills

  • Self-care routines

  • School readiness

  • Communication skills

  • Independence at home and school

Behaviour Consulting can benefit children and youth who are neurotypical as well as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental disabilities, learning challenges, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental concerns.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop skills, build confidence, and thrive within their family, school, and community.

Our Approach to Behaviour Consulting

The first step often involves a comprehensive behavioural assessment. During this process, our Behaviour Consultant gathers information through:

  • Parent interviews

  • Direct observation

  • Collaboration with teachers and caregivers

  • Behaviour tracking and data collection

  • Review of developmental history

  • Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) when appropriate

The assessment helps identify patterns, triggers, strengths, and areas for growth. From there, we create an individualized plan tailored to your child’s specific needs.

Behaviour Consulting for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Many families seek Behaviour Consulting following an autism diagnosis.

Behaviour Consulting can support children with ASD by helping develop:

  • Communication skills

  • Social interaction skills

  • Emotional regulation

  • Self-help and daily living skills

  • Play skills

  • School readiness

  • Safety awareness

  • Independence

Our approach focuses on helping children participate meaningfully in the activities and relationships that matter most to them and their families.

Behaviour Assessments

At KIN Integrated, we believe behaviour should always be understood within the context of the whole child.

We look beyond the behaviour itself and seek to understand:

  • What the child is communicating

  • What skills may be missing

  • How the environment influences behaviour

  • What supports can help the child succeed

Our approach is strengths-based, compassionate, and evidence-informed. We focus on building meaningful skills rather than simply managing behaviours.

Children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and supported.

Behaviour Consulting as Part of an Integrated Team

One of the unique benefits of KIN Integrated Child Health is our interdisciplinary model.

Behaviour Consulting is often most effective when integrated with other services such as:

  • Psychology

  • Speech-Language Pathology

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Parent Consultation

  • Psychoeducational/Autism/ADHD Assessments

By working together, our team develops coordinated care plans that address the whole child rather than isolated concerns.

This integrated approach helps families avoid fragmented care and creates a more seamless experience.

School and Community Collaboration

Children often spend a significant portion of their day at school.

When appropriate, our Behaviour Consultants collaborate with:

  • Teachers

  • Educational assistants

  • School teams

  • Daycares

  • Community programs

  • Allied health professionals

This collaborative approach helps ensure consistency across environments and supports better long-term outcomes for children and families.

Serving Windermere, South Edmonton and welcoming families from Leduc and Beaumont.

You have questions, we have answers

  • We provide counselling for all teen issues, mental health, body issues, teen relationships, trauma & parent-child issues and co-parenting impacts on teens.

    We also support parents and caregivers as part of our holistic approach.

  • The severity of symptoms, the level of need and the rate of progress are all factors which influence the length of therapy. Certainly, therapy beyond what is necessary for your teen’s mental health will not be entertained out of respect for your time, finances and your teen’s independence. When the majority of treatment goals are met, the frequency of therapy may be reduced to bi-weekly, monthly or as needed.

  • Explicit information, such as verbatim thoughts or expressions, are kept confidential. General information around themes, conflicts and progress, may be shared depending on the treatment. Parental involvement will be recommended when there is clinical value. Mandatory disclosures will be made for legal and safety reasons.  

    For custody issues, in cases where divorced parents are each required to consent on behalf of their teen’s participation in treatment, we require a copy of the court order.  

    We do not testify in legal proceedings unless subpoenaed.

  • Yes—especially with younger children, parent involvement is key. We may include check-ins, parenting support, or family sessions as needed to ensure consistent support at home and in therapy.

  • For additional questions not answered here, give us a call at (XXX) 000-000. Or, complete our online booking forum below. At your child’s first appointment, you may learn all you need to know.

  • No, you do not need a referral to see a psychologist in a private practice in Alberta;you can book an appointment on your own.

We proudly provide Behaviour Consulting services for children, youth, and families throughout Edmonton, Southwest Edmonton, Beaumont, Leduc, and surrounding communities.

Whether you are seeking support for emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, challenging behaviours, school concerns, or developmental skill building, our Behaviour Consultants are here to help.

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Book a consultation today to learn how Behaviour Consulting can support your child and family.