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We accept e-transfer for payment. If you require an alternative payment method, please feel free to reach out.

Private Insurance Coverage
We are Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), so you may be eligible to use your private insurance benefits. We recommend checking with your provider to confirm coverage.

OAP Funding
We are Clinical Supervisors on the Ontario Autism Provider List, so you can use your OAP funding to pay for services.

We work with children of all ages, whether they have a diagnosis or not. Our team has extensive experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Contact us to learn more about a program tailored to your child’s unique needs.

If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for under the sleep consultation or behaviour consultation tabs, please reach out to schedule a meet and greet. We can discuss your needs and determine if we’re a good fit for each other.

Due to the remote nature of the consultation we are able to service families worldwide. We are based in the Easter Standard Timezone and are available for in-person consultation in the Collingwood, ON area.

We blend Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles with respectful, evidence-based parenting techniques to support families in fostering independence and developing new skills. Our approach focuses on understanding behaviour, identifying its purpose, and teaching skills to replace challenging behaviours. Each plan is individualized, compassionate, and practical, ensuring strategies align with your family’s values and goals. Together, we create a customized plan that promotes lasting progress and strengthens your bond with your child.m

Larissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Family and Child Studies, a Diploma in Behavioural Science, and a Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), Ontario Autism Service Provider (ONT), and a Clinical Supervisor on the Registry of Autism Providers in BC. Additionally, she is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant through the Family Sleep Institute.

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A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) is a trained professional who helps people improve their behaviours, especially when those behaviours are challenging. They use proven techniques to teach new, positive behaviours and reduce behaviours that might be harmful or disruptive. BCBAs work with individuals of all ages, including those with autism, and they create personalized plans to help each person succeed.

Applied Behaviour Analysis is the study of how people’s behaviours are influenced by their environment. It looks at what happens before and after a behaviour to understand why it occurs and how it can be changed. Behaviour analysts use this knowledge to help people learn new skills, improve their behaviour, or reduce behaviours that are harmful or disruptive. The goal is to create positive, lasting changes in behaviour using proven techniques based on research and science. This approach is often used with individuals with autism, but it can help anyone who wants to make changes in their behaviour.

At Shaping Waves, we use a family-centered approach to sleep training, aimed at creating better sleep for the entire family. We understand that every family is unique, so we tailor my strategies to fit your parenting style and comfort level. The goal is to help your child develop healthy sleep habits that lead to lasting progress, while strengthening your connection as a family.

Larissa has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst since 2016 and is a Certified Sleep Consultant with the Family Sleep Institute. She brings her knowledge and expertise as a Behaviour Analyst and applies it to her sleep consultations. She uses evidence-based approaches in both her sleep consultations and behaviour consultations to make effective long-lasting changes.