Welcome to Consultation à Petits Pas
"Start with joy, then make peaceful progress." - Dr. Gregory Hanley, BCBA-D
About Consultation à Petits Pas
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Consultation à Petits Pas, we believe in a compassionate, trauma-informed, and learner-led approach that addresses not only a learner's behavioral needs but also their social, academic, and emotional well-being. We work closely with families and other professionals to create a comprehensive plan that meets the unique needs of each child.
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Approach
To properly disseminate ABA and its ever evolving nature. We aim to do this by providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and learner-led services. This will be achieved by acknowledging our learners’ behaviors as a form of communication indicating consent/assent to implemented strategies and encouraging continuous parental involvement, a
To properly disseminate ABA and its ever evolving nature. We aim to do this by providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and learner-led services. This will be achieved by acknowledging our learners’ behaviors as a form of communication indicating consent/assent to implemented strategies and encouraging continuous parental involvement, and feedback to goal setting and its future success. We take pride in ensuring that, not only Montreal, but its greater surrounding areas can receive support as we believe radius should not determine support and service access.
Our Team
Our Approach
Our Team
Our team is comprised of certified behavior analysts recognised by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), master-level graduates in ABA, certificants in process, and registered behavior technicians (RBT).
Enhancing Learner Development
Applied Behavior Analysis
Assessments & Program Plans
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a natural science that uses principles of behavior to improve specific behaviors and teach new skills. This is done through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and learner-led approach that fosters independence and increases overall quality of life.
Skill-Based Treatment
Assessments & Program Plans
Applied Behavior Analysis
The treatment focuses on teaching communication, tolerance, and contextually appropriate behaviors (CABs) like sharing items, transitioning between tasks, and completing chores Success relies on repeated practice and unpredictable reinforcement. The main goal is to build trusting relationships and help children navigate the uncertainties and challenges of daily life effectively.
The priorities in this process are trust, dignity, and safety.
Assessments & Program Plans
Assessments & Program Plans
Assessments & Program Plans
We conduct direct and indirect assessments. Results from these assessments help create a more comprehensive individualized program plan (IPP) used for skill building and behavior management. The IPP is thoroughly explain to families and signed consent is required prior to implementation.
Direct Therapy
Collaborative Team Approach
Assessments & Program Plans
Behavior analysts write learners' behavior and skill acquisition programs. These programs outline what skill/behavior is being worked on, why it is being worked on, and exactly how to teach the skill and behavior. Moreover, the type of data collection is stated to track the progress of the skill/behavior and a mastery criteria to let us know when the program has been mastered!
Collaborative Team Approach
Collaborative Team Approach
Collaborative Team Approach
Our team works collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed. We believe in a holistic approach that encompasses the expertise of all professionals.
Coaching and Consulting
Collaborative Team Approach
Collaborative Team Approach
Our work is not done when a learner can perform skills with our team. The most important part the is maintenance and generalization of the taught skills. We provide parent coaching to ensure that, not only our learners continue to success outside of sessions, but that parents have the necessary tools to keep the learning going, and feel confident and competent when services end.
Our Team
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Meet Samantha! She is a behavior consultant with 5 years of experience working with individuals with autism, across various profiles and ages, in clinics, daycares, and home settings. She has her master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in ABA from Brock University. She is also currently studying to sit for the BCBA exam.
Samantha uses a learner-centered approach to impart new competencies in areas such as language and communication, daily routines, and behavioural management. Importantly, she integrates a trauma-informed and compassionate care model into her daily work to encourage supportive interactions and a positive and safe therapeutic experience.
Samantha loves to use her artistic side to create individualized materials for her learners to increase motivation and optimize learning
Felicia Bertone, RBT
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Meet Felicia! Felicia has worked in the field of ABA for at least 6 years and has been a registered behavior technician (RBT) under the supervision of various behavior analysts for 3 years. Moreover, she has had her early childhood education (ECE) degree for 5 years. She has worked in multiple settings, such as the home, daycare, school, and clinic with children of ranging ages and profiles.
She enjoys coming up with creative ways to motivate her learners, whether it is through singing songs, physical play, arts and crafts, etc. She always brings the joy in every one of her sessions.
Celina Rust, BCaBA, MPEd
Samantha Velenosi, M.ADS
Celina Rust, BCaBA, MPEd
Celina is a board certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) with more than 6 years of experience working with individuals with autism across the lifespan in daycares, homes, and schools. She has a bachelors in Psychology from McGill University and a Masters in Professional Education with a specialization in ABA from Western University of Ontario. She works closely with her supervising BCBA to continue to implement and disseminate a trauma-informed, compassionate, and learner-led ABA practice. She is also studying to sit for the BCBA exam.
She is passionate about teaching, learning from, and working with others to produce a holistic therapeutic approach.