Practical, evidence-based ABA strategies to help children with ADHD focus, manage impulses, and build the skills they need for school and daily life — across Greater Vancouver. No diagnosis required.
ADHD makes it genuinely harder to pay attention, sit still, wait, and organise. ABA doesn't fight against your child's neurology — it builds structured, motivating environments where those skills can be practiced and strengthened over time.
Short, structured tasks with clear expectations and immediate reinforcement help children build the ability to sustain attention — and gradually extend it as their skills grow.
ABA teaches children to pause before acting through practiced routines, visual cues, and reinforcement of waiting — skills that reduce blurting out, grabbing, and physical impulsivity.
Visual schedules, checklists, and structured routines turn abstract expectations into concrete, manageable steps — reducing the overwhelm that ADHD often creates around transitions and multi-step tasks.
Children with ADHD often experience emotions more intensely and recover more slowly. ABA builds a vocabulary and a set of coping strategies that help children recognise, name, and manage big feelings.
Families often wonder whether to pursue ABA or medication for ADHD. The honest answer is: they address different things, and for many children, using both produces the best outcomes.
From the first conversation to ongoing coaching, here is what working with Krisie looks like for families navigating ADHD.
Krisie listens to your concerns about your child's attention, behaviour, and daily routines. This call is free, low-pressure, and a chance to ask any questions you have about whether ABA is likely to help.
A structured assessment identifies the specific behaviours that are causing the most difficulty — their frequency, triggers, and what maintains them. This is the foundation for building a plan that actually works for your child.
Krisie designs a programme targeting your child's specific ADHD-related challenges, including reinforcement systems (like token boards), visual schedules, and scripts for transitions and difficult moments.
Regular sessions — in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin — teach you to use the same strategies at home that Krisie uses in sessions. Consistency between home and therapy is one of the most important factors in progress.
Getting a formal ADHD diagnosis in BC often means a long waitlist — sometimes a year or more for a paediatric assessment. You don't have to wait.
If your child is struggling with attention, completing tasks, impulse control, following instructions, or managing emotions — you can access private ABA behaviour support right now. Many families begin working with Krisie while they are still waiting for a formal ADHD assessment, so they are not losing months of potential progress. A diagnosis may be needed for some publicly funded programmes, but it is never required for private support.
Private BCBA rates are $120–$180/hr. Behaviour Technician sessions, when part of the programme, are $40–$70/hr. Krisie offers a free initial consultation so you can understand what support would look like before making any commitment.
Can ABA therapy help children with ADHD?
Yes. ABA is highly effective for many of the challenges associated with ADHD — including inattention, impulsivity, difficulty following instructions, and emotional outbursts. ABA uses structured reinforcement systems and environmental supports to build exactly the skills that ADHD makes difficult: attention, waiting, organisation, and self-regulation.
Is ABA therapy a replacement for ADHD medication?
No, and it doesn't need to be. ABA and medication address different aspects of ADHD and work well together. Medication can help with neurological symptoms; ABA builds the behavioural and organizational skills that medication alone does not teach. Many families use both approaches simultaneously with good results.
Does my child need an ADHD diagnosis to access ABA support?
No. Private ABA support does not require any formal diagnosis. If your child is struggling with attention, impulse control, completing tasks, or following routines — regardless of whether they have a diagnosis — ABA behaviour support can help. Many children benefit significantly from support while they are still waiting for a formal assessment.
What does ADHD behaviour support look like day-to-day?
Sessions are structured but engaging, designed around your child's own interests to maintain motivation. Krisie builds reinforcement systems — like token boards and visual schedules — that make expectations clear and predictable. Parent coaching sessions teach you to use the same systems at home, creating the consistency between school, therapy, and family life that is essential for ADHD support to work.
No waitlist, no referral needed. Tell Krisie what you're seeing at home, and she'll help you figure out the next step.
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