Autism services
Autism Consultation for Families
Autism support, built around your family.
For families of children with autism
Individualized support for your child and family.
We know that every child with autism is different and has their own strengths and challenges.
Families may have questions about behaviour, communication, learning, independence, or how best to support their child at home, at school, or in the community. TriPoint Autism & Literacy Education Services (TALES) provides individualized consultation to help families better understand their child’s needs, identify practical strategies, and make informed decisions about supports and services.
Individualized consultation
How we can help.
Consultation starts with your concerns and priorities. Support can range from a focused consultation about a specific concern to ongoing consultation as your child’s needs change, and may include any of the areas listed below.
Understanding behaviour
Helping you understand why certain behaviour may be happening and identifying practical, positive ways to support your child and family.
Learning & skill development
Identifying skills that may be important for your child and developing strategies to support learning, independence, and participation in everyday activities.
Assistive technology supports
Exploring evidence-based ways to support your child using assistive technology that may help with communication, learning, and independence.
School & educational support
Helping you understand your child’s educational needs, review existing supports and goals, and prepare for productive conversations with your child’s school team.
Supported by a doctoral-level behaviour analyst
Expertise that bridges disciplines.
Autism consultation is provided by Joe Novak, EdD, BCBA-D, ATP, one of only 14 BCBA-Ds currently listed in British Columbia by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Joe’s background includes behaviour analysis, education, assistive technology, and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology. This broad perspective allows him to consider how behaviour, communication, learning, and the environment may work together when helping families understand and support their child. Joe also has specific expertise in modern ABA-based assessments and curricula, including the VB-MAPP and PEAK.
Every child and family is different. Recommendations are tailored to your child’s strengths, needs, and goals, as well as your family’s priorities, to help you identify practical next steps that make sense for your life.
Joe Novak
EdD, BCBA-D, ATP
Owner & Director
One of only 14 doctoral-level Board Certified Behaviour Analysts listed in British Columbia, with more than 20 years of experience in special education, autism services, and assistive technology.
What to expect
Consultation starts with understanding your child.
Consultation begins with a conversation about your concerns, your child’s strengths and needs, and what you would like help with. From there, we’ll determine what type of support makes sense for your family. Consultation may be provided virtually or in person, depending on your needs and the nature of the service.
Schedule a free initial consultation to tell us about your child, discuss your concerns and priorities, and determine whether TALES can provide the support your family needs. Following the consultation, we’ll recommend an approach and provide clear information about services and fees before you decide whether to move forward.
Get in touch
It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start.
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you’re looking for. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you understand the options.
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your child, your concerns, and any past assessments or support.
Get a recommendation
We’ll talk about how we can provide support and give you clear information about services and fees.
Decide what’s right for you
Move forward when you’re ready, with no commitment before then.
