Organization: The Portia Learning Centre - Ottawa East and Central and Ottawa West
Phone Numbers: Ottawa 613-221-9777 * Ottawa East 613-998-2511 * Ottawa West 613-591-9966
Email: info@portialearning.com
Website: www.portialearning.com
Address:
50 Steacie Dr
Kanata, ON
K2K 2A9
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Executives: Karen McArthur - President and Chief Executive Officer
Public Contacts: Charlene Gervais - Chief Clinical Officer
613-591-9966 * cgervais@portialearning.com
Pam Giles - Client Services and Human Resource Manager
613-355-3303 * pam@portialearning.com
Service Description: Treatment for children with Autism and developmental disorders and delays
  • Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) 
  • Comprehensive early intervention program follows a developmental curriculum to teach the core elements of socialization, communication, play skill, academic skill and many others 
  • learning through what motivates each child 
  • parent involvement

Stable learning environment 
  • one-on-one therapy
  • Group and classroom setting 
  • Home Programs and Consultative Services are available

Other services: 
  • Speech and language pathologist 
  • Occupational therapy 
  • psychological services
  • psychotherapy
  • social programs 
  • jump start programs
  • workshops for parents and professionals



Fees: Set fees
Application: Call, e-mail or visit website for more information
Eligibility / Target Population: Children ages 0-13
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: limited services available in French
Area Served: Kanata ; Nepean ; Orleans
See Also: Children and Youth with Disabilities
Last Updated: 2/20/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=211585

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