Healthcare Confidence Program 🩺
Visiting the doctor, dentist, hair salon or other healthcare visits can feel overwhelming for many children — but it doesn’t have to be. Our Healthcare Confidence Program helps children build the skills and confidence they need to navigate healthcare settings with comfort and ease.
At Social Connections ABA Therapy, we’ve created a simulated healthcare room, where children can practice and prepare in a safe, supportive environment. Through individualized sessions, we focus on teaching functional communication for self-advocacy, building regulation strategies to reduce anxiety, and always meeting each child where they are. By empowering children with the tools and confidence to succeed, we make healthcare experiences more positive — one step at a time.
Tailored one-on-one sessions designed to work with your child at their pace in a real-life simulated room set up as a Doctors Office, Dental Office or Hair Salon. We work on building comfort through a caring and supportive environment.
1:1 Parent Mediated Approach
Focuses on teaching functional communication skills for self-advocacy, supporting regulation strategies to help children approach appointments with comfort and confidence, and always meeting each child where they are to build trust and success at their own pace.
Promotes Independence and Growth
Receive personalized social stories, visuals and tailored resources to assist each child through any and all scenarios, along with a certificate of completion when they feel successful.
Personalized Materials & Resources
This program was designed with input from professional nurses, dental hygienists, and hairdressers to ensure the skills we teach reflect real-world care and experiences.
Designed with Care
Program Highlights
Parent-Mediated Support: Parents and caregivers are an essential part of the process! You’ll stay for each session, actively participate, and learn strategies alongside your child.
Weekly Sessions: Sessions are held once per week and typically run 45 minutes, tailored to your child’s needs that day.
At-Home Practice: You’ll receive simple, practical homework each week to help reinforce skills and build your child’s confidence between sessions.
Pace That Fits Your Child: There’s no set timeline — every child progresses at their own pace. Some may need a few weeks just to feel ready to enter the room, while others may be ready to jump right in. We’ll meet your child where they are.
Individualized Supports: We create personalized tools for your child, including visual supports, social stories, token systems, and more — all designed to help them succeed.​
Support Beyond the Centre: When your child is ready, and with your healthcare provider’s agreement, we can even join you to support your child during their first real healthcare visit.
What is this program designed to do?
This program helps children build confidence, comfort, and self-advocacy skills for healthcare-related visits like going to the doctor, dentist, or hairdresser. We meet each child where they are, help them practice in a safe, supportive setting, and give parents tools to support their progress.
How is this different from regular ABA therapy?
This program is highly specialized and designed specifically for healthcare routines. It combines direct therapy in a simulated environment with parent coaching, home practice, and even optional support at real appointments. It also incorporates feedback from real healthcare professionals to make the skills as practical and realistic as possible.
Why is parent participation required?
You are your child’s best advocate and teacher. By participating, you’ll learn how to support your child’s comfort and progress during visits at home and in real-world settings — not just at the centre. We want you to feel confident too!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the program fee?
The program offers direct therapy, BCBA supervision, personalized plans, custom materials, and homework. Optional support during real healthcare visits is also available when your child is ready. Please contact us for price and more information.
Why was the program designed with input from professionals?
We work with nurses, dental hygienists, and hairdressers to make sure our program reflects what actually happens during real appointments. This helps your child practice realistic steps and routines — so when the time comes, it feels familiar and achievable.
How do I sign up?
Ready to join the waitlist? Reach out to us by phone or email — we’re here to help!
info@socialaba.com
905-321-6447
We’d love to talk with you about how we can help your child feel more confident.
Ready to get started?
We’re currently offering this program exclusively to Social Connections families first — spots are limited, so join the waitlist today!
We’d be honored to support you and your child on this journey toward more comfortable, confident healthcare visits. Every child deserves to feel safe and understood — and we’re here to help make that possible, one step at a time.
If you’re interested in learning more or would like to join the waitlist, we’d love to hear from you.