About us
Welcome to Lakeshore Child Development Services! We are committed to providing exceptional in-home and community-based support designed to empower families and promote individualized care. All services are delivered directly by an M.A., Registered Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sleep Consultant. We help families thrive by offering parent coaching, sleep training, and child development support, along with guidance in behaviour management, language and communication skill-building. We also provide autism support through a play-based, naturalistic approach to Applied Behaviour Analysis, designed specifically around your child’s strengths and needs
Grounded in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, and a healthy, attachment-focused approach, our mission is to nurture growth, learning, and confidence in every child. We proudly support families with or without a diagnosis. Let us help you navigate your child’s journey with the compassionate guidance and support they deserve
Our Diverse Services
Creating Brighter Futures,
One Moment at a Time
Parent Coaching and Consultation Services
Welcome to our LCDS community, where we empower parents and caregivers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to help their children thrive. All consultations and coaching are provided by an M.A., Registered Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sleep Consultant, ensuring expert, evidence-based guidance tailored to your family’s needs.
We offer a variety of consultation and training services, including sleep training, behaviour reduction plans, general skill development, and autism-focused support. Consultations are designed to give you a jumpstart in understanding the supports and resources available for your child, and to provide practical strategies that can be implemented right away.
You’ll leave each consultation with a clear, actionable game plan, feeling equipped, confident, and ready to move forward in supporting your child’s growth and development. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with guidance, encouragement, and a focus on your family’s goals.
Foundational Skills for Child Development for Early Years (0-6)
Our Early Years services provide individualized, in-home or centre-based support to help your child build confidence and reach important developmental milestones. With hands-on guidance from a trained professional, we work directly with both you and your child—modeling strategies, shaping new skills, and supporting you in using approaches that fit comfortably into your daily routines.
All goals are fully personalized to your family’s needs. Whether you’re looking for help with one specific area—such as sleep routines, potty training, or language development—or you’d like a more comprehensive plan targeting several developmental areas at once, we’ll create a support plan that fits your child and your family best.
We focus on the foundational skills that matter most in the early years, including sleep, potty training, schedules and routines, emotional regulation, tantrums and behaviour, language and communication, play skills, social development, and school-readiness. Our goal is to make learning feel natural, playful, and meaningful for your little one while ensuring you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Together, we’ll turn each new stage of growth into a positive and empowering experience for your child and family.
Autism, Neurodiversity and Developmental Support Services
Our ABA services are rooted in the scientific principles of behaviour analysis and delivered through a trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-led approach. We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive space to show up as themselves, while being gently guided to grow, learn, and build new skills at their own pace.
Services are provided directly by a M.A., Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.), ensuring high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based care. We work closely with families and educators to provide practical strategies for behaviour support, routine development, communication growth, and fostering independence. We also help parents navigate new diagnoses, understand neurodiversity, and access community resources so they feel supported every step of the way.
Together, we collaborate to empower your child’s development, strengthen your confidence as a caregiver, and create meaningful progress that aligns with your family’s values and goals.
Services
75 Canadian dollars
75 Canadian dollars
Range $125-825
Starting at $125
Starting at $125
"When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower"
Alexander Den Heijer
Our Approach
At LCDS, we are committed to the compassionate evolution of treatment for people of all abilities. We follow an assent-based care approach which emphasizes the importance of the child's agreement and willingness to participate in therapeutic activities. We believe that fostering a collaborative environment enhances the effectiveness of treatment and the child's growth. Together with the families we serve, we create meaningful experiences that respect and honour each child's unique journey. Through the use of parent training, play-based learning, and natural environment teaching, we find ways to connect with our client's and celebrate who they are as individuals.
Here are just a few examples of how we can help:
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Age-Appropriate Play Skills – Encouraging exploration, creativity, and learning through developmentally appropriate play.
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Language and Communication – Supporting expressive and receptive language, social communication, and overall communication skills.
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Parent Coaching and Training – Providing practical strategies, guidance, and support to empower caregivers in fostering their child’s growth.
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Sleep Training – Individualized support for establishing healthy sleep routines and addressing common sleep challenges.
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Potty Training – Guidance and strategies to help children develop independence and confidence in toileting skills.
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Behaviour Support & Emotional Regulation – Helping children manage emotions and behaviours, including tantrums and frustration, through evidence-based strategies.
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Support in Establishing Healthy Habits – Promoting nutrition, self-care, hygiene, and daily routines for overall well-being.
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Establishing Appropriate Schedules and Routines – Creating structure and predictability to help children thrive at home, school, and in daily life.
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – Evidence-based strategies to teach new skills, support learning, and address behavioural challenges.
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Life Skills for Neurodivergent Learners – Building independence in daily living, social, and functional skills.
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Direct Instruction and Academic Support – Individualized, structured academic support to reinforce learning and skill acquisition.
