ABA
Applied behaviour analysis, an evidence-based approach to building skills and supporting behaviour.
Surrey Place Dictionary
Glossary
Find plain-language definitions for service names, acronyms, funding terms, and Surrey Place program language.
Adaptive Functioning
Everyday life skills like communication and self-care.
Annual Operating Plan
A one-year roadmap that puts the Strategic Plan into action.
AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Ontario law setting accessibility standards for organizations.
ASD
Autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, behaviour and sensory processing.
Behavioural Intervention Plan (BIP)
A structured plan with strategies to understand and support behaviour.
Brand, Partnerships and Growth
Marketing, business development, fundraising and partnerships.
Caregiver Coaching
Clinicians coaching caregivers to use strategies in everyday routines.
Case Management
Coordinating services across multiple providers.
Clinical Formulation
Interpreting assessment results to guide intervention planning.
Co-Design
Shaping programs and services with those most impacted, so their voices guide what we create.
Connected Technologies and Data
Technology, data and analytics teams.
Desired Outcomes
What success looks like as a result of our work.
Diagnostic Assessment
An evaluation to determine if someone meets criteria for a condition.
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements to qualify for a service or funding.
Embedded Clinician Model
Clinicians working directly within a school, agency or community program, while employed externally.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
A mindset that encourages curiosity, courage and initiative in how we work.
Executive Functioning
The skills that help us plan, stay organized, remember and control impulses.
Family-Centred Care
Treating families as essential partners in care.
Fee-for-Service
Paying directly for specific services, outside government funding.
Fractional Staffing
Accessing clinicians or specialists part-time or as needed, without a full-time hire.
Functional Assessment
Evaluating everyday tasks and the barriers to independence.
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)
Measuring progress against individual goals, not standardized scores.
Hybrid Service Delivery
A mix of in-person, virtual and embedded services.
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