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About SOAR

At SOAR, we believe that every individual deserves to lead a life that is meaningful to them. We provide Supports and Opportunities for children and young people to develop skills, Achieve their dreams and develop emotional Resilience that will set them up to thrive. We are committed to building a trusting relationship with families, listening to neurodivergent voices and providing a safe space for clients to learn and grow, and become their authentic selves. 

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We have extensive experience working with a range of developmental differences including:

  • Autism

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Anxiety

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Learning Disorders

  • Mental Health or Behaviour Disorders

  • Genetic Disorders.

  • FASD.

 

We believe that behaviour is communication. Our focus is on working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to develop effective strategies that will improve their child’s health and well-being. Children and youth are supported in developing skills in the following areas:

  • Communication and language

  • Emotional regulation

  • Anxiety management

  • Social and play skills

  • Executive function skills

  • Academics

  • Life-skills (toileting, eating, sleeping, school-readiness).

 

For more information about evidence-based practice, school advocacy, ABA & Autism and local support, please visit our resources page.

Sylvia Hunter, M.Ed. BCBA
Director and Behaviour Consultant

Sylvia Hunter, M.Ed. BCBA Director and Behaviour Consultant of SOAR Development

Sylvia has worked in the field of Autism and Developmental Disabilities for 16 years in home, school and community settings.  She completed her BSc of Psychology in Ireland before moving to Vancouver. Sylvia completed her Masters of Education in Special Education in 2015 and has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst since 2016.  She is a RASP Category A Behaviour Consultant.

 

Sylvia is passionate about collaborating with families to support children and youth in living their best lives. She has additional training and professional development in areas of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, executive function and ADHD, trauma-informed practice, practical functional assessment and skills-based treatment.

 

Sylvia lives in Comox, BC with her partner and two children, their dog Rue and leopard gecko Inky.

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Welcome to SOAR  Development Centre

Behaviour Consulting and Support

About
Services
Family Portrait

Behaviour Consultation

(2 - 19 years)

Individualized, family and children-centred services

Support Group

Parent Coaching

For parents of children aged 3 - 6 years to prevent onset or worsening of challenging behaviour

Executive Function Support

Group supports for teens struggling with executive function and their parents

Friends

Mental Health and Anxiety Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy groups for parents and 1:1 support for children and youth

Child therapy
Business Interview

BCaBA/BCBA Supervision

Distance and direct supervision options available to help you become a competent, compassionate professional.

Get in Touch

For general inquiries, please fill out the form below. If your family is in need of support, please fill out our intake form.

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Contact Information

Phone

Email

Location

604.349.1053

Comox, BC

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