Sam I Am Autism Services

Sam I Am Autism Services 👦🏻ABA Therapy for children on the autism spectrum.
🧡Helping families feel supported, informed & confident.
📍Northumberland County, Quinte & Durham Region.

Family gatherings can be harder for those on the autism spectrum. There are some ways you can help make the experience ...
10/10/2026

Family gatherings can be harder for those on the autism spectrum.

There are some ways you can help make the experience more enjoyable.

A few things to try:

1️⃣ Bring along some of your child’s favourite foods, in case they are needed.

2️⃣ Check in with your child and provide sensory breaks or quiet moments, as needed.

3️⃣ Make sure your child has their favourite things and comfort items.

You know your child best. Think about the different things that make your child on the autism spectrum feel calm and happy, and support them in reaching or remaining in those states throughout the gathering. Think about what makes your child on the autism spectrum feel anxious or upset, and try your best to minimize those things if you can.


Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Parent Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario. School-based services are available in some locations, as suitable.




Topics: strength-based support for autism, autism, autistic, ABA therapy, autism support, ABA strategies, neurodiversity affirming, behaviour strategies, ABA therapy Ontario.

10/07/2026

The LAST thing we ever want to do is overwhelm your child.

At Sam I Am, we take a gradual, step-by-step approach to learning and building resilience, so we DON’T overwhelm your child.

It doesn’t mean things will never be hard for them.
Personal growth and learning is sometimes hard.
It just means that we will be there to support them every step along the way.

📹: Gooseberry Studios



Topics: strength-based support for autism, autism, autistic, ABA therapy, autism support, ABA strategies, neurodiversity affirming, behaviour strategies, ABA therapy Ontario.

We learn so much from our students.We teach them a few things too.
10/03/2026

We learn so much from our students.
We teach them a few things too.

09/24/2026

Hi, I’m Sam! I am! :)
This is a big month for me.

It marks 25 years of supporting autistic children and their families.
25 years of listening.
25 years of learning.
25 years of teaching.
25 years of supporting.
25 years of advocating.

I want to send out a thank you to all the families I’ve met along the way, for allowing me to be a part of your journey.

I want to send out a thank you to all the people along the way who have collaborated and supported in the endeavor to enrich the lives of children on the autism spectrum.

I want to send out a very special thank you to all the autistic children who have made me smile, worry, learn, and grow as a person along the way.
Because of you, it has been an amazing 25 years.

🧡 Sam

09/15/2026

🥳 From the teeny, tiny wins to the huge wins - we believe in celebrating them all.

Some things can be REALLY hard to learn.

Some things can be SO hard to do, even when you know how to do them.

We believe in celebrating each progressive step and milestone along the way.

Some wins represent weeks or even months of work. Your child works so hard at trying things that are new or challenging. We see it. We celebrate them. We encourage them to celebrate themselves.

Does your child on the autism spectrum need extra support?

Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Parent Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario. School-based and daycare-based services are available in some locations, as suitable.



Topics: autism, autistic, ABA therapy, autism support, ABA strategies, neurodiversity affirming, strength-based support, parenting tips, behaviour strategies, ABA therapy Ontario.

📹: Gooseberry Studios

09/10/2026

Questions to ask If your child is screaming are what are they trying to communicate and how can they be supported.

Do they have the words to communicate?
Do they have the emotional regulation skills?
Do they have any strategies to help them?
Do they have skills to manage life challenges?

If they don’t, there are ways to support them.



📹: Gooseberry Studios

Each school year can highlight new or continuing support needs for autistic students. Student needs can vary widely. Som...
09/09/2026

Each school year can highlight new or continuing support needs for autistic students.

Student needs can vary widely. Some potential IEP supports might include:
➡️ An adapted workload.
➡️ Accommodations with transitions.
➡️ Designated spaces for breaks if needed.

An Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, can help ensure that your child is provided with the tools, supports, and strategies they need to succeed in school. In addition, it can highlight priority goals to work on during the school year.

In Ontario, an IEP is developed for any student identified as “exceptional” via the school board Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process. IEPs are created for students in a special education class within the first 30 school days. An IEP can also be created for a student without a formal IPRC identification if they need accommodations or modifications to be successful in school.

Parents are an important part of the process and can provide input to the development of the IEP. You know your child best. Share relevant information with your school team.

Does your child on the autism spectrum need extra support at school?

🔗Click the link to book a free ABA consultation call with Sam I Am to discuss your child’s specific needs and how we can help: https://www.samiamautism.com/contact

Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Parent Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario.

School-based and daycare-based services are available in some locations, as suitable.



Topics: Back to school, IEP, autism support, ABA strategies, neurodiversity affirming, strength-based support, parenting tips, caregiver coaching, behaviour strategies.

Supporting a child on the autism spectrum with the transition from summer break to the school year will look different f...
09/05/2026

Supporting a child on the autism spectrum with the transition from summer break to the school year will look different for every child. There are some common areas that may help your child feel more prepared for the changes.

Knowing what to expect and practicing beforehand can help.

There are some things you can do that may help your child on the autism spectrum feel more prepared:

1️⃣ Return to your typical school morning routine before school actual starts.

2️⃣ Take your child to the school yard or playground before the first day of school and hang out.

3️⃣ Practice some school routines at home - eating from a lunch bag, playing outside for recess, completing some work tasks.

Does your child on the autism spectrum need extra support?

🔗Click the link to book a free ABA consultation call with Sam I Am to discuss your child’s specific needs and how we can help: https://www.samiamautism.com/contact

Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Parent Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario.

School-based and daycare-based services are available in some locations, as suitable.



Topics: Back to school, autism support, ABA strategies, neurodiversity affirming, strength-based support, parenting tips, caregiver coaching, behaviour strategies.

Big feelings and meltdowns can look different for every child. ▶️ They might include yelling or crying. ▶️ They might in...
08/15/2026

Big feelings and meltdowns can look different for every child.

▶️ They might include yelling or crying.
▶️ They might involve scratching someone.
▶️ They might include someone hitting themselves.

Meltdowns can also happen for many different reasons.

➡️ Sometimes it is the inability to communicate one’s wants and needs.
➡️ Sometimes it is the inability to regulate one’s emotions.
➡️ Sometimes it is the lack of tolerance for various tasks or routines.
➡️ Sometimes it is the inability to tolerate any amount of waiting.

There are so many other reasons meltdowns might happen.

Regardless of how they look, or why they are happening, they are often a concern for families for many reasons.

They can be harmful.
They can significantly impact a family’s daily life.
They can significantly impact an individual’s ability to get through the day.

Supporting an individual on the autism spectrum with big feelings and meltdowns requires compassion, understanding, and skill.

Supporting an autistic child with big feelings and meltdowns requires helping them learn strategies and develop skills that will help to increase their ability to regulate their emotions in ways that improve their quality of life.

Does your child on the autism spectrum need extra support with big feelings and meltdowns?

🔗Click the link to book a free ABA consultation call with Sam I Am to discuss your child’s specific needs and how we can help, or visit our website to learn more. https://www.samiamautism.com/contact

Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario.



📷: Gooseberry Studios

Topics: big feelings, dysregulation, meltdowns, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, co-regulation, self-regulation, skill building, emotional learning, autistic children, autism support, ABA strategies, ABA therapy Ontario, Ontario Autism Program, OAP, neurodiversity affirming, strength-based support, parent coaching, ABA therapy, ABA Coaching, behaviour strategies, autism services near me, Northumberland County autism support, Quinte West autism services, Durham Region autism support.

Thinking about a conversation as having phases can help to identify the areas children on the autism spectrum may need e...
07/29/2026

Thinking about a conversation as having phases can help to identify the areas children on the autism spectrum may need extra support.

Making conversation initiations is one phase. There are many ways to initiate conversation.

Observe the types of conversation initiations your child on the autism spectrum makes, and note which types they may need to practice.

Some example types of conversation initiations:

A simple greeting - “Hey”

A standard opener - “What’s up?”

A comment about a current activity - “The water is so cold”

A compliment - “I like your hat” 🧢

A comparison - “You’re taller than me”

An observation - “I have those shoes too” 👟

A question - “Can I play?”

An opinion - “I love this show” 📺

Pick one type that your child isn't currently doing and try practicing every day.

Does your child on the autism spectrum need support in certain areas?

🔗Click the link to book a free ABA consultation call with Sam I Am to discuss your child’s specific needs and how we can help: https://www.samiamautism.com/contact

Sam I Am Autism Services provides ABA Therapy for autistic children and ABA Parent Coaching for families. We support you with the goals that matter most to your child and family.

Home-based ABA services are available across Northumberland County, Durham Region, and Quinte, Ontario.

School-based and daycare-based services are available in some locations, as suitable.

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Cobourg, ON

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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