Your Behaviour Gal

Learning behavioral sleep support should meet you where you are, not the other way around. 👩🏼‍💻

One of the reasons I am so excited to introduce Level 1 of the Sleep Competency Certification Program is because it gives Behavior Analysts a more accessible starting point, a way to build the foundation in behavioral sleep support and enhance your current practice at a pace that works for you.

Level 1 is an asynchronous, self-paced learning experience hosted on Mighty Networks, so you can move through it in a way that actually fits your life. Through reviewing current research, applied cases, and case conceptualization frameworks. Each class builds on each other.

I am in the midst of recording and fine tuning each class, curating articles and information to ensure it is at the highest quality. The final CE count will be shared upon completion! This Level will ensure you have a strong foundation in the science and practice of behavioral sleep support, at a pace that works best for you.

Because Level 1 is self-paced, there is no limit on spots, so you can begin whenever you are ready rather than waiting for a cohort to open.

Whether sleep is completely new to you or you are looking to strengthen what you already know before moving into a more advanced application, Level 1 is designed to help you build that foundation with confidence. ✨

If you are interested in first access to the Level 1 Foundations Sleep Competency Course Work, sign up to mailing list where you will receive first access and most up to date information! 🐨

https://yourbehaviourgal.myflodesk.com/bcba-sleep-guide

Summer creates opportunities that the rest of the year often does not. ☀️

For many autistic children, summer brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Changes in routine, different expectations, vacations, and unstructured days can feel freeing for some children, while others lose the predictability they rely on to feel settled.

Despite that shift, summer also tends to be one of the best times to support sleep.

Longer days often mean more opportunities for outdoor play, families may have a bit more flexibility while parents are off work, and the transition back to school naturally creates a window to introduce small, sustainable routine changes before the fall.

Every child responds differently, which is why meaningful progress always starts with understanding their individual needs first.

A thoughtful sleep plan considers the whole picture, including daily routines, environmental factors, and any underlying medical concerns that may be contributing to sleep challenges.

If you have been thinking about supporting your child's sleep, summer can be a wonderful time to begin. We would love to support you.

We offer virtual sleep consultations for families across British Columbia and beyond, with hybrid support available from Vancouver and the Fraser Valley to Victoria and Langford, and we welcome families across Canada as well.

Learn more at https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com ✨

For the last few years, I have been noticing the same thing over and over in speaking to my fellow behavior analysts.

They show up wanting to build real competency in sleep support, but they land at very different starting points, and one certification format has never been able to meet everyone where they actually are. 👩🏼‍💻

This September, the Sleep Competency Certification Program is getting its biggest update yet, and it comes from that exact realization.✨

I’ll be introducing two levels of entry, so the learning experience can actually flex around where you are in your journey, not the other way around.

One level is built to help you develop a strong foundation of knowledge at your own pace, through self-directed, asynchronous learning you can move through as your schedule allows.

The other is focused on the true application of Behavior Skills Training (BST!), which is where the modelling in-real time, rehearsal, and feedback is the foundation, not just instruction. We focus on application, giving participants the chance to strengthen their clinical reasoning through active mentorship, participation in authentic mock scenarios and role play opportunities, review of real cases and individualized feedback and coaching along the way.

This model has been a long time in the making, and I cannot wait to share more of it with you. ✨

Over the next few days, I will be walking through each level in more detail, who it is designed for, and what you can expect from the experience.

Registration for the September cohort is officially open.

If this feels like the right next step for your practice, you can find all the details at https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/sleep-competency-program 🐨

Some of the most meaningful conversations happen when there is something to create together. 🩵

Creative activities like painting pottery at KoKo-Lu Art Studio gave our girls a chance to slow down, try something new, and just be together without an adult directed agenda attached.

What the team loved most is how naturally everything else unfolded from there. Conversations started on their own, confidence started to build in small moments, and friendships continue to take shape.

As the group has known each other for over a year, the outings look a little different depending on what the group needs that day, but the purpose behind Girls Who Game IRL stays the same.

We want to create real opportunities for teens to connect with peers, build meaningful relationships, and experience a genuine sense of belonging, in a space that feels safe enough to be exactly who they are.

While painting, some of the girls began opening up with each other, asking questions and offering advice, sharing pieces of their own experiences in a way that felt easy and natural.

Moments like this tend to happen when the pressure is off and there is something simple to focus on with your hands, something a lot of our families tell us they notice at home too.

We also underestimated how much the group would want to stay together that night. Everyone lingered well past our planned end time, which felt like a good reminder that connection often grows best in unstructured space, when there is nowhere to be and nothing to perform.

It was such a contrast to some of our earlier meetups, which tended to be shorter and a little more structured while the girls were still getting to know each other. Watching that shift happen felt like real progress, the kind we hope for in every group we run.

If you are a parent curious about Girls Who Game IRL, or a fellow BA interested in how unstructured social opportunities can support connection and confidence in teens, we would love to connect.

You can find more details at https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/girls-who-game ✨

The Sleep Competency Certification Program is evolving, and one of the most exciting updates coming this September is the introduction of two levels of entry. 👩🏼‍💻

The program was created to help Behavior Analysts build competency in behavioral sleep support through structured, evidence-based learning. As it has grown, it became clear that not everyone begins that journey from the same place.

That’s why there are now two pathways. ✨

Level 1: Foundational Knowledge

This is designed for anyone who is building their knowledge foundation. Through lectures, research, clinical examples, and evidence-based learning, participants develop the understanding needed to support behavioural sleep intervention. There is no homework, and enrolment is ongoing.This level is completed asynchronously and at your own pace, with learning and ethics CEs available with completion.

Level 2: Advanced Training & Clinical Mentorship

Designed for those ready to strengthen their clinical reasoning through application, Level 2 moves beyond lecture into hands-on practice. Participants work through mock scenarios, receive individualized feedback, and refine their decision-making with guidance from an experienced mentor, bringing real cases and clients into the room for support along the way.
Level 2 can be taken alongside Level 1, or on its own for those who have already completed an equivalent foundational training. To preserve the quality of mentorship and feedback, spaces in Level 2 are limited.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking a closer look at each level, who it’s designed for, and how to decide which pathway is the best fit.

Registration for the September launch is now open. Visit the link below to register, and stay tuned to learn more. 🐨
https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/sleep-competency-program

Behaviour makes more sense when we look beneath the surface. 🩵

Every behaviour is happening in a context. When we recognize where your child is on their regulation journey, it becomes easier to understand the kind of support they need before they are ready to learn, problem-solve, or reflect.

That does not mean every response looks the same. Some situations call for teaching, while others call for connection, reassurance, or simply staying close until your child feels safe enough to engage again. ✨

Swipe through the carousel to learn how the 5-Point Scale can help you recognize different levels of regulation and respond with greater confidence and intention.

If your family could benefit from additional support, we offer consultations for families virtually across Canada. You can learn more or book with our team through https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/contact. 🐨

Vacation often changes where we sleep, what we do during the day, and when bedtime happens. That doesn’t mean your child’s sleep has to unravel. 😴

Sleep isn’t supported by one perfect bedtime. It’s influenced by patterns, predictability, and the cues that help your child’s body recognize when it’s time to rest. While you’re away, those cues might look a little different, and that’s okay.

You don’t have to recreate your routine exactly as it is at home. Keeping a few familiar anchors, like a consistent bedtime routine, a comfort item, or a predictable wake-up time, can help provide enough consistency to support rest while still making room for late nights, special outings, and the memories that make vacations so meaningful. 🩵

Every routine has components that carry more weight than others. Identifying the routines that help your child transition to sleep can make it much easier to build flexibility into the rest of your vacation.

Recently, I had a family actually use the vacation as an opportunity to try something new. With new routines, new experiences, it can also be a great time to support children to sleep in different spaces, under different conditions. Returning home is also a great opportunity to remember the growth in sleep changes during vacation and exploring those same accomplishments at home!

If sleep has been feeling challenging this summer, we offer virtual sleep consultations for families across British Columbia, and hybrid support from Vancouver and the Fraser Valley to Victoria and Langford. We also support families across Canada and beyond. Learn more through https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/services-4. ✨

Sometimes it’s the simple summer activities that get overlooked the most.☀️

Playing outside, an evening walk, a favourite family tradition, or simply spending unhurried time together may not seem like much in the moment, but those are often the experiences that stay with your child.

Swipe through this carousel for a gentle reminder of why those everyday moments matter. 🩵

We’re so excited to welcome Heather Keble to the Your Behaviour Gal team as our newest Junior Behaviour Consultant. 🩵

Heather brings a thoughtful and compassionate approach to every family she supports. She believes that meaningful progress starts with connection, curiosity, and helping families feel like they don’t have to navigate challenges on their own.

At the heart of Heather’s work is the belief that families deserve to feel supported. She approaches every child and every parent with patience, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help them thrive.

Along with her experience supporting children across communication, social-emotional learning, daily living skills, and behaviour, Heather has a special interest in supporting Deaf Plus children and individuals with Down syndrome.

Welcome to the team, Heather! We’re so grateful to have you. ✨

If you’re looking for behaviour support, we’d love to connect. Heather offers in-home services in Langford, Victoria, and surrounding communities, as well as virtual support for families across British Columbia, Canada. Specifically in regard to socio-emotional learning for youth and young adults! .

Learn more about Heather and our team here: https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/team.