Who We Are

About Advance Therapy

Advance Therapy is a team of certified BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) and trained ABA therapists dedicated to one thing: helping children on the autism spectrum build the skills that change daily life — communication, connection, confidence, and independence.

Based in Mississauga and supporting families nationwide through in-home and virtual therapy, we've spent more than a decade proving that where a child lives should never limit how far they can grow.

Advance Therapy clinical team collaborating in their office
Our Story

How Advance Therapy Began

Advance Therapy began with a simple observation: too many families were waiting too long for autism support — stuck on waitlists, driving hours to clinics, or piecing services together from multiple providers.

So we built something different. Instead of asking families to come to us, we bring evidence-based ABA therapy to children — in their homes, at their daycares, and online. Over 10+ years, that family-first model has grown from a small local practice into a team of 30+ professionals supporting more than 500 families, while keeping the thing that mattered from day one: every child is treated as an individual, never a template.

Our Mission

To make high-quality, personalized ABA therapy accessible to every family of a child with autism — regardless of where they live — and to equip parents as confident partners in their child's progress.

Our Values

What We Believe

  • Every Child Can Learn

    Our job is to find how each child learns best, then teach in small, achievable, celebrated steps.

  • Families Are the Heart of Therapy

    Parents spend the most hours with their child, so we coach and equip you — progress shouldn't pause when the therapist leaves.

  • Data Over Guesswork

    Every session includes data collection, and every plan is adjusted based on what the data shows. Progress you can actually see.

  • Comfort Speeds Growth

    Children learn best in familiar places, which is why we work in real environments — home, daycare, and online — not unfamiliar clinic rooms.

  • Compassion Is Non-Negotiable

    We meet every child with patience and respect for their pace and personality, and every parent without judgment.

Our People

Meet Our Team

Certified, compassionate professionals who bring evidence-based ABA therapy into Canadian homes — and treat every family like their own.

Jennifer Pretorius, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Advance Therapy
BCBA

Jennifer Pretorius

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jennifer designs and oversees individualized ABA programs for children with autism. She conducts assessments, sets measurable goals, and supervises therapists to make sure every child gets high-quality care. Jennifer works closely with families, giving parent coaching so progress continues at home.

Kate Ness, Clinical Supervisor at Advance Therapy
Clinical Supervision

Kate Ness

Clinical Supervisor

Kate supports the clinical team by guiding ABA therapists and monitoring each child's progress. She reviews session data, adjusts treatment plans as children grow, and keeps therapy consistent across home, daycare, and virtual settings. Kate is known for her warm, family-centred approach and clear communication with parents.

Vidhatri, ABA Therapist at Advance Therapy
ABA Therapy

Vidhatri

ABA Therapist

Vidhatri delivers one-on-one ABA therapy sessions using play-based, positive reinforcement methods. She helps children build communication, social, and daily-living skills in a fun and supportive way. Vidhatri collects session data carefully and works with the supervising BCBA to track each child's progress.

Isabella Menduca, ABA Therapist at Advance Therapy
ABA Therapy

Isabella Menduca

ABA Therapist

Isabella provides personalized ABA therapy to help children develop language, play, and independence skills. She creates a safe and encouraging environment where children feel confident to learn. Isabella partners with families to support their child's goals both during sessions and in everyday routines.

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ABA Therapy

Riya Panchal

ABA Therapist

Riya Panchal works one-on-one with children to build communication, social, and self-help skills through structured, play-based ABA sessions. Each activity is shaped around the child's own interests, keeping sessions motivating and positive. Session data is recorded at every visit and reviewed with the supervising BCBA so goals stay on track.

Our Track Record

Advance Therapy by the Numbers

  • 10+ Years of Experience
  • 500+ Families Supported
  • 95% Goals Achieved
  • 30+ Team Members
Your Journey With Us

How We Support Families

From the first free consultation to every milestone after, we stay beside you. We complete a comprehensive assessment, build an individualized plan with measurable goals, deliver therapy where it works best for your family, and coach you through parent coaching so wins at therapy become wins at home. We'll also help you understand the funding options available to your family — explore our full range of services to see how it all fits together.

Let's Write Your Child's Next Chapter Together

Behind every statistic above is a child who said a first word, made a first friend, or mastered a morning routine — and a family who got there with the right support. We'd be honoured to be that support for yours.