Sari Risen, M.A., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, BCBA
Speech-Language Pathologist/Behaviour Analyst

Services
At Action Potential Services, we focus on providing services primarily for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Our services include the following:
- Assessment and consultation or therapy for individuals requiring augmentative communication systems. Augmentative communication systems are methods of communication other than natural speech that allow an individual to express his/her needs, desires, and ideas. These methods are often used in conjunction with therapy to improve spoken language. Examples of augmentative communication include low-tech systems, such as the Picture Exchange Communication System, and high-tech systems, such as Proloquo2go used on an iPad.
- ABA therapy focusing on the following:
- Improving skills in the following areas: articulation/motor speech (production of clear speech), language, reading, writing, self-care, social skills
- reduction of interfering behaviours
- Speech and language therapy sessions focusing on motor speech/articulation skills
(production of clear speech), language, phonological awareness, reading, and social
skills.
- Assessment and treatment of feeding challenges related to food selectivity. Food
selectivity refers to picky eating, which often occurs due to a combination of
hypersensitivity to particular sensory stimuli and deficits in oral motor skills.
- Individual reading and math instruction using Direct Instruction
- Social skills groups