
Whether a parent or an educator those hard and challenging moments where a child is elevated and you don’t know what to do can happen to all of us. Feeling that frustration towards a child and self-doubt in your own ability to navigate those difficult moments, questioning the very strategies you have read about and wondering if your approach is not the ideal one. As a behaviour analyst and parent coach with over 24 years experience I have seen how general strategies don’t work for everyone. This is what has led me to focus on creating a BRIDGE between adult and child, by developing a deep understanding for what is behind those outbursts and then developing a road map of strategies that are reflective of what is at the root. Drawing from research in fields including child development and behaviour I use a BRIDGE framework I have created that involves walking you through a deeper understanding of a child’s complex behaviours and building out a road map of strategies with emphasis not just on discipline but rather what can be done to prevent the occurrences and help deepen your connection and reduce stress by creating more calm. Emphasis is placed on preventative strategies vs. solely on reactive ones and is framed in a supportive manner to strengthen the bond you have with your child.

Hi, I’m Michele!
I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s in Special Education and spent the early years of my career path working with families of children with a wide variety of developmental and physical needs, providing 1:1 and small group support. Over time my career shifted to servicing families whose children were on the autism spectrum or who were experiencing behaviour…
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“Michele Shilvock has been a part of our autism journey, and our family, for more than 16 years. She came into our lives when our daughter was just 3.5 years old and has seen us through all the major milestones—preschool, the elementary and high school years (and every IEP), getting her first job, and her first 2 years of university. Our daughter is now 20 years old, and living away at school, and when she needs advice or support, she still reaches out to Michele.” Michele Shilvock is extraordinary! She is an expert in the field of Autism with an innate sense of understanding the unique abilities of each child she works with. Michele will develop individualized programs to meet the specific needs of each child to help them succeed as well as programs based on parents and siblings needs to support the family. Michele began working with our son 11 years ago when he was diagnosed at the age of two. From the moment she walked in our door we knew we were in excellent hands. She not only works with our son but our whole family. We are a team! Michele comes with knowledge, instinct, innovation, compassion, support, patience and time. She is the full package. We have always felt that we were working together for the benefit of our son and our family. We shared the joy during success and progression and work together when challenges arise. Michele undoubtedly saved our son’s life and our family. We are so thankful. Michele has worked with our family for over 6 years, right from the time our oldest was diagnosed with asd. She has offered guidance and support for our son with autism both at home and in the school setting as well as providing parent coaching with our two younger children. Michele has always been professional, dependable and most of all honest with us every step of the way. She has been a great advocate for our son at school, always keeping on top of daily data and checking in with the team when needed. She has provided tools and techniques for my younger son to use in understanding his brother as well as challenging situations at school or with peers. Michele has a true passion for children and her experience shows in every interaction. We would, and have recommended Michele several times to other families, we are very grateful for her services with our family!
With Michele Shilvock as your guide through the world of Autism, you will be on the right path!