About Mount Etna Child & Family Services
Welcome. We are so glad you are here. A place you can walk in, take a breath, and feel both supported and understood.
Holistic, Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
Mount Etna Child & Family Services offers tailored ABA, Speech, OT and caregiver support that prioritizes holistic wellbeing. We integrate individualized care, collaborate closely with families and support networks, and embrace neurodiversity at every step. Each child has an individual therapy room in our space, designed for comfort and belonging.
A Note from Our Founder
I created Mount Etna because I believe every child has a spark inside them, and with the right support, that spark can grow into something powerful. This was never just a business idea. It started from a place of passion, connection, and wanting better for our children and families.
Our clinic is grounded in evidence-based practices like ABA, OBM and NDBI, but what truly guides our approach is humanity. We lead with connection before correction, follow each child's natural motivation, and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small.
Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do. Your culture, your parenting style, your language, and your child's individuality are all part of the plan. People often ask why we named our practice after a volcano. Mount Etna is powerful, alive, always evolving, just like our children.
Whatever brought you to Mount Etna today, I want you to know this: you have come to a place that cares, a place that listens, a place that sees your child the way you do, full of possibility.
Adina Yankov
MPEd., RBA (Ont.), BCBA, IBA
Founder & Executive Director
What “Neurodiversity-Affirming” Actually Means
Neurodiversity-affirming means working with the way your child's brain actually works, instead of trying to make it work like someone else's.
Adults are no different. Some people do their best work in an office, feeding off the noise and the people around them. Others need a closed door and a quiet room before anything clicks. Neither one is the right way to work. They're just different brains needing different conditions.
Our Approach
ABA
- Our therapists use Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions and Natural Environment Teaching. We prioritize hands-on, experiential learning over rigid directives, emphasizing fun and motivation.
Speech
- We prioritize articulation, language, and communication through naturalistic methods, and we are well-versed in AAC. We integrate beloved programs such as Jolly Phonics for literacy and Social Thinking.
Parent Support
- We extend support to parents, teachers, and caregivers through evidence-based coaching, plus counselling and parent behaviour support. These programs equip families with research-grounded strategies.
Start with a Call. We'll Take It from There.
Tell us about your child and your family. We'll explain your options, what funding covers, and what happens next.