Competent Learner Model

Now Available in, Ontario, Canada Only at Kick Start Therapy

The Competent Learner Model (CLM): A Breakthrough for Children with Autism

Kick Start Therapy is proud to introduce the Competent Learner Model (CLM)—a revolutionary, research-backed educational framework designed to support children with Autism by building on what they do best.

For the first time ever in Ontario, this innovative approach is exclusively offered at Kick Start Therapy, setting a new standard for personalized, inclusive, and strength-based learning.

What is CLM?

The Competent Learner Model is not just a program—it’s a transformative way of teaching. CLM helps children thrive by targeting their strengths, building independence, and empowering educators and caregivers with the tools they need to create lasting change. Rather than forcing children to fit into a traditional box, CLM adapts to how your child learns best—emotionally safe, data-driven, and deeply personalized.

Why CLM Works?

There is a simple mechanism behind CLM: it systematically develops key learner repertoires through structured instruction, assessment, and reinforcement. This approach ensures learners build essential skills for independence and success across various environments.

Here are the key benefits of CLM:

1. Tailored to Your Child’s Unique Strengths

CLM starts with powerful assessment tools:

CLM Placement Assessment pinpoints where your child is and where to begin.
CLM Repertoire Curriculum helps build essential life skills: communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

Every step of the journey is designed to unlock your child’s true potential—academically, socially, and behaviorally.

2. Empowering Educators, Parents, and Teams

CLM trains the people who matter most:

CLM Academy & Online Courses give educators world-class training.
Hands-on Coaching makes the learning stick.
Your team becomes CLM-certified and confident—no need to rely on outside consultants.

This means more consistency, better results, and a cost-effective approach that schools and families love.

3. Measurable Growth, Every Step of the Way

Progress isn’t just promised—it’s tracked.

Your child gets a personalized Learner Folder to document their journey.
Our CLM Management System (CLM-MIS) gives real-time insights to keep learning on track.

This ensures every decision is data-driven, meaningful, and focused on moving your child forward.

4. Built for Real Implementation—Not Just Talk

Unlike other models, CLM is designed to work within your child’s daily routine—in schools, therapy sessions, or at home.

It builds internal capacity within your team, not dependence on external experts.
It’s sustainable, scalable, and made for long-term success.

What Makes CLM at Kick Start Therapy Different?

We’re not just introducing CLM to Canada—we’re making it work for your child. Being the best service provider for evidence-based therapies for Autism, the team at Kick Start Therapy is trained, passionate, and committed to turning the CLM approach into real, visible progress for your child.

This isn’t just another therapy—it’s a future where learning feels natural, families feel supported, and every child is empowered to succeed.