EDUCATION WORX
Behavioural & Education Specialists
Transforming Challenges into Achievements
OUR ASSOCIATES.
At Education Worx, the goal is to create a safe learning environment that allows individuals to lower their guard and be heard. Our team consults closely with parents and other professionals to maintain this sense of security.
Our director, Diana Kilby, has focused her 12 years in clinical practice on understanding the developmental roadmap and educational needs. Diana follows her client’s lead to attain successful outcomes by capitalizing on their motivation, utilizing family connections, building on their strengths and adapting their weaknesses.
Tailored Strategies for Lifelong Learning
Diana Kilby M.Ed. BCBA
Director & Behaviour Consultant
Diana Kilby is a certified teacher and a member of the Registered Autism Service Providers in the Province of British Columbia. She holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education, with a concentration in autism and related developmental disabilities. Diana’s extensive experience spans decades, working with children, youth, and adults with developmental, physical, and mental health challenges. Since 1998, she has dedicated herself to the field of special education, with training in mental health facilities, schools, and home settings.
As a seasoned practitioner, Diana integrates standardized assessments with a comprehensive understanding of developmental trajectories, trauma-informed care, and sensory support. She adopts a family-centered approach, tailoring her services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her expertise in assessment enables her to investigate academic and behavioral concerns using tools recognized by professionals such as clinical psychologists, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Diana excels in interpreting these assessments to optimize educational programs and outcomes.
Diana’s professional background as a teacher provides her with deep insights into the special education services within the school system. She has worked at the elementary and secondary levels, as well as in resource programs at the school, district, and provincial levels. This breadth of experience equips her with valuable knowledge, which she shares with families, empowering them to navigate the education system and advocate for their child’s needs.
More recently, Diana has presented on trauma-informed practices and inclusion at school districts and community events across British Columbia, helping to shape more supportive and inclusive educational environments.
LET US HELP.
OUR APPROACH.
Examine. Individualize. Adapt.
At Education Worx, we understand that strengths and challenges often stem from more than a single diagnosis. Our specialists not only have expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders but also recognize that individuals may have additional co-occurring diagnoses that impact their ability to progress. These may include limited or absent speech, coordination disorders (affecting both gross and fine motor skills), sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities, giftedness, behavioral issues, complex trauma, or executive functioning weaknesses.
We consider these confounding factors alongside the developmental disability, using evidence-based research to teach adaptive and functional skills tailored to each individual's unique needs.
CREATE ACCESSIBILITY
Where Every Child’s Journey Matters
By utilizing trauma-informed and sensory-supported strategies, our team fosters a safe and understanding environment that encourages individuals to co-regulate and build trust with those supporting them. This approach empowers individuals to express their understanding and demonstrate their knowledge.
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Unlocking Potential, One Child at a Time
Standardized assessments are used to highlight each individual’s strengths and provide insight into their challenges. These assessments are carefully selected based on the individual’s needs and are interpreted to identify the most effective strategies for addressing their educational requirements.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Building Brighter Futures Through Personalized Care
Our plans take a holistic approach, focusing on the entire person while being individualized and family-centered. We prioritize personalized goals and integrate them into the program, adapting as our clients master new skills.
BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATION
Guiding Growth Through Specialized Support
Our programs are specifically developed and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Our team serves as a catalyst for positive change, empowering your child with the autonomy they desire and deserve. We focus on transforming developmental pathways, fostering empathy, and demonstrating that all behaviour has meaning.
OUR TESTIMONIALS.
Diana’s experience and education were instrumental in facilitating the biggest turnaround in family life that I’ve ever seen, and it was with my own family, so I’ll be forever grateful. Within one year of working together we toilet trained my son, and taught him to communicate using a device. He is now working above grade level, and able to play games with his peers in his grade two class. He can tell me his thoughts and has began to speak. At seven my boy could finally say “I love you Mom” , and made a Christmas list for Santa for the first time. Diana has also been successful in breaking through his issues around food, and he now enjoys a healthy diet after years of issues. This has been the most incredible year of my life, and my son has a new confidence and happiness that was not there before. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Annaliese
As a parent of a nonspeaking autistic high school student who was struggling in his segregated classroom, I sought the expertise of special education teacher and BCBA, Diana Kilby. It turned out to be an excellent decision. My son had recently learned to communicate through typing on an iPad, and was frustrated that his educational placement did not reflect the advanced level of understanding he was demonstrating at home. While my son had been in a very low-level academic program, Diana used her knowledge as a teacher to adapt the general curriculum, so that my son could work for academic credit, at grade-level. Further, she performed educational tests which confirmed my son’s academic abilities, and conveyed this information to school staff in a professional manner. What I really admire about Diana is her vast experience in working with students who require support, and the way in which she is innovative in her approach. She is curious and creative, rather than simply relying on scripted protocols. Diana is a big-picture thinker, who believes in her students’ abilities, and views them as humans with potential. For this I am truly grateful. Seanon Jones
May I simply just say, what a comfort to uncover an individual who actually knows what they are talking about on the internet. You definitely realize how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More and more people have to look at this and understand this side of your story. Its surprising you aren’t more popular because you surely possess the gift.
Stevie
Our director, Diana Kilby, is a Registered Autism Service Provider for the Province of British Columbia
