In our small, cozy groups your child joins a trained Occupational Therapist and a peer or two to practice the magical skills of coming up with ideas and solving the little social “problems” that pop up during play. Through playful prompts, silly storytelling, and open-ended building and pretend play, we gently stretch imagination and collaboration… Read more
Executive functioning skills provide the basis for the brain's "command center", to enable tweens (ages 10-12) to self-regulate, plan and organise their thoughts and to put their plans into action to achieve their goals. This group is aimed at supporting tweens navigate the last years of primary school and support the transition into high school.… Read more
Therapy Group for Young Children: Building Calm and Confidence! Is your child aged 4 to 6 struggling with anxiety or emotional regulation? Join our supportive therapy group designed just for them! Help your child develop essential skills to navigate their emotions and foster a sense of calm. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment where children… Read more
Executive functioning (EF) skills serve as the brain's "air traffic control system," coordinating complex mental processes that allow us to manage our thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals. These skills are crucial for planning, organization, decision-making, and self-regulation. This group will focus on supporting teens as they move through secondary school and help them… Read more
Creative music therapy for infants and family. The music sessions are designed to support regulation, family bonding with positive auditory input. A mix of singing, instrument playing and momochord improvisation are offered in a gentle nurturing environment. The intervention is suitable for infants: - Born prematurely - Signs of developmental delays - Birth injuries -… Read more
Are you navigating the unique challenges of raising a twice exceptional child? You are not alone? Join our supportive community of parents who understand and can relate to your journey. What we offer: - Collaborative Peer Engagement: Share your experiences with other parents who face similar challenges. - Open Discussions: Talk about the trials and tribulations… Read more
Practicing social skills is usually most successful within situations that are meaningful and internally motivating for a child. Interaction and practice with other children who share interests with your child are likely to increase the enjoyment of engaging with others. What we offer: - Body awareness and personal space - Visual strategies - Verbal strategies… Read more
This Reading and Writing group supports children in building foundational literacy skills. Instructors are Speech and Language Therapists trained in literacy intervention programs (Orton-Gillingham or Sounds-Write) and have extensive experience working with students with various needs. Areas of Focus include: Letter knowledge and recognition (phonics) Blending Sound manipulation Spelling Word decoding skills Reading comprehension Writing… Read more
Being gifted comes with its own set of challenges. Often individuals feel isolated and misunderstood. Gifted individuals may have trouble navigating their expectations (perfectionism and procrastination), especially if there is an asynchronicity in skills (high IQ but difficulties with EQ). This group focuses on self-esteem, social skills, conflict resolution and leadership with like-minded individuals. The… Read more
Social experiences that are internally motivating and meaningful for the child often offer the best opportunity to learn and practice social skills. Interactions through conversations, sharing and games with other children are likely to increase enjoyment in engaging and exploring with others. Areas of Focus include: - Following and staying with the group plan -… Read more
The group focuses on helping children to learn and practice social skills through interactions with other children. To understand and observe their own emotions and feelings, along with recognizing others thoughts and feelings. By consistently practicing these skills through play, structured activities, and interactions, children develop their social vocabulary, develop their empathy and respect for… Read more
This Reading and Writing group supports children in building foundational literacy skills. Instructors are Speech and Language Therapists trained in literacy intervention programs (Orton-Gillingham or Sounds-Write) and have extensive experience working with students with various needs. Areas of Focus include: Letter knowledge and recognition (phonics) Blending Sound manipulation Spelling Word decoding skills Reading comprehension Writing… Read more