Using curriculum developed for adolescents/young adults with ASD and other social challenges, we will investigate the mysteries of dating! Over 9 sessions, we will explore appearance, independence, confidence, initiating and maintaining relationships as well as differences, values and safety. Class includes 1 private coaching session. (Please note: this class does not include anatomy and sexual […]
Ages 6-9 Social Saplings is about developing social skills, regulation and social thinking in children ages 6-9. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety. Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship […]
PEERS for teens ages 13-17. 16 week social program. participants must be willing to practice and want to improve their social skills. Topics covered include entering conversations, appropriate use of humour, hosting get toethers, bullying and good sportsmanship as well as much more. Parent debrief at end of class to help support students. Cost is […]
Want your kids to develop their self awareness and express their emotions through art? Then this is the perfect class for your 6-12 year olds. While I am not a therapist, I have been studying therapeutic art techniques, have many years experience with challenged learners and am a certified teacher. I enjoy spreading my love […]
In this practical class, we will help teens prepare for the transition to adulthood by covering topics like: communication, health and hygiene, self awareness and change, time and money management and problem solving. This is a comprehensive, 16 session class, that includes 1 private coaching session. Cost is $1200. Ages 15-19
Different times call for creative measures! We can still be social during our distancing! Thsee classes will each include a prerecorded instructional video and a real time meeting to discuss our art experience. Material list will be provided. Zoom will be used for our meetings. Ages 8-13 You can join the class at any time […]
Let’s get together on Zoom and learn about PEERS! Zoom allows us to see and converse with each other in a typical lesson format. Interaction and participation is strongly encouraged. Homework practice and parental involvement required. PEERS teaches adolescents ages 13-18 to enter conversations, trade information, deal with teasing and bullying as well as many […]
Using Taming Worry Dragons and other sources, we will identify worries and develop cognitive and behavioural tools to reduce their impact on our daily lives. Class is taught in an engaging format and practicing the class taught tools at home is encouraged. Includes a short parent debrief and homework. Ages 6-12, in eight 1 hour […]
Just in time to help your child with back to school anxieties! Using Taming Worry Dragons and other sources, we will identify worries and develop cognitive and behavioural tools to reduce their impact on our daily lives. Class is taught in an engaging format and practicing the class taught tools at home is encouraged. Includes […]
New program just in time for back to school! Prepare your kids for potential teasing and bullying. This program pulls on scientifically proven anti bullying strategies and presents them in a fun format your kids can use to empower themselves in daily interactions with peers and siblings. $150 for 3, one hour sessions, plus parent […]