Programs & Services by

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Once a family signs up, the agency will contact the family and book their 4 consultations at a time that works for both the agency and the family. Sessions will be made available between the hours of 9:00-4:00, Monday through Friday.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Daily Routine
  • Early Learning
  • Language
Provider:Breakthrough Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

💻Hybrid (Sudbury/Manitoulin)
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

Once a family signs up, the agency will contact the family and book their 4 consultations at a time that works for both the agency and the family. Sessions will be made available between the hours of 9:00-3:00, Monday through Friday.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Daily Routine
  • Early Learning
  • Language
Provider:Breakthrough Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

In-person
Location:Sudbury-Manitoulin
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children that are currently exclusively fed non-orally (e.g., g-tube). Parents are expected to participate in the group.

For help with:
  • Daily Routine
  • Feeding
  • Independence
  • Language
  • Life Skills
  • Picky Eaters
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Transitions
Provider:Bright Spot Therapy Services Ltd.

Fun with Food is designed for children aged 3 – 8 years of age that are selective feeders and eat a limited repertoire of foods. It is designed to increase children’s willingness to explore, interact, and accept new foods. Each child will receive a feeding assessment and then will participate in 8 sessions with peers.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Children must be able to learn and be supported in a group setting.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Independence
  • Play
  • Self-regulation
  • Social Skills
  • Vocational skills
Provider:Creative Therapy Associates

Friendship Builders is a group program that helps children build friendships and strengthen social skills. Through games and guided peer interaction, children practice conversation, cooperation, problem solving, perspective taking, and confidence in social situations.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Caregivers only

For help with:
  • Coaching
Provider:Creative Therapy Associates

This program provides families and teams with consultation and caregiver coaching from a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) to support skill development, behaviour strategies, and individualized goals. The focus is on building practical strategies and working collaboratively to support meaningful progress.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This is an in-person service model- not intended for virtual service model

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
Provider:Creative Therapy Associates

This program provides families and teams with consultation and caregiver coaching from a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) to support skill development, behaviour strategies, and individualized goals. The focus is on building practical strategies and working collaboratively to support meaningful progress.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-8

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Assessment
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Independence
  • Language
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Self-regulation
Provider:Creative Therapy Associates

Little Explorers is a group-based program for young children that runs once per week for 3 hours, providing a rich and engaging environment to support early learning and communication skills.
Through play-based activities, structured routines, and guided social interaction, children have opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with peers in a supportive setting. The extended program length allows therapists to create meaningful learning opportunities throughout the session while supporting children’s natural curiosity and engagement.
Children practice skills such as communication, turn-taking, following routines, early play skills, and interacting with peers. The program focuses on building confidence, encouraging exploration, and supporting early social and language development in a fun and nurturing environment.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Consultation
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Reinforcement
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide the parents/caregivers of children with an Autism diagnosis to learn skills and strategies on how to appropriately incorporate effective tools and strategies of Positive Reinforcement. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Registered Behaviour Analyst and a Positive Behavior Interventionist, ask questions, and create a beginner level reinforcement “Toolbox.” A variety of activities will be available for the youth who attend. Meal and refreshments provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Life Skills
  • Self-regulation
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide parents with children with an Autism diagnosis to learn skills and strategies on how to navigate around Sensory Processing needs. Families will have the opportunity to connect with an Occupational Therapist, ask questions, and learn about different sensory processing needs, what/where to purchase, and how to create simple tools right at home! A variety of activities will be available for the youth who attend. Meal and refreshments provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 13-18

For help with:
  • Life Skills
  • Mental health
  • Picky Eaters
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide parents with children with an Autism diagnosis to engage in collective cooking and life skills. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Dietician, ask questions, learn about picky eating, and to discuss the importance of cooking and eating meals together. A variety of activities will be available for kids who attend.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Consultation
  • Language
  • Life Skills
  • Play
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide the parents/caregivers of children with an Autism diagnosis to learn skills and strategies on how to appropriately incorporate effective tools and strategies for developing communication skills with youth. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Speech Language Pathologist, ask questions, and come out with appropriate methods for promoting language. A variety of activities will be available for the youth who attend. Meal and refreshments provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Daily Routine
  • Skill Building
  • Transitions
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide the parents/caregivers of children with an Autism diagnosis to learn skills and strategies on how to appropriately incorporate effective tools and strategies of Positive Reinforcement. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Registered Behaviour Analyst and a Positive Behavior Interventionist, ask questions, and create a beginner level reinforcement “Toolbox.” A variety of activities will be available for the youth who attend. Meal and refreshments provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Play
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide parents with children with an Autism diagnosis to learn skills and strategies on how to navigate around Sensory Processing needs. Families will have the opportunity to connect with an Occupational Therapist, ask questions, and learn about different sensory processing needs, what/where to purchase, and how to create simple tools right at home! A variety of activities will be available for the youth who attend. Meal and refreshments provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ages 0-18

For help with:
  • Independence
  • Life Skills
  • Picky Eaters
  • Skill Building
Provider:FIREFLY

This service is intended to provide parents with children with an Autism diagnosis to engage in collective cooking and life skills. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Dietician, ask questions, learn about picky eating, and to discuss the importance of cooking and eating meals together. A variety of activities will be available for kids who attend.