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Spring Activities to Promote Motor Skills
# Spring Activities to Promote Motor Skills
With the long weekend around the corner and the warm weather upon us, now is the perfect time to introduce new activities to your child.

Act Learning Centre
May 18, 20232 min read


Supporting Neurodiverse Individuals: Language and Communication
## Supporting Neurodiverse Individuals: Language and Communication
Did you know May is Speech and Hearing Month? In this post, we will explore the importance of neurodiversity-affirming pract

Act Learning Centre
May 5, 20233 min read


Supporting Your Child Through March Break
# Supporting Your Child Through March Break
March Break is an exciting time. However, it can also be stressful, particularly for neurodivergent ind

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Mar 14, 20234 min read


Let's Talk Toilet Training: Tips for Success
# Let's Talk Toilet Training: Tips for Success
We often hear from parents about the ongoing difficulties they face with toilet training. To help with this often-frustrating process, we've put toge

Act Learning Centre
Feb 16, 20233 min read


Creating an Individualized Therapy Plan
## Creating an Individualized Therapy Plan
The process of seeking the right program for your child and family can often be overwhelming.
_What type of therapy is the best fit?_

Act Learning Centre
Jan 20, 20232 min read


How to Prepare Your Child for Holiday Gatherings
# How to Prepare Your Child for Holiday Gatherings
As exciting as the holidays are, they can often be a stressful period for children with autism. Large gatherings with extended family members an

Act Learning Centre
Dec 19, 20222 min read


A Holiday Gift Guide for Play and Development
# A Holiday Gift Guide for Play and Development
The holidays are almost here, which may lead you to ask… “What sort of gifts would be good for my child?”. Many toys can be used as tools for play and

Act Learning Centre
Nov 22, 20225 min read


Expanding Access to Autism Services Across Ottawa and the Valley
# Expanding Access to Autism Services Across Ottawa and the Valley
Since opening our doors in 2019, our continuous goal has been to provide children with autism spectrum disorder

Act Learning Centre
Oct 20, 20222 min read


Routine, Rhythm and Regulation
## Routine, Rhythm and Regulation
Many of us crave routine and structure. This is because routines are predictable, and predictability is calming. When something is predictable, we don't need to u

Act Learning Centre
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Back to School: The Long Game.
## Back to School: The Long Game.
You've probably noticed the signs in the stores or the targeted ads on your social media feed; it's officially time to start thinking about Back to School. There a

Act Learning Centre
Aug 18, 20223 min read
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