Dots Family and Child Development Services

Happy St Pattie’s day! ☘️

We had so much fun building leprechaun traps.

These types of open ended activities can feel challenging for students who prefer directive step activities, but imagination and critical thinking are very valuable skills.

Over multiple sessions we had opportunities to work on retelling the story, flexible thinking, trying different ideas and problem solving.

We also engaged in conversations about ‘being tricky’ as in difficult, and as in sneaky; as well as ‘being lucky’ as in fortunate/blessed, and as in happening upon a surprise or winning. ☘️

Outdoor exploration is so beneficial for children and their caregivers. 🌲🧐🧠💪🏻

Always have been and always will be 🙌🏻

I hope everyone has enjoyed a fun and safe summer, let’s get ready for back to school!!

Do you have mixed feelings about Summer Break?! 😎🌞🍉🌻⛱️🥰

"If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn" ~Ignacio Estrada

https://youtu.be/60Nba1fxU0A?si=LIpdpc5NXdRhTAQp
My heart and soul feel this.

The best example of emotional co-regulation that I’ve seen in a long while. This is what I hope to coach and support others to do and to understand.

Eva’s team mates meant well trying to calm her, but inadvertently could have been contributing to the escalation with everyone all talking and touching. It was too much for her brain and body to process adding to the perceived stress.

Joe helped calm her system and made her feel safe. Using one or two words to reassure her, breathing with her and supporting with familiar calming tool-squeezing her hands.

It takes a trusting relationship, an understanding of physiological impacts on the brain & body and utilizing familiar strategies. Science and compassionate humanity.

🧠🫀🫁 🥰🤗

Joe helps Eva through an Autistic Episode 🥹 Survivor 48

Happy spring break! 🌱☀️

Hope you’re all feeling love today. 💕

Currently accepting referrals from families seeking behaviour therapy services, with available session times in the early evening, as a registered provider with FSCD.