On Solid Ground Inc

We’re excited to share that our ROOTS Social Learning – Student Success Program will be continuing into the Fall 2026–2027 school year, and screening registration is open NOW until August 12th !!!

ROOTS provides a small group specialized learning environment for school-aged children, focusing on social skills, communication, classroom participation, outdoor learning, and foundational academics. Through structured, meaningful activities, children stay engaged, supported, and connected while building the skills needed for greater success in larger group learning environments.

With an emphasis on school-aged children's social growth, communication, academics, and emotional development—all in a fun and supportive environment, ROOTS continues to set a strong foundation for your child’s learning and confidence.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure their enrolment for September.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
📅 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

🕒 Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm or evening ROOTS from 4:00 - 6:00 pm (pending interest). Please indicate preference in screening form below

🗓️ Term 1: September 2026 to January 2027 (5 months)

🗓️ Term 2: February 2027 to June 2027 (5 months)

🎒 Age: 8-13* (compatibility vs. age)

💲Cost: $960 / Month

📍 Location: 89 Edgehill Dr. Barrie, ON

REGISTER BELOW:

PLEASE FILL INTEREST/SCREENING FORM: LINK BELOW IN COMMENTS

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out. We’re looking forward to another year of growth with learners and families!

📅 Civic Holiday Reminder!
Just a friendly reminder that On Solid Ground will remain OPEN on Monday, August 3 for the Civic Holiday.

All scheduled sessions and programming will continue as usual!
See you then ☀️

💎 PETERBOROUGH Social Club PATCH 2026-2027

Screening Registration NOW OPEN!

🙌 We are excited to announce the return of Club Patch, to our Peterborough location!

Club PATCH provides a fun, supportive environment where participants can build meaningful friendships while developing important social communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through engaging group activities and games.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

📍Location: 354 Charlotte St. Peterborough ON. (On Solid Ground)
🗓️ Day: Wednesday Evenings
🕕 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
🌱 Ages: 11 - 15* years

*Placement is determined based on compatibility of goals vs age

PROGRAM DATES

🗓️ These groups are designed as a 24-week program; your child’s participation in all 3 blocks is required; a non-refundable payment will be required to confirm entry into the program.

BLOCK 1: October 21 - December 9, 2026
BLOCK 2: January 13 - March 10, 2027
(No session on February 17)
BLOCK 3: March 24 - May 12, 2027

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
To help ensure participants succeed in the group setting, participants should be able to:

✅ Carry on a conversation for multiple exchanges
✅ Demonstrate basic perspective-taking skills
✅ Participate in interactive games with peers
✅ Exhibit low or no disruptive behaviours in a group environment

To register for a screening appointment complete the details HERE: https://forms.gle/4zLp6edpLPBmP5Vf6

We look forward to welcoming new members to Club Patch this fall!

We are so grateful for the review by ASAT - Association for Science in Autism Treatment! 🙏

Effective supervision is more than oversight—it’s a professional and ethical responsibility. As outlined in Section 4 of the BACB Ethics Code, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are charged with developing supervisee competence, protecting consumers of behavior analytic services, and upholding the integrity of applied behavior analysis (ABA). To support this important responsibility, ASAT Extern, Zaliyna Hina, and Board Member, Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LBA, reviewed Effective Teaching Procedures: Instructor Therapist Performance Quality Checklists. The author of this resource, Tammy Frazer, BCBA, offers a practical framework for training and evaluating therapists. Published by Different Roads to Learning, Effective Teaching Procedures breaks complex teaching behaviors into observable, measurable components making it easier to ensure treatment fidelity and promote therapist growth.

Read more to learn about this useful resource at: https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/book-reviews/review-of-effective-teaching-procedures/

The November 2025 issue of Science in Autism Treatment can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2025_11

Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe here for free: www.asatonline.org/newsletter/

💎Social Clubs 2026-2027
Screening Registration NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for our 2026–2027 Social Clubs!!!
Our clubs provide fun, engaging, and supportive opportunities for students to build friendships, strengthen communication and social skills, and grow in confidence through interactive activities and shared experiences.

Overview:
✅ Small group format; oversight by a Registered Behaviour Analyst / BCBA.

✅ Parent info meetings to review goals and teaching strategies (dates TBD).

✅ Clearly defined curriculum with individualized goals for your child.

✅ Themed sessions targeting (dependent on group) functional play, listening, gaining attention appropriately, joining in with peers, waiting, turn taking, on topic interactions, asking peers to interact, working together, solving problems, cooperation with others, conversational skills, empathy skills, reading non-vocal body language, strengthening and maintaining friendships.

🔥NEW PROGRAM:
Club PALS - EXPLORERS (NEW!): Mondays 9:00am-12:00 pm (Ages 3-5)
Play-based, engaging curriculum designed for preschool-aged learners (approximately ages 3–5)
Focus on building school readiness, early social communication, friendship skills, and independence
Individualized goals embedded within fun, topic-based activities (e.g., indoors and outdoors - sensory play, art, STEM, music, movement, cooking, and imaginative play)

Group Commitment:
🗓️ These groups are designed as a 24-week program; your child’s participation in all 3 blocks is required; a non-refundable payment will be required to confirm entry into the program.

🗓️ October 2026 - May 2027

🗓️ 3-blocks, 8 sessions each block (total of 24 sessions).
❗️Low disruptive/challenging behaviour is a prerequisite requirement.

Registration:
⏰ A 30-45 minute screening is required.

❗Screening registration does not guarantee placement into a group as it is important that there is a compatible grouping of skills/goals for participants.

*Note: Placement into a group is determined based on compatibility of goals versus child's chronological age.

SIGN UP FOR SCREENING: https://forms.gle/e8ZYX4k3JGF6B1a57

💎Social Clubs 2026-2027
Screening Registration NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for our 2026–2027 Social Clubs!!!
Our clubs provide fun, engaging, and supportive opportunities for students to build friendships, strengthen communication and social skills, and grow in confidence through interactive activities and shared experiences.

Overview:
✅ Small group format; oversight by a Registered Behaviour Analyst / BCBA.

✅ Parent info meetings to review goals and teaching strategies (dates TBD).

✅ Clearly defined curriculum with individualized goals for your child.

✅ Themed sessions targeting (dependent on group) functional play, listening, gaining attention appropriately, joining in with peers, waiting, turn taking, on topic interactions, asking peers to interact, working together, solving problems, cooperation with others, conversational skills, empathy skills, reading non-vocal body language, strengthening and maintaining friendships.

NEW PROGRAM: Club PALS - EXPLORERS (NEW!): Mondays 9:00am-12:00 pm (Ages 3-5)
Play-based, engaging curriculum designed for preschool-aged learners (approximately ages 3–5)
Focus on building school readiness, early social communication, friendship skills, and independence
Individualized goals embedded within fun, topic-based activities (e.g., indoors and outdoors - sensory play, art, STEM, music, movement, cooking, and imaginative play)

Group Commitment:
🗓️ These groups are designed as a 24-week program; your child’s participation in all 3 blocks is required; a non-refundable payment will be required to confirm entry into the program.

🗓️ October 2026 - May 2027

🗓️ 3-blocks, 8 sessions each block (total of 24 sessions).
❗️Low disruptive/challenging behaviour is a prerequisite requirement.

Registration:
⏰ A 30-45 minute screening is required.

❗Screening registration does not guarantee placement into a group as it is important that there is a compatible grouping of skills/goals for participants.

*Note: Placement into a group is determined based on compatibility of goals versus child's chronological age.

SIGN UP FOR SCREENING: https://forms.gle/e8ZYX4k3JGF6B1a57

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦

🚫 A reminder to please note that our clinics will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st in celebration of Canada Day.

✅ All sessions will continue as scheduled on Thursday, July 2nd.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, fun, and memorable holiday with family and friends! 🍁

Welcome to On Solid Ground – Solid Beginnings! We’re thrilled to finally launch a space dedicated to sharing more about our Caregiver Mediated Early Years (CMEY) program and the meaningful work we’ve been doing with families. Throughout the past four years, our team at On Solid Ground has proudly supported families across Simcoe County, offering parent coaching grounded in the Project ImPACT parent-training model. Our goal is to empower caregivers with practical, effective strategies that help their little ones thrive. Follow along for insights into our program, meet our parent-coaching team, and discover tips, stories, and updates designed to support you on your early years journey! #onsolidground #simcoecounty #CMEY #caregivercoaching #ABA #ABAclinic #solidbeginnings #projectimpACT #earlyyearsprogram #younglearners #autismservices #autismspectrumdisorder #autism #connectionandjoy #acceptance #childdevelopment #earlylearning #earlyyearssupport #parenttraining

⛔ This is a friendly reminder that our clinic will be CLOSED on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day long weekend. Sessions will resume as scheduled on Tuesday.

⭐We hope you and your family have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend!

💚A huge thank you to a few of our OSGs ‘Queens’ for helping to support the parent info event at West Bayfield Elementary School! 👑✨

✅ From setup to connecting with families, your teamwork, energy, and willingness to jump in wherever needed helped create a welcoming space for all!

It takes a strong team behind the scenes to create welcoming spaces for families and community, and we’re so grateful for all that you do. 🙏