Category Archives: Children

☀️ Summer 2025 Group Programs at Active Pediatrics! ☀️

Active Pediatrics is excited to offer three engaging, therapist-led group sessions designed to support children’s growth through play, connection, and skill-building.

🌟 Life Skills Essentials (Ages 12–17)
Wednesdays | Led by Jezlyn Lang, OT
Support your teen’s independence with hands-on learning focused on time management, self-care, responsibility, and snack prep—plus confidence and self-advocacy skills that last a lifetime!

🖍️ Giggle & Scribble – Pre-Writing Group (Ages 4–6)
Tuesdays | Led by Annabelle Phillion, OT
A bilingual, play-based group that builds fine motor skills, pencil grasp, and drawing confidence—perfect for little ones preparing to write!

🎲 Friendship Builders: Game On! (Ages 8–11)
Thursdays | Led by Shikha (OTA) & Mekayla (ABA Therapist)
An integrated OT/ABA social group that uses classic board games to teach turn-taking, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking in a fun, peer-focused setting.

📅 Check the images for full dates, times, and pricing.

📍 Held at Active Pediatrics | Spaces are limited!

📝 To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

Ontario government, CHEO break ground on new integrated treatment centre

A ceremony was held at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Thursday morning to break ground on a new integrated treatment centre.

The new, fully accessible, state-of-the-art children’s treatment centre will provide integrated and coordinated care under one roof to better serve children and youth living with complex medical, developmental and behavioural needs, connecting them to the care they need, closer to home, the Ontario government said in a news release Thursday.

Read the news here:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ontario-government-cheo-break-ground-on-new-integrated-treatment-centre/

🥦 Feeding Challenges

Did you know that feeding challenges are common among children with autism? Sensory sensitivities, picky eating, and mealtime stress can make it tough. Aidescanada’s Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit offers insights and strategies to make mealtimes more positive and manageable for everyone.

Explore the toolkit for practical tips: https://bit.ly/4eUK1ND

🌟 Discover the Incredible Playgroup Finder! 🌟

The Parent Resource Centre (PRC) mobile-friendly website makes it easy for Ottawa parents to find the perfect EarlyON playgroup with just a few clicks. 🧸✨

Discover:
🔸Easy-to-Navigate Map: Find playgroups quickly and easily.
🔸Customizable Search: Filter by day of the week, age of the child, time of day, and area of the city.
🔸Toy Libraries & Outdoor Spaces: Access a variety of toys and beautiful, safe play areas.
🔸Multilingual Playgroups: Options available in different languages.
🔸Parenting Resources: Books, workshops, and more.

Explore now: https://www.incredibleplaygroupfinder.ca