Category Archives: Health

On The Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy Spring Groups Are Here!

Swipe through and check out their physiotherapy and occupational therapy groups they have to offer this upcoming winter season!
Don’t miss out, spots are filling up fast!‍
For more details, check out their website or get in touch to register:
email kanata@ontheball.ca
phone 613-831-2377

‍Glassbox Fitness Enrollment Options

Health, Services and Programs

Enrollment Options:

Part-Time: 2 Days/Week (Mon, Tue, or Fri)
Deposit: $594 | Bi-Weekly: $396 (+$150 opt. Tuesday Supplement)
Flexible schedule for personalized participation.

Full-Time: 3 Days/Week (Mon, Tue, Fri)
Deposit: $594 | Bi-Weekly: $594 (+$150 opt. Tuesday Supplement)
Comprehensive schedule for full engagement.

Flexi-Enroll: 24 Sessions
Deposit: $594 | One-time payment
Attend sessions that fit your schedule.

Tuesday Supplement Only: Tuesdays (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Deposit: $300 | Bi-Weekly: $150
Skills-based sessions for extra enrichment

Download their PDF Brochure from link below
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9061c1ed-3b63-4445-9a8d-236beb6e1cb7

Program Highlights
Start Date: January 6th, 2025
Year-Round Program: Continues throughout 2025
Limited Availability: Only 4 places left!
Cancel Anytime: Flexibility with written notice

Request an Intake Form
Email us at Lifestyle@glassboxfitness.com
Download Brochure (PDF)
Call: 1-800-451-0356

General FAQ

Q: Does joining the New Waitlist for Neurodivergent 2025 Graduates guarantee a spot?
A: No, joining the waitlist gives priority consideration if spots open by July, reviewed in the order of contact. We’ll review the waitlist on May 15th and reach out to confirm interest.

Q: Is there a fee to join the waitlist?
A: No, joining the waitlist is free, allowing you to express interest in potential July openings.

Q: What is the Tuesday Supplement Program?
A: The Tuesday Supplement is an optional add-on for enrolled participants, providing additional Tuesday afternoon activities focused on fitness and life skills. The $150 bi-weekly fee is added to your existing payment if you’re already enrolled, with no additional deposit required.

Q: Can I switch between enrollment types?
A: Yes! Just reach out, and we’ll assist you in making the switch as needed.

Q: How does Flexi-Enroll work?
A: Flexi-Enroll gives you 24 sessions across consecutive weeks, offering flexibility without a full-schedule commitment.

Looking for ways to be active with the kids this fall?

Children, Health

Being active together after a busy day at school or work will give you something to look forward to and might even help you to sleep better. The kids won’t be the only ones having fun!

Parenting In Ottawa shared 20 simple ways to get active with your kids after school this fall:
https://activeforlife.com/20-ways-get-active-after…/

On The Ball’s MINI WINTER GROUPS

Health

Check out their physiotherapy and occupational therapy groups they offer this upcoming winter season!
Don’t miss out, spots are filling up fast!‍
For more details, check out their website or get in touch to register:
email kanata@ontheball.ca
phone 613-831-2377

ABLE2 Programs

Advocacy, Health, Services and Programs

ABLE2 strives to deliver programming that helps build an inclusive community in Ottawa, where everyone can participate, according to their abilities, as full community members.

Impact evaluations clearly show that inclusion, the reduction of loneliness and isolation, and the resulting improvement in mental and physical health have a significant positive benefit on the lives of people with disabilities, their families, our volunteers and partners, and the community at large.

Learn more at able2.org

Online Course: Understanding what is happening inside your body: Interoceptive Training for All Ages

Education, Health, Presentations / Workshops

Some people with neurodevelopmental differences have a hard time noticing signals from their bodies or being able to tell what they mean. Interoception is the sensory system that lets us know when we need to eat, drink water, or use the washroom. It is also the sensory system that allows us to know when we are becoming upset or anxious. Autistic researchers and colleagues from South Australia created a curriculum for schools to help teach students better interoception skills. AIDE Canada joined with Dr. Wenn Lawson, an Autistic researcher from South Australia, to adapt this curriculum for an online course. Links to the full curriculum are included.

Learn more:
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/health/understanding-what-is-happening-inside-your-body-interoceptive-training-for-all-ages

Cooking with Chef Anthony

Autism, Health, Life skills

Autism Ontario welcomes autistic families all across Ontario to join this 8-week Cooking Program led by Chef Anthony Go, a graduate of George Brown Chef School and an autistic adult. Anthony is a Chef focusing on food, recipes, and grocery shopping tips. For complete nutritional advice, please consult your healthcare professionals.
The theme of the fall program is Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Chef Anthony chose this theme because in his experience, this is a very common diet in the Autism community.
Dates: Sundays, October 20 – December 8, 2024
Learn more and register:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1

Feeding Challenges

Children, Health, Life skills

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