School Age Services
FASD Awareness: Why and How Communities Need to Be Informed
September 2, 2024
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre
FASD Awareness: Why and How Communities Need to Be Informed
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects individuals who were exposed to alcohol in utero Continue reading
Nurturing Mental Well-being for Neurodiverse Youth
July 8, 2024
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre
Nurturing Mental Well-being for Neurodiverse Youth
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the mental well-being of our youth, especially those who are autistic and neurodiverse, is more critical than ever before Continue reading
Supporting Neurodiverse Social Development: A Parent’s Guide
April 23 , 2024
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Share
Supporting Neurodiverse Social Development: A Parent’s Guide
Navigating the social landscape can be a complex journey for any child, but for neurodiverse children, it often presents unique challenges. As… Continue reading
Supporting Neurodiverse Teens through Puberty and Sexuality
February 23, 2024
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Share
Supporting Neurodiverse Teens through Puberty and Sexuality
Parenting teenagers is a challenge that demands resilience and empathy, especially when navigating the complexities of adolescence and puberty. This journey becomes even… Continue reading
Neurodiversity Uncovered: ABA Support and Evidence-Based Triumphs
January 22, 2024
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Share
Neurodiversity Uncovered: ABA Support and Evidence-Based Triumphs
Over the past two decades, the landscape of autism intervention has undergone significant transformations, with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)… Continue reading
Navigating the ADHD Journey: Myths, Challenges, and Superpowers
December 1, 2023
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Share
Navigating the ADHD Journey: Myths, Challenges, and Superpowers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been shrouded in myths and misconceptions, leaving many children, youth and adults struggling without a… Continue reading
A Young Woman’s Journey through Autism
August 30, 2023
By: Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Share
A Young Woman’s Journey Through Autism
The journey of an autistic child can be challenging. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability that can affect communication, social interaction and behavior, creating a… Continue reading
Brain Superpower: Eli’s Story
March 8, 2023
By: Scott Williams Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor & Head of Neurofeedback ShareBrain Superpower: Eli’s Story
The first time I met Eli I knew I was going to like him. Eli was a polite and cooperative 11 year… Continue reading
ASD Through the Lifespan – Preparation is Key!
November 1, 2022
By: Alex Delange, M.Sc., BCBA ABA Program Manager, Behaviour Consultant & CSup. Share
ASD Through the Lifespan – Preparation is Key!
A person’s journey on the autism spectrum is as individual as the person themselves – no… Continue reading
Brain Mapping: Understanding How Your Brain Works
November 11, 2021
By: Scott Williams Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor ShareBrain Mapping: Understanding How Your Brain Works
Your brain is what makes you YOU. It is the executive control centre of the entire body – and the supervisor of… Continue reading
Less is More: The Benefit of Smaller Class Sizes
Originally Published: December 3, 2019
By: Bailey Thompson ShareSmaller Classrooms Lead to Bigger Success!
Teachers and classrooms have historically played a pivotal influential role in students’ lives. Not only do they teach curriculum necessary to succeed, but they inadvertently… Continue reading
Forging Educational Opportunities for Children with Diverse Abilities
August 26, 2021
By: Katrina Crosby Regional Manager Assistant ShareForging Educational Opportunities for Children with Diverse Abilities
Many parents that have a child with autism say that they just don’t know what they are going to do about their… Continue reading
Why Does ABA Teach Sitting at the Table?
June 10, 2021
By: Alex Delange, M.Sc., BCBA ABA Program Manager, Behaviour Consultant & CSup. Share
Why Does ABA Teach Sitting at the Table?
You may have heard negative things about ABA as a treatment option for persons with diverse… Continue reading