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Communication Sprouts

A nature-based speech-language therapy experience hosted by Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-language therapy, in nature, just works better for your child.  

A kid in nature, with peers, learns faster, has more fun, and develops their best communication skills without even realizing it.  

During the 8 weeks in Communication Sprouts, your child will …

  • Communicate their needs, wants, ideas, opinions, stories and observations. Expressing themselves with language reduces the need to communicate with behaviour (tantrums and hitting, I’m lookin’ at you). 

  • Better understand you, their siblings, their peers, their teachers and other communication partners. Understanding others’ language leads to less confusion and a sense of mental and emotional safety

  • Want to come to group nature-based speech therapy - not fight you. They will build communication skills while growing friendships, creating memories, and igniting environmental interest.  

  • Be safer. They will have the communication tools to understand safety information and report unsafe situations to trusted adults. This includes unsafe physical and emotional situations. 

  • Practice skills in a real-life setting with peers. Your child will participate in small groups of other children with support from Rebecca Wong Kai Pun, regulated SLP. They will practice their communication skills in a setting that mirrors “real-life” communication rather than a sterile clinical setting. 

This program is designed for children who…

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    • Ages 2-3 can participate with a caregiver

    • Ages 4-12 must be independent in their toileting

  • Bloom Speech Language Therapy is happy to complete an assessment if required - please email us at the time of your registration to book an assessment

    • Vocabulary building

    • Using correct grammar in conversation

    • Social communication and conversation skills

    • Social play

    • Clear speech in conversation

    • Communication confidence with peers and/or adults

Nature Based Therapy Looks Like:

  • Small groups of 3 children to 1 Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Using interaction with nature to develop communication skills

  • Participation in child-led activities.

  • Engagement in sensory play

  • Igniting environmental interest 

  • Building social skills 

  • Creating memories and engaging in play!

Program Options

  • Ages 2-3

    Joint Sessions with both child and caregiver.

    Thursdays from 10:45-11:45 am

    6 weeks - May 15 - June 19

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  • Ages 4-6 AM

    Drop off program with parent consultation at pick-up

    Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 am

    6 weeks —> May 15 - June 19

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  • Ages 4-6 PM

    Drop off program with parent consultation at pick-up

    Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 pm

    8 weeks - April 27 to June 15

    Participants MUST have been assessed within the last 6 months for the spot to be held.

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  • Ages 7-10

    Drop off program with parent consultation at pick up

    Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 pm

    8 weeks - April 27 to June 15

    Participants MUST have been assessed within the last 6 months for the spot to be held.

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Location - Spring 2023

Blue Dot Acres is a small urban farm selling fresh produce and offering related therapeutic and educational experiences in collaboration with community professionals.

Investment

$600 for the 6-week program 

  • Receipts for insurance will be provided following each session your child attends.

  • Please confirm that your insurance reimburses GROUP speech-language intervention before registering your child.

  • Cancellations with a full refund can be made up to 7 days before the first day of the group program you’ve signed up for.