Communication Sprouts
Spring 2023
A nature-based speech-language therapy experience hosted by Speech-Language Pathologist, and mom, Rebecca Wong Kai Pun.
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 4-10 must be independent in their toileting
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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
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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 with 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
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Ages 2-3
Joint Sessions with both child and caregiver.
Thursdays from 10:45-11:45 am
7 weeks - May 4 to June 15 -
Participants MUST have been assessed within the last 6 months for the spot to be held.
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Ages 4-6 AM
Drop off program with parent consultation at pick-up
Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 am
8 weeks - April 27 to June 15
Participants MUST have been assessed by within the last 6 months for the spot to be held.
WAITLIST ONLY
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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.
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
$800 for the 8-week program
A 20% deposit is required at the time of registration. The 80% balance will be charged on the first day of the 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 8 week program you’ve signed up for.