Therapy Groups for Neurodivergent Children in Halifax, NS
We offer therapy groups that provide a powerful blend of peer interaction, skill-building, and emotional support.
Therapy groups are held outdoors or at our Minds In Bloom therapy clubhouse. They are designed for neurodivergent children who have mild/moderate therapy needs. Children who attend should be able to function safely with a 1:3 ratio. Our groups are held at a local recreation centre or outdoors.
Check out our upcoming groups below and get on our waitlist.
Coming SOON: “Sensory Explorers” (Occupational therapy group)
Sensory & Fine Motor Skills Group
A group series designed to boost your child's sensory processing and fine motor skills. These groups are perfect for kids who enjoy creative and hands-on activities and need support with sensory processing and fine motor skill development.
School Aged Kids: 6-9 years
Max size 6 kids (3:1 adult/child ratio)
Location: TBD
Skills Targeted: Fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, motor co-ordination, sensory processing, tactile sensory play, gross motor skills, following multi-step directions and sequencing, creative expression, supported play.
Eligible for private health insurance coverage
Coming SOON:“Tiny Tinkerers” (Occupational therapy group)
Sensory & “Ready to Learn” Skills Group
This group series is designed to support younger children who need help with their “ready to learn” skills and sensory processing. With a focus on both structured activities and supported play the “tiny tinkerers” will be engaged in a fun, supportive environment.
Kids 3.5 - 5.5 years
Max size 6 kids (3:1 adult/child ratio)
Location: TBD
Skills targeted: Pre-printing skills, letter formation and recognition, early scissor skills, coloring, puzzles/ visual perceptual activities, following 1-3 step directions, creative exploration, supported play, tactile sensory play, gross motor skills.
Eligible for private health insurance coverage
Coming Soon “Handwriting Heroes” (Occupational therapy group)
Handwriting Skills Group
This group series is designed to support children in grades 1 through 3 develop their handwriting skills. We focus on foundational fine motor skills, a multi-sensory approach and specific handwriting strategy. This series uses the “Handwriting without Tears” approach.
Kids in grades 1, 2 and 3
Max size 3 kids (3:1 adult/child ratio)
Location: TBD
Skills targeted: Letter formation, printing words and sentences, baseline alignment, spacing, sizing, handwriting accommodations, hand strength, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, tactile sensory play.
Eligible for private health insurance coverage
Group Program FAQ’s
Q. Does my child need a referral from their doctor/pediatrician to access occupational therapy?
A. You can self-refer to occupational therapy but check with your insurance provider if they require a physician’s referral.
Q. Does my child need to have had an occupational therapy assessment before attending a group program?
A. We recommend that the children who attend our groups have had an assessment completed as they each have a goal they are working on. If they have never been assessed we can assist you with this. There is a 30 minute phone consult completed with the parent/caregiver prior to all groups.
Q. How do I know if my child could benefit from occupational therapy?
A. If your daycare or school has flagged developmental delays or academic difficulties, or you notice sensory processing issues, challenges in daily activities like self-care skills or social/play skills, or difficulty with transitions and emotional regulation, your child would likely benefit. You can book a free consult with us to discuss more.
Contact us with any questions you have!
Payment
We accept payment via Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Debit Mastercard, and American Express.
Private Occupational Therapy Services are not covered by MSI. If you have access to extended health benefits (through Blue Cross, Sun Life Manulife, etc) you may receive coverage for a portion of the occupational therapy fee. We provide receipts that you can submit for coverage, and will have direct billing coming soon for select providers.