Below you will find some helpful resources which may be of assistance to you or your child/family. Feel free to share these with those you know, and please let me know if you come across a resource that I should list, or if you have trouble accessing any of the links. Towards the bottom of this page is a list of several known and trusted Psychological Assessment Service providers who may also be able to meet your needs should you require an Assessment in a more timely fashion.
· Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
· University of Florida Literacy Institute-Reading Resources (UFLI)
· Prenda Reading resources/activities
· Nessy Reading & Spelling resources/activities
- www.reallygreatreading.com (Science of Reading resources)
· Reading Rockets(great for parents & teachers of struggling readers)
· Kinark Child & Youth Services (or call Central Intake 1-800-283-3377)
· Center for Addiction and Mental Health
· Canadian Mental Health Association
· Big White Wall (online peer support for those struggling with their mental health)
· Children & Adults with ADHD (ChADD Canada)
ADDitude Magazine (Free magazine all about ADHD)
· Supporting Minds (helpful resource for teachers of students with mental health needs)
-Kerry's Place (Autism services)
· Resources for Exceptional Children & Youth, Durham Region Chapter
· Developmental Services Ontario (adult developmental services)
· Disability Tax Credit Application (parents apply for the DTC when a child has a disability which significantly impacts their daily living skills)
-Child Disability Benefit (automatically activates with approval of DTC)
-Canada Caregiver Credit (non-refundable tax credit for those caring for dependent with developmental or physical impairment).
· Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (funding to access on behalf of children with severe disabilities)
· Special Services at Home (funding to assist with a child who has a physical or developmental disabilities)
· OSAP disability verification form to have completed on behalf of students with disabilities in order to be considered for post-secondary bursaries offered through OSAP
Their Opportunity which offers funding for sports/recreation costs for at-risk youth
-Easter Seals (travel and entertainment card for those with developmental disabilities)
As Shawna offers Assessment services on a part-time basis and at time has a 2-3 month wait time, the following are some known and trusted local Psychological Assessment service providers who may be able to meet your Assessment needs in a more timely fashion:
Wendy Kelly, School Psychologist- Lindsay, ON 705-930-4878
Access Psychology - Port Perry, ON 905-982-0606 www.accesspsychology.ca
A Well Mind- Bowmanville, ON www.awellmind.com
Mills Gosse Psychology- Ajax, ON https://www.millspsychology.ca/
Dalton & Associates https://www.daltonassociates.ca/
Cornerstone Psychological Services -Thornhill, ON https://www.cornerstoneclinic.ca
It was a very last minute request during the pandemic, but I had to say yes knowing that so many students were going through a difficult time.
In partnership with Their Opportunity we created a 6 week mental health series for kids (ideal for ages 7-14). These videos teach about what mental health is (and isn't), how to cope, and what to d
It was a very last minute request during the pandemic, but I had to say yes knowing that so many students were going through a difficult time.
In partnership with Their Opportunity we created a 6 week mental health series for kids (ideal for ages 7-14). These videos teach about what mental health is (and isn't), how to cope, and what to do if a friend is struggling. Several techniques to manage mental health are taught and modeled, and at the end of each session, students will be assigned a practice task or skills challenge, to further reinforce new skills.
To watch the videos, or share these with a teacher or parent who may be in need of some resources, please contact me or click below!
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Thank you for stopping by! Please note that our current wait time for Assessments is approximnately 2-3 months. If you are looking for as Assessment before this time, some trusted Assessment providers are cited at the bottom of the RESOURCES page. You may also wish to explore the College of Psychologists of Ontario directory, or the resources within your child's school.