Blocks Therapy Center

04/02/2025

🌞 Social Buddies is back for Summer 2025! 🌞
We’re gearing up for a fun-filled summer packed with interactive games, social learning, and lasting memories! Our Social Buddies program is rooted in Social Thinking® concepts, offering a supportive and engaging environment where kids build social communication skills while having a blast.
Spaces are limited—join us for a summer of growth, connection, and fun!

09/12/2024

School boards in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and New Brunswick are implementing a "structured literacy" approach to improve how reading is taught."

07/18/2024

🌟 **Wrapping Up an Incredible Social Buddies Program!** 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the completion of our amazing Social Buddies program! Over the past weeks, the kids have shown remarkable progress in their social communication skills, learning to collaborate, work as a group, and build lasting friendships.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff—your patience, care, and support have been the backbone of this program's success.

Shout out to all the kids in the program! Your positive attitude, motivation to work hard, and determination have been truly inspiring and a joy to witness. I am so proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to lead this fantastic program.

Already looking forward to next summer for more fun-filled and enriching experiences. Here’s to many more milestones and memories together!

07/05/2024

🎉 **Thank You for an Incredible First Cycle of Social Buddies!** 🎉

We are overjoyed to celebrate the success of the first cycle of our Social Buddies program! This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing staff, dedicated volunteers, and the wonderful clients and families who joined us on this journey.

Your hard work, passion, and commitment have created a supportive and nurturing environment where progress, friendships, and learning flourished. Watching the remarkable transformations and connections made has been truly inspiring.

Thank you all for being a part of this incredible experience. Here’s to another successful cycle ahead! 🌟

05/26/2024

We are eager to start what promises to be another fun-filled summer Social Buddies program! First cycle is now closed and registration is full, however, we have 3 spots left in our second cycle! If your child would benefit from a social skills boost this is the perfect opportunity for you! Reach out to secure your spot as we keep the group ratios small to ensure optimal learning.

05/20/2024

Did you know you don’t need to spend a lot of money on special toys, technology, or so-called educational products to encourage your child’s speech and language skills? Your home is already filled with many low-cost, everyday items that can make a big impact.

Do you have a toddler at home? You may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on special toys, technology, or so-called educational products to encourage your child’s speech and language skills.

05/06/2024

Children and teens face a variety of stressors and concern about youth mental health has increased in recent years. These issues were highlighted in the Surgeon General’s advisories on Protecting Youth Mental Health, Social Media and Youth Mental Health and Loneliness and Isolation. One approach g...

03/20/2024

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience at Social Buddies Summer Camp!
Is your child ready to boost their social skills while having a blast? Look no further! Our Social Buddies program is specifically crafted to help children build strong foundational social communication skills in a fun and supportive environment.
At Social Buddies Summer Camp, your child will:
• Engage in interactive activities designed to promote teamwork and collaboration
• Develop effective communication skills through games, role-playing, and group discussions
• Build confidence in social settings and forge new friendships
• Explore their creativity through arts and crafts, drama, and storytelling
• Enjoy outdoor adventures and exciting recreational activities

Give your child the opportunity to thrive socially this summer! Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot at Social Buddies Summer Camp. Let's make this summer one to remember!
For more information, please call Perl Greenfeld, speech language pathologist, at 514-712-5258; or email perl@blockstherapy.com

03/12/2024

About one-third of autistic people are unable to communicate using speech, and most are never provided an effective alternative. However, a new study from scientists at the University of Virginia suggests that many of these individuals are literate, raising the possibility that they could learn t...

03/06/2024

Why is it important to read to your child

Parents hear it all the time: it’s important to read to your kids. But why exactly is that? And does it matter how — or when, or what — you read to them?

03/06/2024

An SLP with developmental language disorder seeks to gain others’ understanding as she builds her career.

02/29/2024

neurosciencenews.com speech speed brain health aging

A new study found that the speed of speech, rather than the difficulty in finding words, is a more accurate indicator of brain health in older adults.