Mount Etna Child & Family Services

05/15/2026

POV: you turn a non-preferred activity into a “wait… this is actually fun” moment 😎✨

Using preferred activities to build connection, motivation, and smoother transitions 💛Sometimes the fastest way to learning is through joy first.

05/10/2026

To every mom, grandmother, aunt, caregiver, teacher, therapist, and mother figure who moves mountains every single day for children of all abilities — today we celebrate you.

The quiet sacrifices. The fierce advocacy. The endless love. The moments nobody sees behind closed doors.
You are the safe place, the voice, the comfort, and the strength that helps children grow into who they are meant to become.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women carrying worlds on their shoulders and still showing up with love. 🤍

05/06/2026

POV: explaining ABA terminology with absolute confidence and zero accuracy 🫶

04/29/2026

Mount Etna’s spin on the Mount Everest trend ⛰️✨

At Mount Etna, we believe every family’s journey is unique—and support should be too. By providing high-quality ABA services, we focus on meaningful progress that meets each child where they are, while creating plans that truly fit the needs of all types of families.

Because reaching new heights looks different for everyone, and every step forward matters. 💙

04/23/2026

If you laughed… you’re definitely in the trenches with me 😅
If you’ve ever hidden the preferred item just to spark a request…
If you’ve secretly wished the countdown timer would sloooow down ⏳
If “first work, then ___” is basically your catchphrase now…
If you’ve turned playtime into full-on sports commentary 🎤
If you catch yourself labeling actions even off the clock…
Yeah… you get it.
This life isn’t always easy—but it’s meaningful, intentional, and full of the little wins that most people don’t see 💛

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

Here at Mount Etna strong teams don’t just happen—they’re built through trust, communication, and showing up for one another when it matters most. In clinical settings, supporting each other isn’t a bonus, it’s essential. When clinicians feel supported, they’re more confident, more resilient, and better able to provide the care their clients deserve.

04/15/2026

Is it just me, or does anyone else use timer for their masks? Applied Behavior Analysis isn’t just therapy—it’s part of everyday life.
From setting routines, reinforcing positive behavior, to building new skills… we’re all using ABA more than we think. 💡
Small changes. Big impact.

04/10/2026

Stay in the loop with everything we’re building 💛

From sensory-friendly family events and parent socials to community fundraisers like Cookout with the Cast and Pancakes with Santa, there’s always something meaningful (and fun) happening across Toronto and Durham.

Through our work with Mount Etna Child & Family Services, the Embers for Access Foundation, Zalik Academy, and our incredible community partners, we’re creating spaces where families feel supported, connected, and included—especially those navigating funding gaps.

👉 Join our mailing list to be the first to know about:
• Upcoming events & early access registration
• Low-cost and subsidized programs
• Fundraisers and community initiatives
• New partnerships and opportunities to get involved

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, clinician, or community supporter—we’d love to have you with us.

Sign up and stay connected. The best is still to come.

04/09/2026

⚽🇨🇦 TFC GAME DAY – AMBASSADOR CALL OUT!

Toronto FC vs Atlético Ottawa match

We’re bringing Zalik Academy, Mount Etna Child & Family Services, and the Embers for Access Foundation together for an unforgettable night at BMO Field – May 7th!

✨ We’re looking for 75–115 attendees
🙌 Plus 20–35 youth (ages 10–16) to be:
• Anthem Helpers (walk out with players)
• Flag Holders (on-field experience!)

🎟️ $28 tickets
🪑 Section 226 (Rows 15–25)
☔ Covered seating

👥 Open to clients, friends, family & soccer fans — just select the closest organization at checkout!

🎫 Sign up + get tickets:
embersforaccess.org/ambassador

📣 Share with your crew & let’s show up LOUD together 💙

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