Mount Etna Child & Family Services

Mount Etna Child & Family Services Holistic, affordable ABA based therapy and respite services, rooted in the client and their families.

09/26/2025

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Today, Adina and Sarah walked in the Durham Region’s Walking Together: Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We joined with open hearts to honour Survivors, their families, and our Indigenous teachers on Turtle Island.

Sarah, who leads our Indigenous & Remote Community Services Project, is guiding our team in learning cultural practices and walking this path with humility and respect.

Our guiding words remind us:

🌿 Bimaadiziwin mino-ayaa (Ojibwe) — To live in a good way, as you are
🌿 Li bon laavi, to kayaan di li way (Michif) — The good life, your way of being

These teachings reflect our shared belief that every child and family deserves to feel empowered to be exceptional — in their own way, in their own truth.

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09/25/2025

🚐✨ Have you spotted yet? 🐝
Introducing the very first Mount Etna Child & Family Services fleet vehicle — our bright, buzzing ride that will be making its way across Durham Region!

The Buzz isn’t just for show — it’s here to:
🌋 Help our clinicians travel to families across Durham & Toronto
🌋 Support outreach to remote & Indigenous communities
🌋 Spread awareness about autism services, inclusion, and community care
🌋 Bring the spirit of Mount Etna to local events, schools, and markets

👀 If you see us out and about, snap a pic and drop a comment with where you spotted us — let’s see how far the Buzz can go!

Together, we’re building connection, care, and community across Durham. 💛

09/24/2025

🌋 From Our Team to Yours 🌋

As parents, caregivers, and clinicians, we know firsthand what it feels like to be sometimes overstimulated. The noise, the schedules, the unexpected changes — it can all add up. 💭💡

This post was lovingly prepared by our very own Deille 💜 — not just a valued team member, but also a parent who understands the realness of those overwhelming days.

✨ Here are a few gentle self-care tips Deille wanted to share:
1. Take a pause. Even 2 minutes of mindful breathing while your child plays can reset your nervous system.
2. Step outside. Fresh air and a quick walk can do wonders for calming both body and mind.
3. Tag-team. If possible, swap 15 minutes with a partner, friend, or family member to recharge.
4. Soften expectations. It’s okay if today doesn’t look “perfect.” Connection matters more than perfection.
5. Celebrate small wins. Notice and appreciate the little moments of joy — they add up.

We see you, we’re with you, and we want to remind you: you are doing enough. 💕

Let’s keep lifting each other up — as families, as a community, and as humans learning together.

09/22/2025

💙 Need support for your child? We’re here to help!

🌋 Mount Etna Child & Family Services offers ABA, Speech, OT, and more — with 3 clinics across the GTA (Oshawa, Bowmanville, Toronto).

📲 Contact Us Today:
📧 office@mountetnachildservices.com
📞 289-943-4185
🌐 www.mountetnachildservices.com

DM us or click the link in bio to get started!

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09/22/2025

✨ Parents wait years — for funding support. When it finally arrives, every dollar matters. That’s why I built Mount Etna Child & Family Services — as a mom and RBA, curating the team and programs I’d want for my own family. 💛

We’re almost half the cost of regional providers, with a clinical psychologist, 5 RBAs and passionate student clinicians delivering:

🎯 1:1 ABA therapy, Speech & OT
🎶 Piano lessons
👩‍🍳 Cooking programs
🚀 Entrepreneurship skills
🤝 Social groups & school readiness

With 3 clinics across the GTA, we provide culturally sensitive, neuroaffirming care — always keeping your family at the wheel. 🌍

📍 Oshawa • Bowmanville • Toronto
📞 Call us today: 289-943-4185
🌐 Visit: www.mountetnachildservices.com

💡 Your child’s future doesn’t have to wait — let’s make every step count.

✨ Huge thanks to Said and the amazing team at Owasco Volkswagen for a phenomenal experience getting the Mount Etna Buzz!...
09/18/2025

✨ Huge thanks to Said and the amazing team at Owasco Volkswagen for a phenomenal experience getting the Mount Etna Buzz! 🚐💚

We can’t wait to hit the road across Durham Region—partnering with our community and using this sustainable ride to spearhead our clinicians’ travels to remote and Indigenous communities as part of our outreach. 🌍💫

The Buzz is more than a vehicle—it’s a step toward green mobility, a symbol of connection, and a way to deliver care while protecting the future of the families we serve. 💛🌱

✨ ABA isn’t just for our clients — I use it on myself too. ✨As an RBA/BCBA, I spend a lot of time teaching reinforcement...
09/14/2025

✨ ABA isn’t just for our clients — I use it on myself too. ✨

As an RBA/BCBA, I spend a lot of time teaching reinforcement schedules, but sometimes I have to step back and fix my own behaviours. One big one? 💧 Not drinking enough water compared to my love for ☕️ coffee.

So I built my own ABA plan:

☕️➡️💧 FR1:1 → For every 1 coffee, I match it with with 1 bottle of water. A fixed ratio.
⏱ IRT (6 hrs) → I wait at least 6 hours before my next coffee.
💧 DRH → I have to drink 2 water bottles before I “earn” that next coffee.

This means coffee only happens when BOTH conditions are met (2 bottles of water and 6 hours have past) = conjunctive mixed schedule of reinforcement.

📊 Translation: ABA isn’t just for kids in therapy — it’s a framework that can shape anyone’s habits. By pairing reinforcers with healthier behaviours, we can all make lasting changes.

Would you survive my “coffee contract”? 👀… I start tomorrow! 🤣

✨ NEW FALL GROUPS STARTING NEXT WEEK! ✨Spots are limited (only 2 per group left!) — secure your child’s spot by Sept 15t...
09/13/2025

✨ NEW FALL GROUPS STARTING NEXT WEEK! ✨
Spots are limited (only 2 per group left!) — secure your child’s spot by Sept 15th.

🌋 Groups include:
👫 Magma Movers – social play & communication
🍳 Olympus Omelets & Oats – cooking + independence
🥘 Molten Meals – life skills cooking for tweens/teens
🌸 Girls’ Grove – friendship & self-advocacy
💡 Etna’s Enterprise – creativity + NEW 3D printing!
📚 Summit Scholars – literacy & numeracy
💻 Net Navigators – safe, social tech skills

🎹 Piano lessons now in Bowmanville (after 3PM) + Oshawa (Thurs/Fri afternoons)
🧩 OT sessions available for regulation, sensory & motor skills

📍 Exciting update: We’re moving to a larger Oshawa space (286 King St W) on Oct 13th!

⚠️ Evening spaces in Oshawa & Bowmanville are VERY limited. Don’t wait — finalize enrolment & fees by Monday, Sept 15th!

DM us or visit 🌐 mountetnachildservices.com to register.

🌞 Exciting things are happening at Mount Etna this summer! 🌞We’re gearing up for a season packed with fun, growth, and l...
06/03/2025

🌞 Exciting things are happening at Mount Etna this summer! 🌞

We’re gearing up for a season packed with fun, growth, and learning for neurodivergent children. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒🎨🎶

✨ Summer PlAyBA Camp — ABA, speech & social fun for ages 4-14!
✨ ABA-Based Piano Lessons — Tailored for neurodivergent learners 🎹
✨ Low-Cost Summer Student ABA Clinic — Supervised by RBAs for accessible services 💡
✨ ABA + Speech Therapy Combo — Play-based sessions 6 days a week!
✨ Interest-Based Sessions — Piano, art, science, and more!

📍Toronto | Oshawa | Bowmanville
✅ OAP/SSAH Approved
✅ Most private insurance accepted

💥 Spaces are LIMITED — and filling up fast!
Visit mountetnachildservices.com or give us a call at 289-943-4185 to register today!

Heads up!There will be no sessions from today through Monday as we take a little long weekend breather.Enjoy the extra t...
05/17/2025

Heads up!

There will be no sessions from today through Monday as we take a little long weekend breather.

Enjoy the extra time with your crew, catch some sunshine ☀️, and we’ll see you back in session Tuesday!

— Your Mount Etna team

However you mother, you matter. You are seen, you are loved, and you make the world a softer, stronger place.With all ou...
05/11/2025

However you mother, you matter. You are seen, you are loved, and you make the world a softer, stronger place.

With all our hearts—Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Mount Etna Child & Family Services.

Get Ready for a Summer of Discovery, Play & Growth! ☀️ ⚽️ 🎨 Mount Etna’s PlAyBA Camp (Ages 4–14) is BACK this July & Aug...
05/04/2025

Get Ready for a Summer of Discovery, Play & Growth! ☀️ ⚽️ 🎨

Mount Etna’s PlAyBA Camp (Ages 4–14) is BACK this July & August! Take a sneak peek of what’s upcoming! 📅

Our themed summer camps are designed for neurodivergent kiddos to explore the world through play-based ABA, social adventures, and community fun — all while working toward meaningful goals!

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:
🚌 Field Trips – libraries, museums, parks & more!
🍳 Brunch Fridays – in-camp cooking with friends
🎶 Musical Mornings with Roxanne
🌍 Weekly Themes – from Space Week to Fairytales!
💬 Social Skills, Sensory Play & Confidence Building

Important Dates:
✅ June 1 - Registration Ends
✅ June 15 – Final summer schedules sent out
✅ June 30 – Camp Prep Day (no client sessions)
✅ July 2 – Camp begins! (Clinic closed for Canada Day)

Camp runs in Toronto (1649 Dufferin St.), Oshawa (57 Simcoe St. S.) & Bowmanville (68 King St. E).

Spots are limited – book your week or single days soon!

Register now at:
www.mountetnachildservices.com

Questions? Email Katie: katie@mountetnachildservices.com

Let’s make summer magical!

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