Flourish Health Services

08/27/2025

✨ Give your child the tools to thrive this school year! ✨

Our Unstuck & On Target group is an evidence-based program designed for kids ages 8–12. The group focuses on building executive functioning skills like flexibility, planning, and goal-setting through fun, interactive activities.

In this 9-week group, kids will:
✅ Develop flexible thinking & adapt to new situations
✅ Strengthen planning & time-management skills
✅ Learn to transition smoothly between tasks & handle change
✅ Build confidence & independence in daily life
✅ Improve problem-solving and manage frustration

📅 Starts September 8, 2025
🕕 Monday evenings | 6:00–7:30 pm | 9 weeks

This small-group setting helps kids build lifelong skills in a supportive, neuroaffirming environment, so they can feel “unstuck” and right on target.

Spots are limited! Email admin@flourishhealthservices.ca to register.

07/11/2025

🎉 Flourish is 4! 🎉
Today marks four years since we opened our doors, and we just want to say THANK YOU!
 
To the amazing families who’ve trusted us and our incredible team who show up with care and compassion every day - this work wouldn’t be possible without you.
 
We started Flourish with the goal of creating a place where families feel supported, seen, and understood. Four years later, that still guides everything we do.
 
Here’s to the years ahead. We’re grateful to be growing with you. 
 

07/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month

At Flourish, we honour and celebrate the identities, culture, and contributions of disabled people, including those who are neurodivergent, chronically ill, sensory-sensitive, or invisibly disabled.

Disability Pride Month reminds us that disability is not a deficit, it’s a natural and valuable part of human diversity. It’s a community, a culture, and a source of strength. This month, and every month, we commit to listening to disabled voices, challenging ableism, and building spaces that are inclusive, and affirming.

The Disability Pride Flag reminds us of the richness of this community, with each colour representing a different type of disability. From visible to invisible, physical to psychiatric, neurodivergent to sensory, every experience matters.

03/05/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Flourish Health Services is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our incredible team in Toronto! 🌟

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you want to work in a collaborative, strengths-based environment alongside a multidisciplinary team? This full-time role offers:

✅ Health benefits
✅ A supportive team of OTs, SLPs, social workers, and psychologists
✅ Opportunities for career growth and professional development

If you have 4-5 years of experience, are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and have a passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by sending your resume to jobs@flourishhealthservices.ca

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02/20/2025

Calling all Adventurers! Register today for our upcoming Dungeon & Dragons sessions starting this Saturday!

Our Dungeons & Dragons groups, designed to ignite creativity, foster social connections, and embark on epic quests.

Group Details:

Ages 9-12: Sessions on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ages 13-17: Sessions on Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Session Dates: February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 16th, 2025

Location: Flourish Health Services

Led by our imaginative Dungeon Master, David Pasoff, these sessions offer a safe and inclusive environment for participants to explore fantastical worlds, solve puzzles, and collaborate on storytelling adventures. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to D&D, our groups provide a welcoming space for all.

Ages 9-12 Register Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/store/p/dungeons-dragons-3-week-adventure-ages-9-12-sundays-10-to-12-hk3kp

Ages 13-17 Register Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/store/p/dungeons-dragons-3-week-adventure-ages-13-17-sundays-1230am-to-230pm-e9g2z

Adventure Awaits: Neuroaffirming Dungeons & Dragons Group! Embark on an epic journey with our newest Dungeons & Dragons group , led by our talented and imaginative Dungeon Master, David Pasoff . Designed to be fun, inclusive, and neuroaffirming, this group offers a safe and suppo

02/14/2025

Her Spectrum – Girls & Autism, Virtual Clinical Exchange Session

📅 Date: February 18, 2025
�⏰ Time: 12:00 PM ET�
💻 Location: Virtual (Free Sign-Up Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/flourish-clinical-exchange)

Next week, Marie Hooper, Ph.D. is sharing her presentation “Her Spectrum: Girls & Autism”

Marie Hooper, Ph.D. (She/Her) is the founder and director of Flourish Health Services, a neuroaffirming clinician, educator, and advocate specializing in autism in girls, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. A late-diagnosed ADHDer and parent to a neurodivergent child, Marie integrates evidence-based, strengths-focused, neuroaffirming, and gender-affirming approaches into her work.

A recognized Subject Matter Expert for Autism Ontario, she co-founded Club Au-Some, a neuroaffirming space for autistic girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and is leading efforts to open North America’s first school exclusively for autistic girls. She also teaches at York University’s Glendon Campus, training future clinicians in inclusive, neuroaffirming care.

Marie is a dedicated advocate for flexischooling and PDA support, working to create more inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

💡 Whether you are a clinician, educator, researcher, or parent, this session offers invaluable insights into fostering more inclusive, affirming, and supportive environments for autistic girls and youth.

At Flourish Health Services, we believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration to drive meaningful change. The Flourish Clinical Exchange brings together clinicians, researchers, and advocates to discuss innovative, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming approaches in the field of developmental psychology and autism care.

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01/28/2025

Registration is now open for Autism Ontario's upcoming webinar: Beyond Words: Understanding Complex Needs and Mental Health in Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals

Thursday, February 27th from 12 to 1pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3CmB1mJ

Can’t make it? Register now to watch this presentation On-Demand!

Check out this Autism Ontario webinar I attended! This webinar will be available on demand after the live presentation. Register now to access this event. If you have any additional questions or are seeking further information about the content in this presentation, please contact webinars@autismont...

01/10/2025

🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Dr. Marie Hooper! 🎉

We are beyond excited to celebrate this incredible milestone as Flourish’s very own founder, Dr. Marie Hooper has officially finished her PhD! Next, stop Supervised Practice!

As the visionary behind Flourish, Marie’s dedication, compassion, and leadership have shaped everything we do. This next chapter is a testament to her commitment to growing both personally and professionally, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💖

Join us in congratulating Dr. Hooper on this amazing achievement! 👏

01/08/2025

Learn more & sign up here: https://yorku.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=xvAjSzZJLG1MXwoF19gY6w%3D%3D&displayQuestionProLogo=false York University

01/06/2025

We have a few spots left in our "AuSome Collective" social group for ages 12-14! The group starts this upcoming Wednesday and runs for 8 weeks!

This group is designed for neurodivergent AFAB (girls & non-binary) youth aged 12-14, identifying as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD (both autism & ADHD). Our goal is to provide a neuro-affirming supportive social environment for individuals to connect with peers, learn skills, and have fun!

Learn more below or contact admin@flourishhealthservices.ca

This group is designed for neurodivergent AFAB (girls & non-binary) youth aged 12-14, identifying as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD (both autism & ADHD). Our goal is to provide a neuro-affirming supportive social environment for individuals to connect with peers, learn skills, and have fun!

12/24/2024

As we reflect on this incredible year, one thing is crystal clear—Flourish wouldn’t be what it is today without YOU. 💚

To every family, supporter, and team member who has walked through our doors or cheered us on from afar—thank you for being an essential part of our community. Together, we’ve created a space where children feel seen, supported, and celebrated, and where families can find the care they deserve.

From all of us at Flourish, thank you for making 2024 a year to remember. Here’s to continuing this journey of growth, connection, and empowerment in 2025! 🌟

12/10/2024

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨

Flourish is looking for a warm, empathetic, and highly organized Front Desk Coordinator to join our team full-time!

If you’re experienced working with children, love creating a positive client environment, and thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing role, this could be the perfect fit for you. This is an in-person position where you’ll be the welcoming face of our clinic and play a vital role in supporting children and families in our community.

Ready to take the next step? Learn more at https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/careers

Tag someone who’d be a great fit!