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10/31/2025

Sometimes the search is more fun than the finding…especially tonight! 🎃
Spooky delights, might, and a WORLD SERIES in sight! 🏆⚾

10/30/2025

🎃HalloWeek Day 4️⃣ at Boomerang Health: Characters from movies, TV, plays, or musicals! From Harry Potter to The Addams Family and even Squid Game – the creativity was next level!
 
👻 One more day until Halloween – stay tuned for tomorrow’s spooky finale!
 

10/30/2025

Did you know typing is an important fine motor and visual-motor skill that Occupational Therapists (OTs) can help develop? Typing requires 👇

🧠 Motor planning: knowing which fingers to use and when
✋ Fine motor strength and dexterity: isolating finger movements
👀 Visual-motor coordination: tracking the screen and keyboard at the same time
⏱️ Attention and endurance: maintaining posture and focus

For some children, typing can feel frustrating or tiring — especially if they struggle with hand strength, coordination, or self-regulation.

OTs help break typing down into manageable steps, using fun, engaging activities that target the underlying skills, like:

🎯 Strengthening the hands and fingers
🎯 Building finger awareness and coordination
🎯 Practising posture and positioning
🎯 Supporting focus and pacing through sensory and self-regulation tools

Typing is not just a school skill — it’s a life skill that supports independence, confidence and participation.

10/29/2025

Spotted! 👀 Boomerang Health is continuing with its week-long Halloween celebrations! Today’s theme? Where’s Waldo! 🔍 The team made it pretty easy to find all the stripes in this crowd! 🎃
 
Stay tuned for more HalloWeek fun!
 

10/29/2025

Is your child struggling with attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity? Join our introductory workshop for caregivers to gain practical tips and a deeper understanding of ADHD-related challenges. Learn how Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach can help you work with your child to manage emotions and behaviours before they escalate.

🗓 Nov 18
🕒 6:30–8:30 PM
📍Virtual

Register 👉https://bit.ly/3Wu4pOA

Learn more 👉 https://www.boomeranghealth.com/groups-workshops/challenges-with-attention-impulsivity-hyperactivity-workshop/

10/28/2025

🎪 HalloWeek at Boomerang Health continues! Today’s theme? Travelling Circus! 🤹‍♀️🎭 From ringmasters to clowns, the creativity was off the charts!

All week long, the team is dressing up in costumes, with themed days from Monday to Thursday. If you’re visiting us for an appointment, join us in costume!
 
Stay tuned for more HalloWeek fun! 🎃

10/27/2025

👻It's officially HalloWeek at Boomerang Health! 🎃 We kicked the festivities off with Medieval Monday. 🏰We've got three more themed dress-up days left — what do you think the themes will be? 🤔

Let us know in the comments.👇

10/27/2025

Does your child struggle with loud noises, messy textures, or always seem to be “on the move?”

They might be navigating sensory processing differences — and you're not alone.

Occupational therapists (OTs) help children regulate their sensory systems through everyday routines — no fancy tools needed!

From deep pressure during morning hugs to movement breaks during homework, small sensory supports can make a big difference.

🧡 October is Occupational Therapy Month — a time to celebrate how OTs empower children and families to thrive every day.

Want to learn more about sensory processing and how to support your child? Read our latest blog post for practical tips and insight ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hsbAQO

Ready for support? Book with our experienced OT team at Boomerang Health today.

Serving children and families with care, creativity and compassion.

10/03/2025

Looking for youth mental health support?

Boomerang Health has two evidence-based group therapy workshops led by Registered Social Workers:

🧠CBT for Anxiety: Helping children and caregivers understand and manage anxious thoughts and feelings.

💬DBT Skills & Emotions: Empowering youth to regulate intense emotions and build coping strategies.

Join us to learn practical tools for emotional wellbeing in a safe, supportive space.

📅 Limited spots available – register today 👉 https://forms.gle/raUru7S4c8RwjFvC9

10/01/2025

SickKids researchers are committed to advancing evidence-based understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Recently, the U.S. government made several claims regarding Autism, including a suggested link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and Autism. These statements were made without presenting new scientific evidence and have caused confusion and concern among families, health-care providers and researchers.

"Science must guide our understanding of Autism, not myths or misinformation," says Dr. Steve Scherer, Chief of Research and Senior Scientist, Genetics & Genome Biology at SickKids.

Read SickKids' statement on the White House Autism claims⬇️

SickKids experts provide commentary on recent White House claims about Autism.

09/30/2025

Boomerang Health staff are wearing their orange shirts today for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

On , we pause to reflect on the impact of residential schools and commit to ongoing learning and action.

09/29/2025

Looking for accurate information on autism?

Check out the Autism Learning Hub on About Kids Health, a trusted and fact-checked health education resource for children, youth and caregivers that is approved by experts at SickKids.

👉 https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/autism