Making Hand Washing Fun for Kids

Hands are one of the biggest germ carriers, especially little hands that are busy exploring and playing outside. Washing your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water is one of the best ways for both you and your children to remain healthy and…

How to Prepare Your Child with ASD for a Field Trip

Field trips are an important part of our children’s student experience. They provide hands-on opportunities to learn about the world outside of the classroom. However, for children with sensory processing difficulties, the change of pace from…

Importance of a Visual Schedule

Children on the autism spectrum often miss some of the language and social/behavioural cues that help them acknowledge what activities they can expect to do throughout the day. Any experience, both new and familiar, may cause children with autism…

Getting ready for the dentist with ACT Learning Centre

Fear of the dentist is common amongst all children, but especially for those on the Autism Spectrum who often have additional sensory processing difficulties. While a patient and experienced dentist is key to a positive experience, there are…

Happy Holidays from ACT Learning Centre

From the team at ACT Learning Centre, we wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday season! Struggling to come up with gift ideas? ACT Learning Centre's team of therapists compiled a list of their favourite sensory-friendly toys and resources…