Long Weekend Activities

The Victoria Day long weekend is here and we have some fun, interactive activities you can do with little ones! Pom Pom Water First up we have Pom Pom water play. This looks as fun as it sounds and is both sensory and interactive for your…

ACT Learning Book Recommendation: The Child with Special Needs

ACT Learning Centre is always looking to provide parents and caretakers with tools and resources to help and guide you on your journey. Our book recommendation today comes from Dr. Serena Wieder and Dr. Stanley Greenspan; The Child With Special…

ACT Learning Book Recommendation: Beyond Behaviors

ACT Learning Centre is always looking to provide parents and caretakers with tools and resources to help and guide you on your journey. Our book recommendation comes from Dr. Mona Delahooke;Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion…

Spring Socials Have Sprung!

ACT Learning Centre is proud to welcome back our social groups! Our social groups are available for both children and teens, and are facilitated by trained ABA therapists. The social groups are designed to help your child develop the necessary…

Cindy Harrison Receives Prestigious Award

Helping Your Child Try New Food

Most toddlers start to show eating preferences between the ages of 1 and 2. This age can vary and can start earlier or much later. Here are some things you might notice, when you are thinking your child may be a picky eater:  A sharp decrease…

ACT Learning Centre Virtual Tour

We love to welcome our clients to our clinic, located at 36 Antares Dr. in Ottawa. Follow our Clinic Manager, Jocelyne Boileau, as she takes you through our space in our virtual tour. Explore our welcome area, individual therapy spaces, gym,…

3 Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Speech Development During Story Time

Storytime is a common household favourite! Even if you’ve read the same Robert Munsch book over and over into oblivion, it’s always nice to snuggle up with your little one at the end of a long day. Storytime also serves as an incredible…

ACT’s Super Summer Social Groups

ACT is pleased to offer afternoon social groups over the summer months.  Please rest assured we will be following the recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines during group sessions. ACT will be offering afternoon play-based social groups…

A Letter to Parents: ACT Learning Centre’s Re-Opening Guidelines

On May 14, 2020 the Premier of Ontario announced Phase One of the plan for re-opening the province. Autism treatment centres are included in phase one. The safety of the children/youth we serve, their families and our staff is our first, and…