Ellen Yack and Associates Paediatric Therapy Services
2700 Dufferin Street, Unit 72 M6B 4J3 Toronto, ON, Canada

If you know a child who is fidgety, has difficulty sitting still, and struggles to pay attention while learning, this video is for you! Watch to learn more about adding movement breaks into a child's daily schedule to support a calm and alert state for optimal learning.

Do you work with children or adults who have complex symptoms related to developmental trauma? Are you uncertain about what constitutes bottom-up (body-based) approaches and top-down (brain-based) approaches for the treatment of trauma? Would you like to understand the science behind why integrating body and brain-based approaches is effective? Are you interested in practical demonstrations of how to integrate these strategies? Ellen Yack is excited to be presenting alongside Dr. Ruth Lanius in a virtual conference hosted by The George Hull Centre Institute for Childhood Trauma & Attachment. For more details and registration information, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/integration-of-brain-body-based

If you are looking for a great resource to make healthy eating fun and enjoyable, take a look at Rainbow Plate - Healthy Eating Made Simple. Rainbow Plate is a sensory-based, child-led, and evidence-based approach that focuses on a positive relationship with food. For more information take a look at their website and Instagram page. www.rainbowplate.com www.instagram.com/rainbowplate

My friend and colleague, Ana Elisa Villalaz, is interviewing me and over 30 other amazing experts on The Global Autism Summit 2: How to create success, love and peace for your child and family! This video series is packed with tools, strategies, and free gifts and is a must-have for any parent and teacher who work with children, teens, or adults that have autism, Asperger’s, sensory disorder, or any other behavioral or learning challenges. Join FREE here: https://globalautismsummit.com/TGAS2-Ellen

Holland Bloorview is offering a FREE 5-Day Autism Summit for parents, caregivers, health professionals and other service providers. This amazing learning opportunity features a variety of speakers, including top autism researchers, expert clinicians, parent advisors, and autistic self-advocates. Click the link below for more information and registration details.

Happy Friday! Pushing your brother around is a great movement activity that also provides heavy work input. Heavy work activities where you push, pull, lift, or carry something weighted can help build strength, and also support self-regulation and attention. How are you building in movement this weekend?

Tips for School #2: Providing alternative seating options can be beneficial for many children, but which children benefit from these options and what types of options are out there? Watch the video to learn more!

Tips for School #1 Whether learning at school or at home, setting your child up properly at the table will help support their attention, fine motor skills, key boarding, and printing. Watch the video to learn more! https://youtu.be/0AvxqD5MNC8

October is Occupational Therapy Month in Canada! Do you know what occupational therapists do? Send us a message with your questions!

In this unique time of COVID-19 and virtual therapy our psychotherapists have found success engaging online with families due to their unique experience in drama and visual arts. Click on their photos to learn more about our amazing psychotherapists and the services they provide.

We at Ellen Yack and Associates would like to send warm thoughts and well wishes to all of our families who are returning to school, whether in-person or online Keep an eye out for our upcoming posts with tips and tricks to support learning at school or home.