Psychoeducational Assessments
Speech & Language Therapy
Therapy & Coaching
Classes & Workshops
School Readiness
A group for kids 7-11 yo to refresh social-emotional skills to make going back to class a breeze. New Year session in on Thursdays, Jan 10-31 and Feb 14-21, 2019.Read More
Writer’s Club
A group for Gr 3-4 to improve reading comprehension, composition and writing skills. July 23-27 from 1:30 - 4 pm at our Kennedy Town location. Led by Fiona McElhone.Read More
Red Hot Readers
A week-long intensive literacy group for kids 6-8 yo to boost spelling, vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension. Jul 16-20 at BFDC, and Aug 13-17 at The Harbour School.Read More
Chatterbox Club
A week-long intensive group to improve speech, language and communication for kids 5-7 yo. Aug 6-10 at BFDC and Aug 13-17 at The Harbour School. Led by Fiona McElhone.Read More
Super Summer Skills
A group for 7-11 yo to polish social skills like communication, empathy, and self-management. Games and activities to make learning FUN! July 23-27, 9:30-11:30 am.Read More
Little Learners Summer Camp
A fun group for ages 4-6 yo to build social and emotional regulation skills. Games, art, music and more! July 16-20, 9:30-11:30 am. Led by Katrina Rozga CCC MC (Psych).Read More
Articles & News
Better Sleep, Better Grades
Does getting enough sleep make you smarter? Not exactly. But over the years, research has consistently linked getting a good night’s sleep to greater success at school. By Katrina Rozga...Read More
BFDC Services on September 17
All in-school appointments are cancelled. Clients will be contacted directly to confirm or reschedule in-office appointments. We hope everyone stayed safe during the storm.Read More
How soft skills smooth the way to career and life success
Soft skills have particular value in a work setting as they facilitate problem-solving, coordinating, negotiating and good people management. Companies have noticed, and school have started to as well.Read More
Selective Mutism
Selectively mute children can not speak in select social settings, sometimes so anxious that they appear to freeze. It is a stark contrast to situations where they feel secure and...Read More
How to trick your kids into reading
Do you have a reluctant reader? Literacy specialist Henrik Hoeg shares his best tips and most devious tricks to get kids hooked on books with the SCMP.Read More
Assessments for Boarding School Applications
The BFDC offers testing services for students applying to boarding school or other types of schools abroad.Read More
Does your child have a lisp?
Most lisps appear around the age of 2 and resolve by themselves by the age of 6. Some lisps, however, need immediate attention from a Speech and Language Therapist.Read More
Student Success Coach
The BFDC's Student Success Coach works with students who have had a Psychoeducational Assessment, and have been identified as benefitting from one-on-one support and encouragement to reach their full potential.Read More
The Fallacy of the “Summer Slide”
Learning that is lost by taking a few weeks away from the classroom was never good learning to begin with. Henrik Hoeg debunks the bogus concept of "summer slide".Read More