Psychoeducational Assessments
Speech & Language Therapy
Therapy & Coaching
Classes & Workshops
Back to School Readiness
A group for kids 7-11 yo to refresh social-emotional skills like listening, empathizing and negotiating to make going back to class a breeze. Aug 13-17 at The Harbour School.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
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
Learning Through Natural Consequences
Children learn best when they are allowed to experience the consequences of their actions or choices, within reasonable bounds of safety and well-being. By Katrina Rozga CCC MC (Psych).Read More
Insomnia and Mental Health
Almost every mental illness is associated with poor sleep, either as cause or effect. Dr. Alison Cook adds her knowledge to this article on managing insomnia.Read More
5 myths of giftedness
Common misconceptions about bright students’ can often conceal their special needs and prevent them from reaching their academic potential. Read about now the myths of giftedness hinder, rather than help,...Read More
Net Neutral Parenting
If technology can erode traditional parental control, the knee-jerk reaction of some parents may be to curtail access and exposure entirely. But technology is a powerful tool that our children...Read More
What we learn from sadness
We want our children to be happy. But they should also be allowed feel the full range of human emotions and learn to cope with them. Katrina Rozga CCC MC...Read More
Excoriation Disorder
Everyone picks their skin from time to time. But for people with Excoriation Disorder -- also known a skin-picking disorder -- the compulsion to pick is overwhelming, leading to painful...Read More