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 to make going back to class a breeze. Aug 13-17 at THS and Thursdays, Aug 30-Oct 11 at the BFDC.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
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
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