About Us
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Bright Horizons Therapy, we have been providing occupational therapy and ABA services to the community for over 20 years. We saw a need for high-quality, personalized occupational therapy services and started Bright Horizons to empower children with exceptionalities through individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Occupationa
At Bright Horizons Therapy, we have been providing occupational therapy and ABA services to the community for over 20 years. We saw a need for high-quality, personalized occupational therapy services and started Bright Horizons to empower children with exceptionalities through individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services, fostering their full potential and enhancing their quality of life
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach to each child, addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of our clients. We adopt a comprehensive approach that addresses not only the specific behaviours and skills targeted in therapy but also considers the child's overall well-being and development.
OAP Services
Our Approach
OAP Services
We are an approved Ontario Autism Program (OAP) provider for those families that have funding!
We offer an individualized approach to all of our therapy services, while integrating current ABA and OT practices into each child's therapy.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES
Understanding Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a dynamic health profession dedicated to enabling individuals of all ages to engage in meaningful everyday activities. Especially tailored for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), our OT services at Bright Horizons focus on nurturing key life skills to empower these young individuals in their daily lives.
Key Areas of OT for Children with ASD:
- Self-Help Skills: Our OT program places a strong emphasis on developing essential self-help skills. This includes teaching children how to dress, eat independently, maintain oral hygiene, use the toilet, and even tie their shoelaces.
- School Readiness: We prepare children for the educational environment, focusing on skills like pencil grip, writing, using scissors, and coloring. Furthermore, our therapists work on emotional regulation and attention skills to enhance learning and social interaction abilities.
- Play and Leisure: An integral part of our OT is enabling children to participate in play and leisure activities. This involves developing both motor and social skills to engage in and enjoy various activities.
OT Treatment Sessions
Post-assessment, we provide individualized treatment sessions aimed at fostering skill development through engaging activities. These sessions may include:
- Play-Based Activities: Since children learn effectively through play, our sessions are packed with fun, interactive activities targeting specific developmental goals.
- Sensory Strategies: We explore sensory-based strategies using sensorimotor equipment to enhance children's attention and self-regulation.
Each session is about 50-60 minutes long and can include parent coaching to help integrate these strategies into daily home routines.
Sensory Equipment
We offer assessment for a variety of sensory needs, including prescriptions for those items that can be purchased with OAP funding!
1:1 ABA Therapy
Currently offering in-home ABA therapy specifically designed to be delivered where you and your family need it most. Our staff come to you each week at a regularly scheduled time to work with your child in your home.
Parent Coaching
Learn ABA strategies and techniques customized for your child, family, and needs, through 1:1 coaching and modeling with your child and ABA staff.
Group Sessions
We occasionally are able to offer small Group Sessions for different ages and skills. Our group programs for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. These groups support skill development in areas such as social skills, play skills, emotional regulation, communication, and more!
Can be funded by SSAH or OAP funding!
SOS Feeding Therapy
The SOS Approach to Feeding assesses and addresses all of the underlying causes of the feeding difficulties. SOS uses a transdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat the “whole child” including:
Organ systems
Muscles (including oral motor)
Sensory processing
Learning, behaviour and cognition
Development
Nutrition
Environment