The 6 F-words for Child Development are words that reflect some of the most important aspects of child development. They were first published in 2012 by CanChild’s Dr. Rosenbaum and Dr. Gorter and are now used internationally when working with children with disabilities and their families. Inspired by over two decades of CanChild research and continual discussion amongst members of the CanChild family, the paper features six F-words that the authors state should be the focus in childhood disability - Functioning, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future. Functioning: refers to what people do - how things are done is not what is important; synonyms include ‘role’, ‘job’, ‘task’, etc. (for children, ‘play’ is their ‘work’) Family: represents the essential ‘environment’ of all children Fitness: refers to how children stay physically active, including exercise and other recreational opportunities Fun: includes particular activities children are involved in or enjoy participating in Friends: refers to the friendships established with peers; social development is an essential aspect of personhood Future: is what child development is all about; it refers to parents and children's expectations and dreams for their future
Boomerang Health - Social Skills & Self-Regulation Group Therapy: Part 1 (New Participants grades 5 & 6) - York
Social Skills & Self-Regulation Group Therapy is aimed at children in who could benefit from support with their social skills and self-regulation. Participants will learn core concepts from the well-established Social Thinking® and Zones of Regulation® programs.
Boomerang Health - Conversation Club: Social Pragmatic Group Therapy Grades 6-8 - York
Conversation Club is aimed at enhancing participants’ conversation skills, such as initiating and maintaining conversations, participating in group discussions, and connecting with peers.
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