Family

One of the most common things we hear from families at the first session is some version of the same sentence: "I wasn't sure if things were bad enough to come here." It's an understandable question. Many people picture family counselling as something you do after a crisis: after the blow-up,...

If your child has been recommended for an AAC assessment, or you're already using an AAC device or communication board at home, you've probably run into a lot of opinions. Well-meaning family members, other parents, even strangers in the grocery store sometimes have thoughts about "the tablet" or "the picture...

Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Whether you're supporting an aging parent, a child with a disability, or a partner recovering from illness, you show up, day after day, because love drives you. But love alone can't refuel an empty tank. Family caregiver...

Our team wants to bring light to an issue that affects not only accident victims but also their families and the critical role they play in providing care and support. Let's discuss the concerning compensation practices within the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), specifically related to attendant care and the implications...

Halloween is just around the corner, and this is typically an exciting evening full of spooky adventures! For most kids, dressing up, playing tricks, and filling up on candy can be a high point of the experience. Who wouldn't love that, right? Unfortunately, some children with special needs may find...

Has someone you love recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Are you looking for guidance on how to support them in the day-to-day? Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia, and it can be extremely overwhelming and demanding for both patients and families who are juggling the many details...

Are you a parent in a pandemic still trying to balance work and family life simultaneously? Are you a caregiver or medical professional who's been burning the candle at both ends since the  Covid outbreak? Are you a human being who is tired of hearing about Covid-19 and the relentless...

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a Christmas classic, and I’ll brook no argument on the subject. I’m referring, of course, to the original 1966 television special (I haven’t seen the new film currently in theatres, and I’ll save my opinions on the Jim Carrey version). When I...