Additional Therapy Support
Junior Academy has the unique ability to offer Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Services, Behavioural Therapy and ABA Therapy during the school day. These professional services work one-on-one with students and also collaborate with Junior Academy staff to help students thrive and achieve their personal goals.
Occupational Therapy
Kristine Locklin is our in-house Occupational Therapist. Kristine graduated from Queen’s University and has been working in Pediatric Occupational Therapy since 2000 in the public and private systems. Kristine has additional training in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), Sensory Integration Therapy (SIPT certified), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Social Thinking.
Your child may benefit from Occupational Therapy services for the following:
- Sensory Integration Therapy ( classroom participation, self regulation)
- Motor Skill development (running, jumping, climbing)
- Written Output (printing, cursive)
- Social Skills (making friends)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (managing worries)
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech Stars provides our in-house speech-language pathology services. They offer comprehensive speech and language services. These services include:
- Speech and language assessments
- Language therapy
- Articulation therapy
- Voice therapy
- Resonance therapy
- Fluency (stuttering) therapy
Behavioural Therapy (BT) (ABA)
Student Counseling (CBT and DBT)
Our student counseling services incorporate evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). CBT helps students identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours, fostering improved emotional regulation and problem-solving skills. DBT focuses on teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through these counseling methods, we support students in developing healthy coping strategies, enhancing their emotional well-being and resilience.
Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy (ABA)
Applied Behaviour Analysis is a scientifically validated approach to understanding and changing behaviour. Our ABA program is designed to support students with behavioural challenges and developmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By using principles of reinforcement, our trained therapists help students develop essential skills, reduce problematic behaviour and increase positive social interactions. The individualized ABA therapy plans are tailored to each student’s unique needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive both academically and socially. Our therapy team is supported by a Board Analyst from a third party organization who ensures cohesive programming, age appropriate goals and helps support families as they navigate the funding model.
