Sensory - Seeking...
Need some sensory distractions?
- City Farm (not the City of Edmonton) A Non Profit agency offering some hands-on get dirty days for kids of all ages.
- The Maize. Corn maze in Lacombe, Alberta.
- U-pick berries, fruits, veggies...you name it.
More to come... If you have more to add, let me know. send an email
Brain Gym is a program of physical movements that enhance learning and performance in ALL areas.
Brain Gym includes 26 easy and enjoyable targeted activities that integrate body and mind to bring about rapid and often dramatic improvements in:
- concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, physical coordination, and more.
Specifically, its primary goal is to help children and adults:
- Learn ANYTHING faster and more easily
- Perform better at sports
- Be more focused and organized
- Start and finish projects with ease
- Overcome learning challenges
- Reach new levels of excellence
Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of Brain Gym® International / Educational Kinesiology Foundation.
© 2005 Brain Gym® International / Educational Kinesiology Foundation.
This page lists resources that are available in the province of Alberta, focusing specifically on the greater Edmonton area. Please note the disclaimer at the foot of the page when considering any therapy or therapist mentioned on this site.
If you know of a resource and would like to see it added to this list, send us an email.
Please be advised that all individual's email addresses are in the format of personname [at] domain.com. The reason we do this is to avoid having their addresses picked up by SPAM agents. Replace the [at] with @ for a proper address.
Governmental Supports
- Alberta Children's Services
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD
- Canada Revenue (Child & Family Tax Benefits)
- Alberta Health & Wellness
Educational Resources
Agencies that can help
Specialists
- Margaret Galipeau (PT). Margaret does not take individual referrals but is available for workshops and mentoring. Check our events page. She often attends our monthly meetings and is a valued presenter. Contact Margaret at: mgalipeau [at] shaw.ca. See above regarding address format.
- Diane Hinves, PhD. Diane is a private practice psychologist who specialises in family and marital therapy. Contact Diane at 101240- 124 st in Edmonton. Phone: 452-2559
- Kathy Mulka, Unlimited Potentials (OT). Kathy is in private practice with her own clinic helping clients young and old with SPD. She regularly attends our SPD meetings and always has much needed expert advice for befuddled parents. Contact Kathy at: kmulka [at] telusplanet.net
- Dawne Roy, Learning Specialist. Dawne is a literacy and visual processing consultant for Learning Bridges in St. Albert. Contact Dawne at: dawneroy [at] learningbridges.net or phone: 780-458-5228
- Judy Poole, Irlen Syndrome Center
- Susan Terris, Educational Kinesiologist & Rehabilitation Practioner. Susan practices Brain Gym (see left sidebar). Contact Susan at: wsterris [at] shaw.ca
- Dr. Kyriakides, Paedetrician, Phone: 780- 455-5437
- Neurodevelopmental Clinic (Misericordia Hospital) (View map)
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Sensory Group [referral from MD needed]. Contact the Glenrose for details at: 780-735-7999
To make all possible resources, tips, strategies available to all SPD families, and to unite all of us who are the pioneers into this disorder.
Important Disclaimer:
This website provides free names and resources for informational purposes only. A listing does NOT constitute an endorsement by the SPD Alberta Parent Connections Resource Group, its Director or any affiliates.
No guarantee is made that the information is correct, up-to-date, or complete. Please diligently seek current credentials and information from any businesses or individuals listed on this website.