join us for an informative and supportive evening - May 27
designed for parents and caregivers of children with autism
Welcome to Autism Parent Night at Bump, Birth and Beyond!
Join us for a night of support, information, and connection with other parents with autistic children. This in-person event is a great opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from a registered Speech Language Pathologist and Mom of an autistic child.
Whether you're a seasoned parent or new to the journey, this event is for you. Come together with our community to feel empowered and supported and gain valuable resources and information. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
7: 00 - 8:00 PM
*space is limited* Register by clicking on the image above
occupational therapy
"Medicine adds days to life. Occupational therapy adds life to days"
Services catered to babies, children, and adults.
Assessments:
- fine & gross motor
- sensory processing
- play
- feeding & toileting
- printing
- tricky behaviour
- executive functioning
- preschool & elementary support (PUF & MM)
- FSCD
Occupational therapists help individuals of all ages to participate in meaningful activities by addressing challenges, adapting tasks, or modifying environments to promote independence and well-being.
Occupational therapists assess and support individuals in three main areas:
- Self-care
- Productivity
- Leisure
Our Occupational Therapist has experience with supporting parents and children who are neurodiverse, and those who are on the autism spectrum.
Receive support from our Occupational Therapist to answer questions about development, concerns that you are facing with behaviour, functional issues, 1:1 therapy sessions, and parent coaching.
speech & language pathology
Our speech & language pathologist has witnessed the tremendous impact it can have on individuals in various ways. Having been a client of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) herself when she was younger, Breanna fondly remembers the fun she had during therapy sessions. However, she also recalls the frustration she experienced when she couldn't effectively express herself.
Our speech & language pathologist creates a safe and enjoyable environment and works with toddlers, children, and adults.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Developmental Delays
- Speech sounds (articulation/phonology)
- Receptive language delay (understanding of language)
- Expressive language delay (use of language)
- Social skills
- Pre-literacy and literacy skills
- Fluency (stuttering)
- Behavior
- Cognitive Communication
- Aphasia
- Expressive and receptive language
- Reading and writing
- Swallowing
- Fluency (stuttering)
- Speech sounds (Articulation)
- Dysarthria
- Voice disorders
- Singers experiencing voice concerns
summer camps - group sessions lead by a SLP
speech & language pathologist - summer camps
Special programming suited to children aged 4-8 years. Summer camp is hosted at 100 Words Playschool in Airdrie, AB.
Program is designed to encourage social communication, speech & language development and skill-building, and uses sensory play-based learning.
Parents will be provided with speech & language handouts throughout the week that outlines strategies for practicing at-home.
AM Sessions run 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 21 - July 23 - FULL (waitlist only)
July 28 - July 30
Kindergarten/Grade-school Readiness Program - Group Sessions
led by occupational therapist Erin Valiquette
Providing a developmentally supportive and engaging environment where
children can practice and strengthen essential school readiness skills. Through play-
based and structured activities, the group will focus on areas such as fine motor
development (e.g., cutting, printing, pencil grasp), social skills (e.g., turn-taking,
following group routines), self-regulation, independence, and early classroom routines.
Aug 19-21 10:00 - 12:00 PM
counselling & expressive art therapy
Signs that your child may be in need of counselling support could include:
- Increased isolation/withdrawal
- Lack of interest in activities that they used to enjoy
- Changes in eating/sleeping habits
- Regression in skills they previously had mastered (bedwetting, baby talking)
- Excessive anger, worry, stress, anxiety/panic, sadness
- Increased meltdowns, outbursts, aggression
- Separation anxiety
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sudden decline academics
- Hopelessness
- Self-harming behaviors/thoughts or attempts of suicide
All children can benefit from attending counselling as a way to develop or strengthen skills, and to cope with past, current, or future life challenges.
Some benefits include:
- Increased self-awareness
- Better emotion regulation
- Development of problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
- Strengthening of coping skills/ resources
- Challenging/transforming negative thoughts, emotions and behaviours
- Improved relationships with oneself/others
- Ability to navigate life transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem & Self Worth
- Assertiveness & Boundaries
- Emotional Regulation
- Mood Disorders
- Body Acceptance
- Disordered Eating
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
- Family Separation
- Blended Families
- Bullying & Peer Struggles
- Addictions
- Parent-Child Attachment & Relationship
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
Expressive Arts Therapy is the use of various art forms within the therapy session. The main focus being the act of expressing through creation.
Expressive Arts Therapy has been shown to be helpful for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional behavioural and social struggles, addictions, relationship challenges, and neurological struggles.
The Expressive Arts include painting, drawing, sketching, clay work, collaging, music, poetry, storytelling, dance, drama, and more.
individual session
Your Personal Journey to Well Being- Individual counseling (ages 5+) is a personalized therapeutic process that provides a safe and supportive place for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
We work collaboratively with you to address personal challenges, develop new skills, enhance self-awareness, and foster emotional well-being.
We believe that family is at the heart of our lives.
Family counseling provides a supportive and safe environment for family members to come together, share their experiences, and work through challenges as a unit.
Whether you’re navigating conflicts, transitions, or simply looking to enhance your family dynamics, we’re here to support you.
Empowering Your Parenting Journey:
We understand that parenting can be both fulfilling and challenging.
Our parent coaching services are designed to support you in navigating the complexities of raising children, whether you choose to include your child in the sessions or prefer to meet one-on-one.
complimentary consultation
Your First Step Toward Healing:
Finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey toward healing and personal growth.
To support you in this process, we offer a complimentary new client consultation designed to help you explore your needs and determine if our services are the right fit for you.
physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists have additional training in pelvic floor physio, rehabilitation, and vestibular therapy. Physiotherapy can diagnose and treat patients with balance and dizziness disorders.
Pelvic floor therapy is used to address a range of conditions related to the pelvic region.
Whether your child has concerns such as bladder/bowel leakage, urgency/frequency, bedwetting, or pain, our physiotherapy team is here to help them.
acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine
Stimulating acupuncture points throughout the body can encourage the release of chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Conditions and ailments that can be alleviated by acupuncture include nausea, headaches and migraines, menstrual cramps, infertility, muscular pain/weakness/injuries, osteoarthritis, asthma, digestion issues, insomnia, depression, and neuropathy.
Acupuncture can help to regulate conditions related to infertility such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and painful/irregular menstruation. Activating points throughout the female body can increase blood flow to the uterus and reproductive organs, regulate hormones, and ultimately promote ovulation.
lactation & feeding support
Preparation is your key to a successful feeding relationship.
During your prenatal consultation you can ask questions and voice concerns regarding your feeding goals (breast and/or formula) with our experienced lactation consultant BEFORE the arrival of your baby.
Learn about baby's nutritional needs, how and when to use a pump or bottles, and even collect milk (colostrum collection) to have ready for when your baby comes!
postpartum consultation
Things don't always go as planned.
Our lactation consultation can help with latching difficulties due to nipple variations, milk supply concerns, lip or tongue ties, separation from baby, pumping, bottle-feeding, blocked milk ducts, feeding multiples and more! The consultation includes a pre- and post- feed weight check.
Together, we will make feeding your baby a positive, bonding experience.
There may be transitions during your feeding journey.
Our lactation consultant will assist you with breastfeeding support, baby growth concerns, milk supply, supplementing, pumping, introducing bottles or cups, medications while breastfeeding, teething, introducing solid foods, weaning, and strategies for your return to work.
parent-child small group sessions
Beats by the Feet
Beats By The Feet offers fitness classes such as Zumba and Mom & Baby fitness.
It also offers Zumbini classes which is an early
program that uses music, movement and instrument play to develop a child’s social, emotional and motor skills.
Shannon has a passion for teaching, children and dancing, and after the birth of her first son she decided to turn those passions into a small business offering a few selections of classes in Airdrie.
Zumbini
Zumbini is an early childhood program that uses music, movement and instrument play to develop a child’s social, emotional and motor skills.
It is designed for children 0-5 years old and their parents, and this is one of the only classes in Airdrie where siblings can attend the class together with a parent.
*Sibling? Add another Child for just $35
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a parent & baby exercise class.
The parent wears the baby in the carrier for 30 minutes of gentle cardio, and the class ends with 15 minutes of stretching and 15 minutes to chat.
Take those baby steps to embrace the new person you’ve become in parenthood!