Thrive Therapy

12/15/2025

🧱 LEGO® Therapy Winter Groups – Coming January! 🧱

Thrive Therapy is excited to be offering LEGO® Therapy groups this winter! We’re currently looking for children and families who may be interested in registering for this small-group program. Children will be placed in similar age groups, with group sizes of 3–4 participants.

✨ What is LEGO® Therapy?
LEGO® Therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses collaborative LEGO® building to support social skills, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. During each session, children work together in small groups to complete shared LEGO® projects, with each child taking on a specific role. This fun, structured environment helps build social connections in a natural and motivating way.

📅 Group Details:
• Dates: Tentative weekday evenings (day TBD) for 6 weeks, starting in January
• Time: 4:30–5:30 pm
• Location: Thrive Therapy – Halifax Clinic (Bayers Road)
• Session Length: 50 minutes
• Cost: $390 for 6 weeks ($65 per session)

📩 If you’re interested in having your child participate or would like more information, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 902-943-2621
📧 info@thriveot.ca

12/08/2025

Happy Holiday season from our Thrive Therapy team! ☃️😄

10/24/2025

Happy Friday and happy Occupational Therapy Month! 💚

This month, we celebrate the creativity, compassion, and dedication of Occupational Therapists everywhere — helping people of all ages participate fully in the activities that bring meaning to their lives.

From supporting little ones to build foundational skills to empowering adults to regain independence, OTs make everyday life possible. 🌿✨

Here’s to celebrating the heart of what we do — helping people live life to the fullest. 💫


09/18/2025

York University’s research team is conducting a study about the positive experiences (flourishing) of visible minority families of autistic youth and young adults (aged 10–30) living in Canada.

Caregivers will be invited to complete an online survey (30–45 minutes) about their child, family flourishing, and their experience living in Canada. To thank them for their time, caregivers will be eligible to win one of ten $100 e-gift certificates.

08/29/2025

✨ Tips for Supporting Clothing Sensitivities ✨

Clothing sensitivities can make getting dressed stressful, but small adjustments can make a big difference in comfort and confidence. 💜💚

✔️ Use fragrance-free, dye-free detergents and soaps
✔️ Warm clothes in the dryer before wearing
✔️ Wash clothing multiple times to soften textures
✔️ Remove tags and try deep pressure massage before dressing

Creating a sensory-friendly wardrobe can help children (and adults!) feel more at ease throughout the day.

07/28/2025

Play is a vital part of a child’s development, offering far more than just fun. Through play, children explore their creativity and imagination, learn to communicate and express themselves, and build trusting relationships with others. It supports social and emotional growth by helping them understand feelings and practice empathy, while also encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. Additionally, play helps children develop self-regulation skills and strengthens both fine and gross motor abilities, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

07/24/2025

Summertime is a great opportunity to engage your child in fun activities that also promote fine motor development.

Fine motor skills refer to the ability to control the small muscles and movements in the hands, fingers, and wrists. Working on these skills helps with tasks such as handwriting, drawing, using utensils, trying shoes, etc. Fine motor skills are vital for independence in a child’s daily life.

This post will explore various summer activities to promote fine motor skills!

07/01/2025

Interested in Occupational Therapy as a career?!

Thrive Therapy is running Occupational Therapy summer groups for children ages 4-7 years and ages 7-10 years.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Thrive Therapy team this summer! If you’re passionate about working with kids and curious about Occupational Therapy, this is the perfect opportunity to gain experience, make a difference, and have fun doing it!

We would not expect volunteers to commit for every group, however, would ideally like volunteers to commit to the full week if possible (all 5 days) as consistency helps build stronger connections with the children attending.

Send us email at info@thriveot.ca to learn more!



06/30/2025

Interested in Occupational Therapy as a future career?!

Thrive Therapy is running Occupational Therapy summer groups for children ages 4-7 years and ages 7-10 years.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Thrive Therapy team this summer! If you're passionate about working with kids and curious about Occupational Therapy, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands on experience alongside Registered Occupational Therapists to make a difference, and have fun doing it!

We are not expecting volunteers to commit for every group, however, would ideally like volunteers to commit to the full week if possible (all 5 days) as consistency helps build stronger connections with the children attending.

Send us email at info@thriveot.ca to learn more!

06/18/2025

At Thrive Therapy, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA2S+ community and reaffirm our commitment to providing inclusive, affirming care—today and every day. Everyone deserves care that celebrates who they are—mind, body, and identity.

We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where all people can thrive authentically.

Let’s continue to build a world where all identities are embraced and celebrated 💛💚💙💜❤️

06/05/2025

🗣️ Is your child struggling to communicate? You’re not alone — 1 in 14 children experience speech or language challenges. 💬⁠

From difficulty producing certain sounds to challenges understanding or using words, early support can make a huge difference. 🧠✨

We’ve put together a helpful guide on the most common speech and language disorders in children 👩‍⚕️📚

👉 Tap the link in our bio to read the full blog post!

📍 Serving families in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and across Nova Scotia

06/05/2025

🗣️ Is your child struggling with speech or communication? You’re not alone.

Did you know that 1 in 14 children experience speech or language disorders? These challenges can impact confidence, learning, and social interaction — but early support makes a big difference.

📖 Our latest blog post breaks down the most common types of speech and language disorders in children — including articulation delays, apraxia, stuttering, and more.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or healthcare professional, this guide can help you better understand the signs and when to seek help!

📍 Our Speech-Language Pathologists at Thrive Therapy support children in building strong communication skills so they can thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

🔗 Read the full blog here:

https://www.thriveotns.com/post/speech-disorders-children-halifax-novascotia

In this post, we’ll explore the most common types of speech and language disorders in children, how they differ, and how early intervention can make a significant difference.