EDify Elgin

10/23/2025

We had a great time last night at JUMBO Business After 5 in St. Thomas! We met some amazing people and gave away some candy and toys. We also had a draw for a parenting book: Smart But Scattered by Peg Dawson. Congrats to the winner!

10/17/2025

We think that what this parent is doing is great. It would be great if other's also reached out to their MPPs to ask for improvements to the OAP program

A Welland mom is calling for changes to the province's autism funding.

10/17/2025

Starting Wednesday October 22! We have two spots remaining for our Social Skills program for kids 9 - 13.

To register: https://edpsych.janeapp.com/locations/edify-elgin/book #/social-thinking-me
Want more information? Email courses@edpsych.ca

10/14/2025

Learning Disabilities also affect your social skills. Learn more about LD challenges and supports. Get involved to help your child today.

Learn about social issues for kids with learning problems. Child Mind Institute help parents and teachers deal with learning and attention disorders.

10/07/2025

When parents and educators respond early to signs of learning difficulties, it can make a huge difference in the life of a young person.

Learning disabilities aren't usually diagnosed until kids are older, but there are some signs in the preschool years that suggest a child may need support.

09/16/2025

Our social classes are now open for registration!!!

✨ Introducing our newest social program: Social Thinking & Me — designed for ages 9–13!

📅 Classes begin next Wednesday, September 24th

🕔 Superflex (includes activity book!) — Ages 6–8
5:00–6:00 PM

🕡 Social Thinking & Me — Ages 9–13
6:30–7:30 PM

⚡ Spots are limited!

📩 Contact Marlee at courses@edpsych.ca
to register today!

09/09/2025

Saint Thomas Psychoeducational Assessments has a new name! We are now EDify Elgin!

08/20/2025

🎉Attention: Marlee, our Course Coordinator, is back in the office!

If you’re already on our Fall 2025 (September) waitlist —we’ll be reaching out to you shortly!

👉 Current Programs:

Boiling Point (Zones of Regulation) (Ages 6-8, 9-12)
Helps kids recognize, understand, and manage emotions and behaviours. They’ll learn practical strategies for emotional regulation, learn energy awareness using the particle theory of matter, and more!

SuperflexⓇ (Ages 6-9)
A fun, superhero-themed program that helps children build social skills and self-regulation! Through interactive games, group activities, and engaging characters, participants develop flexible thinking, strengthen teamwork and learn practical strategies to support social awareness.

👉Upcoming Programs:

Social Thinking and Me (Ages 9–12)
Language-based teaching to help youth build stronger social awareness, understand social expectations, improve problem-solving skills, and more!

Social Thinking for Teens (13+)
Supports teens in developing social observation skills, perspective-taking, problem solving, and emotional regulation — breaking down complex social concepts in a way that makes sense.

Know someone interested? Contact us!
Message or email us at courses@edpsych.ca to learn more!

07/08/2025

Looking for Kids to Help with Practice Assessments!

We’re looking for a few awesome kids to help us practice our assessment skills! In exchange, participants will receive $35 or volunteer hours.

🔹 Participant #1 – Ages 6–11 (No Autism Diagnosis)
We need one child who:

Is between the ages of 6 and 11

Does not have a diagnosis or suspicion of Autism

Can speak in full sentences

Is available for 1.5 to 2 hours in the afternoon (we’ll contact you to set up a date and time)

💰 In exchange, they’ll receive $35 or 2 hours of volunteer time (if applicable)

🔹 Participants #2 and #3 – Ages 6–16 (Confirmed Autism Diagnosis)
We’re also looking for two children who:

Are between the ages of 6 and 16

Have a confirmed Autism diagnosis

Can speak in full sentences

Are available for 1.5 to 2 hours in the afternoon (we’ll contact you to set up a date and time)

💰 In exchange, they’ll receive $35 or 2 hours of community service (great for high school students!)
🧩 Parents may have opportunities to be involved in future sessions as well!

📌 We usually get more responses than we can accommodate. If you’re not contacted this time, please try again the next time we post!

📩 Interested? Send us a message!

Send a message to learn more

07/08/2025

Do you have a child going to starting high school next year? Check out the Ignite Youth Centre's program

If you’re heading into Grade 9 (or still getting used to it), join us for Ready, Set, High School — a summer series of chill, hands-on workshops made just for you. 

🕔 Wednesdays from 5–7 PM 

👥 Meet new people 

🎯 Play games, talk real stuff, eat snacks 

💬 With peer mentors who actually get it 

Starts July 16– and it’s 100% FREE. 

Register Now: readysethighschool.eventbrite.ca