Flourish Health Services

12/31/2025

That’s a wrap on 2025 💛

This year, we supported 1,868 clients, delivered 19,117 individual sessions and 2,000+ group sessions, welcomed 26 new team members (including 4 new doctors), endorsed 70 grad school applications, delivered 20+ neurodiversity-affirming presentations, built one new software platform, and took a meaningful step forward by pitching an autistic girls school.

Behind every number is a person, a family, a conversation, a breakthrough, a cup of hot chocolate, and a whole lot of care. We are endlessly grateful to our incredible Flourish team, your expertise, compassion, and commitment are what make this work possible, and to our wider community for trusting us, growing with us, and helping shape what Flourish continues to become.

We’re heading into 2026 inspired, hopeful, and excited for everything still to come. Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable ✨

11/28/2025

✨ We’re hiring! Join the Flourish Health Services team ✨

We’re looking for a Front Desk Coordinator to be the warm, welcoming face of our Toronto clinic. This is a full-time, in-person role for someone who is naturally empathetic, highly organised, and passionate about creating positive experiences for children and families.

As the heartbeat of our clinic, you’ll play a vital role in shaping each client’s journey — from greeting families and managing schedules to supporting our administrative team and keeping daily operations running smoothly.

This role is perfect for someone who:
🌿 Has experience working with children
🌿 Is warm, calm, and client-centred
🌿 Thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
🌿 Brings professionalism, initiative, and heart to their work

At Flourish, you’ll be part of a collaborative, nurturing team where your work truly makes a difference in the lives of families every day.

Interested in applying?
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@flourishhealthservices.ca
with the subject line Front Desk Coordinator Application.

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10/02/2025

Home Alone Safety for Kids (ages 9–12). Our full-day program to help your child build independence is open for registration.

Join us at Flourish Health Services for a fun, empowering and practical day designed especially for kids aged 9 to 12.

📅 When: Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
📍 Where: Flourish Health Services, 2243 Queen St E, 2nd Floor, Toronto
💲 Fee: $130 (This program may be eligible for Social Work coverage. Please check with your insurance provider.)

What we cover:
* Street smarts & bike safety
* People safety & “tricky people” awareness
* Online & internet safety
* Kitchen, snacking & home safety
* Fire safety & accident prevention
* Handling emergencies
* Basic first aid
* Sibling rivalry & self-management
* And much more — all delivered in engaging, kid-friendly ways
Every participant receives a manual and certificate of attendance.

✅ Spaces are limited!

👉 visit www.flourishhealthservices.ca/groups to register

Let’s give our kids confidence, skills, and peace of mind when they’re on their own. 💡

10/02/2025

Home Alone Safety for Kids (ages 9–12)! Our full-day program to help your child build independence is open for registration!

Join us at Flourish Health Services for a fun, empowering and practical day designed especially for kids aged 9 to 12.

📅 When: Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
📍 Where: Flourish Health Services, 2243 Queen St E, 2nd Floor, Toronto
💲 Fee: $130 (This program may be eligible for Social Work coverage. Please check with your insurance provider.)

What we cover:
* Street smarts & bike safety
* People safety & “tricky people” awareness
* Online & internet safety
* Kitchen, snacking & home safety
* Fire safety & accident prevention
* Handling emergencies
* Basic first aid
* Sibling rivalry & self-management
* And much more — all delivered in engaging, kid-friendly ways
Every participant receives a manual and certificate of attendance.

✅ Spaces are limited!

👉 visit www.flourishhealthservices.ca/groups to register

Let’s give our kids confidence, skills, and peace of mind when they’re on their own. 💡

09/23/2025

There is no single “cause” or “cure” for autism.

Autism is a natural and lifelong part of human diversity. It is not something to be prevented or erased, it is something to be understood and embraced.

Recent headlines about acetaminophen and so-called “treatments” for autism have created fear and confusion.

The truth is, research is still inconclusive, and sweeping claims can spread stigma and misunderstanding.

Our position is clear:
Autistic people do not need to be “fixed.”
What autistic people and families need is understanding, acceptance, and meaningful support.
The voices of autistic people themselves must remain central in every conversation.

At Flourish, we are committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming care. We believe autistic people are whole, valuable, and deserving of respect always.

08/27/2025

✨ Give your child the tools to thrive this school year! ✨

Our Unstuck & On Target group is an evidence-based program designed for kids ages 8–12. The group focuses on building executive functioning skills like flexibility, planning, and goal-setting through fun, interactive activities.

In this 9-week group, kids will:
✅ Develop flexible thinking & adapt to new situations
✅ Strengthen planning & time-management skills
✅ Learn to transition smoothly between tasks & handle change
✅ Build confidence & independence in daily life
✅ Improve problem-solving and manage frustration

📅 Starts September 8, 2025
🕕 Monday evenings | 6:00–7:30 pm | 9 weeks

This small-group setting helps kids build lifelong skills in a supportive, neuroaffirming environment, so they can feel “unstuck” and right on target.

Spots are limited! Email admin@flourishhealthservices.ca to register.

07/11/2025

🎉 Flourish is 4! 🎉
Today marks four years since we opened our doors, and we just want to say THANK YOU!
 
To the amazing families who’ve trusted us and our incredible team who show up with care and compassion every day - this work wouldn’t be possible without you.
 
We started Flourish with the goal of creating a place where families feel supported, seen, and understood. Four years later, that still guides everything we do.
 
Here’s to the years ahead. We’re grateful to be growing with you. 
 

07/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month

At Flourish, we honour and celebrate the identities, culture, and contributions of disabled people, including those who are neurodivergent, chronically ill, sensory-sensitive, or invisibly disabled.

Disability Pride Month reminds us that disability is not a deficit, it’s a natural and valuable part of human diversity. It’s a community, a culture, and a source of strength. This month, and every month, we commit to listening to disabled voices, challenging ableism, and building spaces that are inclusive, and affirming.

The Disability Pride Flag reminds us of the richness of this community, with each colour representing a different type of disability. From visible to invisible, physical to psychiatric, neurodivergent to sensory, every experience matters.

03/05/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Flourish Health Services is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our incredible team in Toronto! 🌟

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you want to work in a collaborative, strengths-based environment alongside a multidisciplinary team? This full-time role offers:

✅ Health benefits
✅ A supportive team of OTs, SLPs, social workers, and psychologists
✅ Opportunities for career growth and professional development

If you have 4-5 years of experience, are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and have a passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by sending your resume to jobs@flourishhealthservices.ca

📍 Learn more about us at flourishhealthservices.ca



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02/20/2025

Calling all Adventurers! Register today for our upcoming Dungeon & Dragons sessions starting this Saturday!

Our Dungeons & Dragons groups, designed to ignite creativity, foster social connections, and embark on epic quests.

Group Details:

Ages 9-12: Sessions on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ages 13-17: Sessions on Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Session Dates: February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 16th, 2025

Location: Flourish Health Services

Led by our imaginative Dungeon Master, David Pasoff, these sessions offer a safe and inclusive environment for participants to explore fantastical worlds, solve puzzles, and collaborate on storytelling adventures. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to D&D, our groups provide a welcoming space for all.

Ages 9-12 Register Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/store/p/dungeons-dragons-3-week-adventure-ages-9-12-sundays-10-to-12-hk3kp

Ages 13-17 Register Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/store/p/dungeons-dragons-3-week-adventure-ages-13-17-sundays-1230am-to-230pm-e9g2z

Adventure Awaits: Neuroaffirming Dungeons & Dragons Group! Embark on an epic journey with our newest Dungeons & Dragons group , led by our talented and imaginative Dungeon Master, David Pasoff . Designed to be fun, inclusive, and neuroaffirming, this group offers a safe and suppo

02/14/2025

Her Spectrum – Girls & Autism, Virtual Clinical Exchange Session

📅 Date: February 18, 2025
�⏰ Time: 12:00 PM ET�
💻 Location: Virtual (Free Sign-Up Here: https://www.flourishhealthservices.ca/flourish-clinical-exchange)

Next week, Marie Hooper, Ph.D. is sharing her presentation “Her Spectrum: Girls & Autism”

Marie Hooper, Ph.D. (She/Her) is the founder and director of Flourish Health Services, a neuroaffirming clinician, educator, and advocate specializing in autism in girls, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. A late-diagnosed ADHDer and parent to a neurodivergent child, Marie integrates evidence-based, strengths-focused, neuroaffirming, and gender-affirming approaches into her work.

A recognized Subject Matter Expert for Autism Ontario, she co-founded Club Au-Some, a neuroaffirming space for autistic girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and is leading efforts to open North America’s first school exclusively for autistic girls. She also teaches at York University’s Glendon Campus, training future clinicians in inclusive, neuroaffirming care.

Marie is a dedicated advocate for flexischooling and PDA support, working to create more inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

💡 Whether you are a clinician, educator, researcher, or parent, this session offers invaluable insights into fostering more inclusive, affirming, and supportive environments for autistic girls and youth.

At Flourish Health Services, we believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration to drive meaningful change. The Flourish Clinical Exchange brings together clinicians, researchers, and advocates to discuss innovative, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming approaches in the field of developmental psychology and autism care.

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