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               Special Education
                     Art Therapy

                (Ages 3- 9 years)

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StudentScholars Art Therapy Program

Creative Expression for Emotional Growth and Wellbeing

At StudentScholars, we understand that every child has unique thoughts and emotions that may be easier to express through art than words. Our Art Therapy Program offers a supportive space where children can explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and develop healthy coping skills — all through the power of creative expression.

Guided by trained art therapy professionals, this program is designed to help children:

  • Process emotions through painting, drawing, and other art forms

  • Strengthen self-esteem and confidence

  • Develop fine motor and problem-solving skills

  • Improve emotional regulation and focus

  • Encourage creativity and joyful exploration

No artistic experience is needed — just a willingness to explore and express. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where each child can grow emotionally, socially, and creatively at their own pace.

 

Who we offer the programs to:

If your child has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or Down syndrome our team can help.​

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Programs offered on:

We offer individual and group programs on week-ends and week day mornings. 

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Assessment:

We will conduct an initial assessment to find out if we have the resources and the facility to help your child. If we cannot, we will let you know at any point during the initial assessment or during the course of the program.

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It is a well proven fact that Art is an effective form of communication, self expression, build focus, calm emotions, and help improve motor skills. This program is ideal for children ages 4 to 12 years old.

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Program Description:

  • Learn techniques of art,and making their own masterpieces

  • Build Motor skills: activities like gain proficiency of holding a pencil/brush, drawing, colouring, blending, painting.

  • Improve Visual skill: learning about on how to use different colours, be able to draw shapes, patterns etc. upon their skills levels

  • Improve listening and focusing skills

  • Help grow social interaction skills with others

  • Getting comfortable with classroom routines

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Program Offered by:

Experienced Special ED teachers and experienced Art teachers

Duration of the program:

This is an on-going program. Our teachers/therapists will work closely with families to find a customized approach to find effective methods to help the child grow their skills.

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Program schedule & pricing:

Week day mornings and weekends. Please contact us for the schedule.

Pricing:

Material Fee - You are required to purchase lesson material book/s for each program. Books are priced between $20 to $30  + HST

Payment should be made monthly

Small Group Lessons:Max 3 students a class. $35 a class.

Individual Lessons:

30 minutes: $30

45 minutes: $40

1 hour: $50

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Centre Policies:

1. Special Ed Program Pricing at Our Centre: - Payment to be made monthly. No contracts.

-Small Group programs (up to 3 students for ABA, Phonics/speech, Math, Music & Art therapy): $25/hour a class. 

-Semi-Private Class (2 students): $35/hour a class

-Individual One-on-One class price:

$30- 30 minutes

$40- 45 minutes

$50- 1 hour​​​​

Individual Classes - Please contact us to book a lesson for individual lessons.

2. Assessment & Class structureWe will conduct an assessment during the 1st lesson to find out if we have the necessary expertise/ resources, and environment to help your child. If your child has behavioural issues, please let us know during the assessment. We may decide to discontinue your child's class at any time, if we feel that we don't have the necessary expertise, resources, and environment to help your child. 

3. Missed Lessons: If you are unable to bring your child for a group or individual lesson, the class fee will be forfeited unless you inform us at least 24-hours in advance. Please note, as we have reserved the spot for your child, we can only offer a credit for 1 missed class a month only, for the rest of the classes you will be charged for the month. Further, if you cancel a class regularly we may offer the spot to another student.

4. Parent communication: It is very important to help your child succeed in the program by frequently communicating with our teachers. Please feel free to contact our administrators or teachers if you have any suggestions and/or concerns.​

​5. Come in late: If you come in late for a class, we cannot offer a refund as we reserved the spot for your child. Please try to come in at least 5 minutes before the lesson.

Contact us to book a lesson with a specialized teacher

Call/Text: 905-505-0363

Email: info@studentscholarscentre.com

Next Step

Please  fill in the form at least 3 days in advance before the initial assessment is conducted.

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Funding resources for kids with special needs:

- Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

-Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program

Financial support from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social

Services for families acting as the primary caregivers for children with

developmental and/or physical disabilities.

 

-Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program

Monthly financial support for low-income to moderate-income families

caring for children with severe disabilities.

-Development Services Ontario (DSO) Passport Program

Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, this

program supports adults with developmental challenges to take part in

their community and live independently.

-Assisted Devices Program

Ontario’s Assisted Devices Program offers financial assistance for

individuals with long-term physical disabilities who need specialized

equipment and supplies.

-Home and Community Care Support Services

In-home, community-based, and long-term care for qualifying individuals

covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

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