- Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Special Education in Sainte-Therese
(children & teens)
Special education support helps children and teens build learning skills, independence, routines, and behavior/emotional regulation—at home and at school.
Serving Sainte-Therese and nearby areas (Blainville, Rosemere, Boisbriand, Mirabel, Saint-Eustache, Terrebonne, Laval, Montreal), in-clinic, and when needed at home, daycare, or school.
2-minute request — we’ll contact you within 24–48 business hours.
What is special education support?
Special education provides practical, structured support for children and teens who need extra strategies to succeed in daily life and school. The focus is on realistic goals, tools that work right away, and consistent routines.
Simple steps for lasting results
Assessment
clear picture + priorities
Personalized plan
goals + practical tools
Ongoing follow-up
adjustments + consolidation
Our approach
We tailor support to practical goals: smoother daily functioning, better learning strategies, and a calmer environment at home and at school.
Our approach includes:
Needs assessment and functional overview (strengths, challenges, priorities)
Clear, measurable goals defined with you
Practical strategies you can apply right away (routines, visuals, scripts)
Ongoing follow-up and adjustments based on progress
Collaboration with families and school when helpful
Common reasons to consult (What it is / When to consult / How we help)
What it is :
Difficulty staying focused, following directions, getting started, finishing tasks, and organizing time/materials (homework, school bag, routines).When to consult :
Homework takes a very long time despite effort
Frequent forgetting, losing materials, procrastination
Needs constant supervision to finish tasks
School reports significant organization issues
How we help :
Simple, effective routines (home + school)
Visual tools (checklists, schedules, work plans)
Strategies to start/finish tasks and manage time (timers, step breakdown)
Coordination between home and school when helpful
What it is :
The child/teen needs strategies to understand, memorize, study, and apply learning (reading, writing, math, etc.).When to consult :
Difficulty studying and retaining information
Uneven results despite practice
School stress, discouragement, low confidence
How we help :
Study strategies (memory tools, spaced practice, summaries, cue cards)
Work methods adapted to the child’s profile
Homework organization and weekly planning
Collaboration with tutoring if needed
What it is :
Difficulty managing frustration, anxiety, transitions, or returning to calm. Emotions become overwhelming and affect participation.When to consult :
Frequent meltdowns; hard to calm down
Very difficult transitions (school, homework, bedtime)
Strong reactions to changes or mistakes
School avoidance or repeated conflicts
How we help :
Identify triggers + a prevention plan
Regulation tools (zones, breathing, breaks, routines)
Emotional communication strategies (words, visuals, scripts)
Parent coaching + consistent home/school strategies
What it is :
Challenging behaviors (opposition, agitation, impulsivity) often serve a purpose linked to unmet needs (fatigue, comprehension, attention, emotions, sensory overload).When to consult :
Frequent opposition and daily conflicts
Behaviors impact school or family life
Directions are hard to follow without escalation
How we help :
Functional analysis (what is the behavior communicating/achieving?)
Tools: clear directions, reinforcement, choices, routines
Prevention strategies + consistent responses
Follow-up to adjust strategies over time
What it is :
Difficulty making friends, understanding social rules, managing conflicts, or integrating into a group.When to consult :
Isolation, frequent conflicts, repeated misunderstandings
Difficulty playing/working in a group, taking turns
Rigid or “immature” social behaviors
How we help :
Explicit teaching of social skills
Role-plays, social scenarios, guided practice
Conflict-resolution and flexibility strategies
Collaboration with school when needed
What it is :
Difficulty being independent: getting ready, managing materials, following routines, and taking age-appropriate responsibilities.When to consult :
Mornings/evenings are long and stressful; constant reminders
Difficulty following routines without supervision
Dependence for tasks that should be age-appropriate
How we help :
Visual routines and simple tools (step lists, cues)
Gradual independence plan with realistic expectations
Practical adjustments + parent coaching