Sásṃ


Children's Programs

  • Teddy Bear Lending Library

Parents and sásṃ aged 0-3 attend once a week to exchange books, share snacks and play together.

  • Rhyme Time

Parents and sásṃ come together to share songs, rhymes and singing.

  • Storytime

Gathering at the library to read and share stories.

  • Parent & Sásṃ Craft Night

Exploring different crafts together and practicing fine motor skills!

  • Cultural Afternoon

Parents and sásṃ come together and learn basic Haíɫzaqvḷa and sing songs, drum together, Elder's teachings.

  • Elder & Sásṃ Activity Afternoon

Elders join with parents and sásṃ in activities/crafts once a week.

Services

Our Sásṃ Wellness Team provides a range of services to meet families needs in home or community. Parents are able to enjoy developmental activities and learn through play. Programs are outlined below.

Infant Development and Early Childhood Development (0-6)

Supports families by offering:

• Home/Office visits.

• Activity planning to support infant/toddler growth and development.

• Developmental screening and assessment.

• Resource information.

• Referrals to community agencies and health services as needed.

• Service coordination to support children’s needs.

Supports communities by offering

  • Group Programming

  • Parent talks.

  • And by participating in or facilitating local play groups.

  • Parenting Programs-Circle of Security

  • Ages & Stages

  • Parent & Child Mother Goose Program

  • Infant Massage

  • Further developing your child’s skills and abilities


Aboriginal Supported Child Development (0-19)

Who We Serve

Families with children birth to nineteen years who have a diagnosis, developmental delay or are at risk for delays in one or more ways

What We Provide

  • One to one support services in school, child-care or community settings

  • A range of culturally sensitive services

  • Referrals to behaviour specialists

  • Strategies and resources to aid parents in encouraging their child’s development

  • Assessments, developmental checklists, Individual Family Services Plans

  • Review your child’s progress and setting new goals as appropriate

  • Consultation to childcare settings

  • Additional staffing for children in childcare settings who have extra support needs

  • Training/educational workshops for families and caregivers

  • Opportunities for families to network

  • Family Support

  • Books, equipment, toy lending library and Aboriginal Cultural kits

  • Assistance with transitions into carrying programs

Group Programming

The Kaxla Sasum Team provide a wide range of group programs and opportunities for children of all ages. From gymnastics to story time, songs and dance to sensory play are just a few of the activities Kaxla offers. Reach out to our Sasum team today to see what is happening this month!

Speech and Language Pathology

Who is it for? We provide speech-language therapy to children from birth to age 5.

What does a Speech & Language Therapist do? Speech-language pathologists (SLP) help children develop communication skills. The SLP is interested in a child’s understanding of language, spoken language, speech skills (articulation, voice, and fluency), hearing, gestures and body language.

SLPs explore strategies to help children communicate more effectively and to develop the best language learning environment. If a child is slow to talk, the SLP may explore other ways for a child to communicate, such as gestures/signs, pictures or voice output communication aids.