Adora Bright Pediatric Therapy Services – Richmond Hill
Self-Regulation, Attention, and School Participation
The Regulation & Readiness Lab at Adora Bright is a structured developmental program
designed for children and early teens ages 3 to 16 who need support developing selfregulation, attention, and participation skills required for success in school and social
environments.
About the HANDS ON LIFE SKILLS STUDIO
Who This Program Is For
The Regulation & Readiness Lab is designed for children and early teens ages 3–16 who benefit from structured support with attention, emotional regulation, and participation in group environments.
Early Learners May Benefit If They:
- Are Preparing For Preschool Or Kindergarten Environments
- Have Difficulty Sitting During Group Activities Or Circle Time
- Need Support With Transitions, Routines, Or Following Instructions
- Are Developing Early Social Interaction And Classroom Participation Skills
School-Age Children May Benefit If They:
- Experience Challenges Managing Frustration Or Strong Emotions
- Benefit From Learning Flexible Thinking And Coping Strategies
- Struggle With Regulation During Social Or School Situations
- Are Developing Problem-Solving And Resilience Skills
Many children with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or emotional regulation challenges benefit from structured programs that support self-regulation, attention, and psychological flexibility.
Skills Children Develop
Children participating in the Regulation & Readiness Lab practise skills that support both school participation and everyday independence.
Early Learners Develop:
- Emotional Regulation
- Listening And Instruction Following
- Participation In Classroom Routines
- Early Social Interaction Skills
- Confidence In Group Learning Environments
School-Age Children Develop:
- Psychological Flexibility
- Emotional Awareness And Regulation
- Flexible Thinking And Problem Solving
- Communication During Social Challenges
- Resilience When Facing Difficult Situations
These skills help children become more confident, flexible, and successful participants in school and social settings.
Regulation Skills
Core Learning Activities
Early Learners
Children practise calming routines, movement breaks, and body awareness activities that
help them regulate energy levels and remain engaged during group activities.
These experiences help children learn when their bodies need movement, rest, or calming
strategies.
School-Age Children
Older children practise identifying emotions, managing frustration, and developing
strategies for responding to challenging situations.
Activities support awareness of thoughts and feelings while helping children practise flexible
and goal-directed behaviour.
Targets: emotional regulation, body awareness, self-control
Group Participation & Listening
Early Learners
Children practise early classroom participation skills such as circle time routines, listening to instructions, waiting for turns, and responding to teacher prompts. School-Age Children Older children build on these skills by practising active listening, respectful discussion, and collaborative problem solving during group activities.
Targets: listening skills, instruction following, group participation
Core Activities
Early Learners
Children practise transitioning between activities using visual supports, predictable routines, and structured schedules. These routines help children move between tasks while remaining regulated and engaged.
Skills Children Develop
Older children focus on flexible thinking and problem solving when situations change. Activities help children practise adjusting plans, managing unexpected challenges, and responding to frustration in constructive ways.
Targets: flexibility, transition tolerance, problem solving
Social Interaction
Early Learners
Children practise early social skills such as sharing materials, turn-taking, and cooperative
play through structured games and activities.
Skills Children Develop
Older children practise perspective-taking, communication during problem solving, and managing social challenges with peers.
Targets: peer interaction, communication, cooperative play
Why Choose Us?
60 years in service
Qualified OAP service
provider
Accreditation Canada
Standing
Frequently Asked Questions
Activities are adapted to support both early learners and school-age children.
School-age children develop more advanced skills related to psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, and coping strategies, informed by evidence-based approaches such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and AIM frameworks.
- Movement and body regulation activities
- Structured group routines
- Cooperative games and peer interaction activities
- Guided discussions about emotions and problem solving
- Flexible thinking and coping strategy practice