Little Steps Therapy Services Ltd

10/10/2026

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10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Halloween Sensory-Friendly Tips

Halloween can be exciting… but also overwhelming.

For children who are sensitive to noise, lights, crowds, costumes, or unfamiliar experiences, try:

🎧 Noise-reducing headphones
🧸 Bringing a familiar comfort item
👕 Choosing a comfortable costume
⏰ Preparing them for what to expect
🚪 Taking breaks when needed

doesn't have to look the same for every child.

10/05/2026

What is music therapy?

Music therapy is a set of tools, theories, and approaches that use music to attain non-music related goals. Sounds complicated right? It’s not. I use music to attain non-music related goals like: developing gross motor skills (walking, and jumping for example), fine motor skills (like writing, and drawing), developing social skills (sharing for example), developing communication skills (both verbal and body language), and helping with emotions (like helping the body and mind to learn coping skills during difficult times).

I could talk forever about how this is done, but I think I am running out of space to write, so if you are interested in learning how music therapy can help you or someone you care about, please feel free to reach out for a complimentary consult.

– Cailey Dye (she/her)
Certified Music Therapist,
BMT, MTA

10/03/2026

When a child is having a difficult moment, it can be easy to focus on stopping the behaviour.

But what if we paused and asked:

“What is my child trying to tell me?”

Behaviour can sometimes communicate a need, feeling, frustration, discomfort, or difficulty expressing something in another way.

Understanding the *why* behind a behaviour can help us respond with greater empathy and find strategies that support the child—not just the behaviour. 💛

Sometimes, listening means looking beyond the words.

09/30/2026

Try this at bedtime tonight:

Instead of only reading the story, ask:

👀 “What do you see?”
🤔 “What do you think happens next?”
❤️ “How do you think they feel?”
⭐ “What was your favorite part?”

One story can become a wonderful opportunity for language, comprehension, imagination, and connection.

09/28/2026

🎨 If your child's mood had a colour today, what would it be?

Sometimes it’s easier for children to show us how they’re feeling than to put their feelings into words. A simple question about colours can be a fun way to start a conversation about emotions. 💛

So… what colour is your little one today? 🌈

Tell us in the comments! 👇

09/25/2026

Lunchbox Independence

A lunchbox can be a learning opportunity!

Let your child practice:

🥪 Opening containers
🍌 Peeling easy-to-open snacks
🧃 Opening their drink
🗑️ Cleaning up
🎒 Packing their lunch bag

It may take longer at first—but independence takes practice!

09/24/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our newest Little Learners for another year of learning. This preschool-aged therapeutic program offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Behavior Analysis in a small group setting, preparing our graduates to enter kindergarten feeling prepared and confident!

09/22/2026

Communication isn't always about words. 💬 It can be a wave, a point, a look, a gesture, a picture, or spoken words. Every child has a way of communicating—we just need to listen in different ways. 💛