School Readiness Support for Children
SenseBloom Therapy & Development Center offers school readiness support for children preparing for classroom routines and transitions, with clinic locations in North York and Ajax. The program focuses on practical participation skills such as following routines, communicating needs, joining group activities and building independence. Support can be adapted to a child’s strengths and learning profile, and families can discuss how goals connect with preschool, kindergarten or a new school environment.
School readiness is more than letters and numbers
The start of school asks children to manage changes, communicate with adults and peers, move between activities, and become comfortable in a group. Readiness support can be most useful when it reflects the child’s real classroom demands.
- Group routines, turn-taking and transitions
- Requesting help and expressing needs
- Self-help skills and everyday independence
- Early classroom participation and play
How getting started works
- Identify the classroom situations that matter most.
- Choose manageable goals and practise through activities.
- Share useful strategies with caregivers for everyday routines.
Questions families often ask
Is the program only for children with a diagnosis?
Discuss eligibility with SenseBloom; the right support depends on individual needs rather than a label alone.
Does school readiness replace kindergarten?
No. It is complementary skill-building rather than a replacement for formal education.
Can speech and language goals be included?
Communication needs may warrant coordinated support or referral to a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Meet Our Team
Meet the SenseBloom team. The professionals involved in each service may differ; please confirm your assigned clinician with the clinic.
Yasamin Yousefi
Founder & Director · M.A., R.B.A. (Ont.) (supervised practice)
Shina Sondhi
Co-Founder & Senior Therapist
Kira Fan
M.A., BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
Jennifer Li Preti
M.A., C. Psych. · School Psychologist
Christa Shi
M.Ed., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Talk with our team
Tell us about your child’s needs and the location that works best for your family. We can help you understand the next step, availability and which service to ask about.