At Hope Autism Services, we’re excited to introduce Dima Alsakka, OT Reg. (Ont.), our dedicated Occupational Therapist! She is passionate about helping children build the skills they need to become more independent, confident, and successful in their everyday lives.
Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping children develop the practical skills needed for daily activities at home, school, and in the community. Every child has unique strengths and challenges, and Dima helps create individualized therapy plans that are tailored to each child’s goals and interests.
Through engaging, play-based activities, she helps children develop skills such as:
- Fine motor skills for writing, drawing, and using utensils
- Sensory processing and self-regulation
- Hand-eye coordination and motor planning
- Daily living skills, including dressing, feeding, and personal care
- Attention, play, and participation in everyday routines
At Hope Autism Services, our OT works closely with families and our multidisciplinary team to ensure children receive comprehensive, individualized support that helps them thrive across all environments.
Whether your child is working toward greater independence, improving sensory regulation, or building foundational motor skills, occupational therapy can make a meaningful difference.
To learn more about Dima and Occupational Therapy, check out her Profile and Introduction Video!
At Hope Autism Services, our Saturday ABA group provides children with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with peers through engaging group-based activities in a supportive environment. This winter, the children participated in festive Christmas-themed activities, including gift wrapping, where they practiced fine motor skills while also learning the social meaning and context behind holiday traditions. These hands-on experiences help children better understand socially appropriate interactions and build confidence in everyday situations.
Last summer, Hope Autism Services had an exciting and educational day at the facility as local firefighters stopped by for a special visit. The children had the opportunity to explore the fire truck up close, learn about the equipment firefighters use every day, and ask questions while speaking directly with the firefighters. It was a memorable experience that brought lots of smiles, curiosity, and hands-on learning for everyone involved.
The children in Hope Autism Services Saturday ABA Therapy Group recently celebrated the excitement of the upcoming World Cup with a variety of soccer-themed activities. Together, they transformed the facility into a World Cup-inspired space, decorating with creative soccer-themed artwork and displays. The group also customized their own personalized jerseys, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and teamwork.
Halloween at Hope Autism Services was filled with excitement, laughter, and plenty of sweet treats as we took the children trick-or-treating to visit local businesses nearby. Dressed in their creative costumes, the children had so much fun going door-to-door, collecting treats, and sharing smiles with everyone who welcomed them so warmly.
Hope Autism Services recently hosted a wonderful Spring Open House where families and guests had the chance to celebrate the incredible talents of our Saturday ABA group. The highlight of the event was the amazing performances where the children put on, where they wrote their own script, created their own props, and directed and acted scenes. Through their hard work, they were able to showcase and develop their hard work, creativity, and public speaking skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.