The ultimate goals of the program are to increase socialization and learning skills among children requiring additional assistance as well as to enhance their self-awareness, self-esteem, development and connection to the Stoney community.

Services Provided: Culturally relevant, age and developmentally-appropriate, indoor and outdoor, daily ASHOR programming includes:

• Access to age and culturally appropriate books, videos, computer programs, toys etc.
• Conversation and language skill development activities
• Creative expression through art, music, dancing, singing and storytelling
• Interactive and solitary play that promote learning of social skills
• Modified curriculums adapted for children with special needs
• Parental / family involvement activities
• Role playing and dramatic play
• Sampling nutritious foods, including traditional foods, through food preparation
• Sensory learning experiences including touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing
• Social support
• Speech and Language Therapy Services
• Transportation from home to program and back