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
