PREP’s Reading Program is designed specifically for students in grades K-12 with Down syndrome. Our highly skilled reading team modifies each lesson based on the interests and abilities of each student. Goals are coordinated with families and, when applicable, teaching teams through the child’s school. Each session is 45-minutes in length with 15 minutes afterwards to debrief with parents or other caregivers on strategies and goals. Weekly and bi-weekly options are available.

PREP has provided a high quality Early Childhood Services (ECS) program to PUF eligible children in Calgary since 1989. Our goal is to provide an enriched learning environment with therapy services tailored to meet each individual child’s unique needs as they prepare for a successful transition to Kindergarten and beyond. Our program prides itself on utilizing the Program Unit Funding (PUF) grant for families who have an eligible child. We offer a certified teacher with aide support leading the program, small class sizes, support of therapy services including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and behaviour therapy, as well as community preschool placement options. Programming is available for children ages 2.8 – 6 years old.

Day Camps at PREP create a welcoming environment for our students to come spend their days off with old friends and new. We explore different themes with visual art activities, sensory and pretend play, music and dance, gross motor activities and cooking. Our therapy-centered camps are focused on various therapeutic goals and will be supported by one of our therapists on site. If your child would benefit from 1-to-1 assistance, we welcome your respite or community aide at camp.

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) is a government funded program designed for in-home therapeutic family support. PREP is an approved FSCD provider allowing us to do 6 month Behaviour Developmental Support (BDS) or Special Services (SS) contracts for children with Down syndrome aged 1.5 – grade 6. Therapeutic supports include Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Behaviour Therapy, and aide support.

Our weekly parent-child classes for children ages 0-3 provide a warm and welcoming introduction to PREP. Parents value the opportunity to meet and share with other families who are starting their challenging yet rewarding journey of parenting a child with Down syndrome. Parents will have the opportunity to build a network of support as they learn through our Early Learning instructor who infuses therapy into all her classes as well as monthly visits from a therapist in the classroom. The Early Learning program is the first experience families have with PREP and we strive to lay the groundwork to create many trusting and long-lasting relationships for years to come.