There are half a million kids in Ontario coping with mental health issues. That’s why Stevenson, Waplak & Associates (SWA), Quinte Children’s Homes (QCH) and Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) join with others across the province in marking Children’s … Continue reading
With summer break having arrived, the staff of Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning is already thinking about fall. Our school is set to welcome some new faces, along with some old friends, this September as we embark on another year … Continue reading
Just because a child can’t cope well in a traditional classroom setting doesn’t mean they are incapable of learning. That’s why alternative schools like Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) exist. And it’s also why AAPL has created a job … Continue reading
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) students are developing valuable skills they can take into the workplace through the school’s job readiness program, “Look Who Can”. The culinary program includes opportunities for hands-on meal preparation. “I chose the name Look … Continue reading
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) isn’t your typical school. It’s a carefully designed therapeutic school environment, offering essential support for students who require individualized academic solutions. You won’t see a classroom of 30 students. AAPL is where small groups … Continue reading
Kids with mental health issues often have limited access to the help they need. A study by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research found that while 14 percent of Canadian children have a mental health disorder that requires professional intervention, … Continue reading
A warm and bright self-described tomboy who loves to laugh, Shelby gets excited about shoes. “I think I have 20 pairs,” the 16-year-old said. “Mostly runners and hightops. I don’t wear flip flops or girly shoes.” Today, Shelby is a … Continue reading
Just over a year ago, Travis was being kicked out of school on a daily basis. A seven-year-old with a lot of aggression, he was sent home every morning for hitting, kicking or even biting his teachers. The local school … Continue reading
When Thomas first came to Quinte Children’s Homes a couple of years ago, he was generally shy and withdrawn. However, he also had some significant behavioral issues. Those same issues came up in the classroom when he started attending Applewood … Continue reading
Common Behavioural Disorders in Children From thumb sucking to temper tantrums, kids go through a lot of phases as they grow up. Some pass quickly, while others have longer-term implications. When behavioural disorders get out of hand, the cause may … Continue reading