Who is Hikeabilities for?
Currently, Hikeabilities is for children ages 6-12 years old.
All abilities are welcome! Your child does not need a diagnosis in order to benefit from Hikeabilities. They may just show some delays in skill development and need some help working on those skills. However, children with diagnoses are welcome! Your child may or may not be receiving occupational therapy services currently. If they are, Hikeabilities may be a great addition to continue building on the skills they are working on in an outdoor group setting.
These diagnoses include but are not limited to:
Autism
Developmental delay
ADHD
Motor skills challenges
Sensory processing differences
Social-emotional challenges
Executive functioning deficits
Still not sure if your child is the right fit?
Take a look at the questions below to get a better idea whether or not your child could benefit from participating in Hikeabilities.
Can you answer YES to any of the following? If so, Hikeabilities MAY be a good fit for your child.​
Does your child have difficulty regulating emotional or sensory responses?
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Is your child looking to gain confidence in new skills or in social interactions?
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Does your child need help learning how to play cooperatively with peers?
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Does your child show delays in development of motor skills?
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Does your child need help learning how to plan, organize, or problem solve?
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Does your child have trouble focusing or attending to tasks?
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Is your child addicted to screen time or do they not spend enough time outdoors?
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Or maybe they love playing outside and learn best in an outdoor environment?
Can you answer YES to any of the following? If so, Hikeabilities MAY NOT be a good fit for your child.​
​​Is your child at risk of elopement from the area? Do they easily run away from a designated place when they are distracted or dysregulated?
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Does your child require 1:1 assistance? Our groups have a low ratio of adult-to-child, but there will not be an adult directly with any child at all times, but rather they will be within reach.
Is your child at risk of harming themselves or others when dysregulated or for any other reason?