
About Us
Challenging Minds is an online business providing specialized resources for children, youth and adults with special needs. Our resources include books and reading materials, learning aids, as well as professional resources.
At Challenging Minds, we believe that the key to success of each special learner takes place when parents and professionals work together and adopt a team-based approach to support the individual in developing to his/her full potential. We focus on providing learning resources that aim to give practical, hands-on information that helps with delivering programs and services regardless if you are a parent or a professional.
For parents, we provide:
Books with tips and practical advice on how to help your child achieve their goals
Photo cards, picture schedules and practical hands-on advice to develop social communication skills of children with speech disorders and autism
A blog with our latest news and articles on various exceptionalities and on special education
An Ask our Advisor service so that you can ask any questions that you may have on navigating through the education and social services system in Ontario
For professionals, we provide:
Flashcards, games and toys that will help you deliver effective therapy to children and youth
Specialized guides and resource material to help you with planning and implementing programs and services in the education, health, and social services setting
A wide range of reproduceable materials that will assist you in working with students in the classroom
For youth and adults with special needs we provide:
Books to help build and develop social communication skills for youth and adults with autism and asperger syndrome
The latest books written by youth and adults with special needs sharing their life experiences
Interactive educational software and CD-ROMs to assist adults with developing their social skills and life skills




