Occupational Therapy

 

​A pediatric occupational therapist helps children develop the essential skills needed for daily activities, independence, and participation in play, school, and home life. Our role includes:

 

Fine & Gross Motor Development

 

• Supporting hand strength, coordination, and dexterity for tasks like writing, drawing, and using scissors.

• Improving balance, strength, and coordination for climbing, running, and jumping.

 

Sensory Processing & Regulation

 

• Helping children who may be over- or under-sensitive to sights, sounds, textures, and movement.

• Assisting with emotional regulation, focus, and managing sensory overwhelm in different environments.

 

Self-Care & Independence

 

• Teaching skills for dressing, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.

• Supporting children with using cutlery, opening lunchboxes, and other daily tasks.

 

Handwriting & Pre-Writing Skills

 

• Developing pencil grip, letter formation, and motor control for writing success.

• Supporting pre-writing skills like drawing, tracing, and copying.

 

Play & Social Skills

 

• Encouraging imaginative, cooperative, and interactive play.

• Teaching turn-taking, sharing, and social engagement with peers.

 

Emotional & Behavioural Regulation

 

• Providing strategies for managing frustration, anxiety, and big emotions.

• Helping children develop coping skills for transitions and routine changes.

 

School Readiness & Classroom Participation

 

• Supporting attention, sitting posture, and following routines.

• Helping children develop skills for holding a pencil, cutting, and using tools needed for school success.

 

Feeding & Mealtime Support

 

• Assisting children with fussy eating, picky eating, and transitioning to new textures.

• Helping with self-feeding, utensil use, and exploring new foods.

 

Parent & Educator Coaching

 

• Providing families and teachers with strategies to support daily life skills.

• Helping educators adapt environments to support a child’s development and participation.

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Our Occupational Therapy service helps children build confidence, independence, and essential life skills—one day at a time! 

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