Occupational Therapy
What is pediatric occupational therapy?
An occupational therapist will assess and treat children in order for them to maximize their independence in the areas of; fine and gross motor skills, self-care skills, play and sensory processing skills.
Why might my child need occupational therapy?
Children see an occupational therapist for a variety of reasons including:
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delays in fine and gross motor skills
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difficulty acheiving age-appropriate milestones (e.g. sitting up, rolling, playing with toys)
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challenges in feeding and eating skills
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difficulty using scissors, poor printing skills, inefficient pencil grasp
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over/under reactions to sensory stimulus (e.g. sensitivity to sound, touch, textures, movement)
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picky eater
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poor oral motor skills (chewing, biting food, drinking)
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poor balance and/or coordination e.g. challenges navigating playground equipment, slides, swings
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unable to undress/dress self, tie laces, fasten buttons
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difficulty with self-regulation
Our Occupational Therapists
Karolyn Katz
Clinical Director
Occupational Therapist
Nancy Farajun, BA/MA, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
Hyla Wise, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
Rebekah Boscariol, M.Sc. (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
Leanne Arseneau, M.Sc. (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist