Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession that supports people to get back to their activities of daily living in a safe and engaging manner. Activities of daily living involve all areas in life including school, work, play, feeding, physical activity and emotional regulation to name a few.
WHAT IS AN OT ASSESSMENT?
OT assesses through standardized tests, parent questionnaires, and clinical observations. Based on the assessment, the OT will recommend next steps and build therapy goals. Detailed reports are prepared when appropriate.
We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to best support your child’s needs. Therapy is specific to your child and will include direct treatment sessions or consultation with parents depending on what goals you would like to address. OT uses the following treatment modalities:
o Handwriting Without Tears
o The Zones of Regulation
o How does your engine run: Alert Program
o Sensory Integration
o Social Thinking
o Feeding SOS
o DIR Floortime
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR CHILD?
At Mindful Kids Psychology & Wellness Centre, our Occupational Therapist can assist with the following:
Sensory processing assessment and treatment/consult: This will involve a comprehensive assessment of your child's sensory profile to get a better understanding of how they manage sensory input from their environment and how it impacts their daily function. Some common sensory challenges include:
Easily distracted by noises/smells
Sensitive to lights
Difficulty sitting still
Experiencing strong reactions to touch.
*Following the assessment, modifications, recommendations and/or strategies will be provided to support individuals to navigate their environment.
Feeding support/picky eating assessment and treatment/consult: This will involve assessing the reason(s) behind your child’s feeding challenges and developing strategies and treatment plans to support the family going forward. Feeding challenges may include reluctance to try new foods, restricted/limited dietary intake, difficulties transitioning from purees to solids, stressful mealtimes.
*Following the assessment, modifications, recommendations and/or strategies will be provided to support individuals in exploring new foods safely.
Fine motor/printing assessment and treatment/consult: This will involve working on functional pencil grasp and improving handwriting tasks. Some common fine motor/printing difficulties include:
Using an irregular pencil grasp
Increased or decreased pencil pressure (tearing through paper or faint writing)
Illegible writing
*Following the assessment, modifications, recommendations and/or strategies will be provided to promote a more efficient pencil grasp and improve written legibility.
