Sensory Assessments are now being offered for children, adolescents and adults to help understand their sensory experiences in their daily lives and how it impacts them. This will be followed with a sensory strategies and supports plan. For more information and to book please email sheija@purposepediatric.com
At Purpose Pediatric Therapy, parents are considered the professional on their child. This empowers parents and provides opportunity for partnership and growth. The Occupational Therapist discusses and models tailor made strategies that work for each family.

Assessing any barriers and child's toileting readiness. Implementing toilet training strategies tailored to each child and family.

Assessing sensory or motor based feeding challenges. Providing feeding next steps, modelling strategies to practice. OT trained and certified to use SOS Approach to Feeding.

Sleep history will be assessed, looking into which part of the sleep cycle has been affected. Providing bedtime routine strategies tailored for each family and strategies to facilitate staying asleep.

Assessing sensory processing difficulties with certain textures in clothing and/or task analysis of skills involved with getting dressed. Looking into independence with hand washing and bathing and any sensory concerns during participation in these tasks.

Assessing sensory processing concerns and the need for a sensory diet to improve day to day functioning, regulation and attention to task. Providing strategies to overcome or be able to function with sensory processing challenges.

Assessing pre writing or writing skills, use of hands during play and functional tasks. Providing strategies to improve fine motor skills and written output. Exploring use of technology for written output.

Looking into causes for emotional dysregulation and what the child is trying to communicate through meltdowns. Providing tailor made strategies for parents to respond to child's emotional regulation needs.

Assessing concerns related to Attention, concentration, planning, organization, memory skills. Providing strategies for child to use at home and at school or in the community.

Supporting parents with creating a sensory gym and/or calming corner at home. Providing specific recommendations for equipment based on child's unique sensory needs and budget available.
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