Assessments
An initial occupational therapy assessment will be conducted with parents and the child to uncover areas of need and to put together the initial service plan with long term and short term goals and strategies. Other standardized assessments will be administered if /when required following discussions with the family.
AREAS OF SERVICE:
Toilet Training
Toilet Training
Toilet Training
Assessing any barriers and child's toileting readiness. Implementing toilet training strategies tailored to each child and family.
Feeding Skills
Toilet Training
Toilet Training
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
Toilet Training
Dressing & Hygiene
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.
Dressing & Hygiene
Dressing & Hygiene
Dressing & Hygiene
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.
Sensory Processing
Dressing & Hygiene
Sensory Processing
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.
Fine Motor Skills
Dressing & Hygiene
Sensory Processing
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.
Emotional Regulation
Home Environment Adaptations
Executive Functioning
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.
Executive Functioning
Home Environment Adaptations
Executive Functioning
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.
Home Environment Adaptations
Home Environment Adaptations
Home Environment Adaptations
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.