Occupational Therapy for Children
3-16 years
Sensory Integration Clinic and office in
West Vancouver
FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
to answer your questions or to make an appointment.
778-322 1242
"Pediatric Occupational therapists promote
Development,
Independence and
Learning
through the use of techniques, adaptations, and goal-directed activities."
"Pediatric Occupational Therapy Consultation, Assessment and Treatment to suite your child's needs"
A private practice serving Burnaby, North Shore (West Vancouver, North Vancouver), Squamish, Whistler
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Together We Care
Developing skills is our process and having "skilled kids" is our goal.
We use standardized assessments and clinical observation to assess your child's skills.
We provide consultative support, correctional strategies and intervention to develop
your child's skills.
The Right Time to Contact Us
Do contact us when your child does not meet his/her developmental milestones. Also
call us if a child has noticeable difficulties in one or more of the
following areas:
Cognition
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 Following instructions, memory, problem solving, attention and
learning new skills |
Sensory Processing |
Distractability, undersensitivity, oversensitivity to touch, movement, sights or
sounds (eg. irritability or withdrawal when touched, avoidance of
certain textures or clothes, a fearful reaction to ordinary movement
activities such as those typically found on a playground) |
Fine Motor |
Manual dexterity, pencil grip, coordination, joint stability,
cutting, manipulation, handedness |
Gross Motor |
Balance, strength, trouble with sports, use of play ground equipment |
Visual Perception |
Left and right orientation
Understanding relationships between objects and space
Handedness
3-dimentional awareness
Reading maps and math skills |
Academic |
Pre-printing, copying shapes, printing, writing, reading and key-boarding skills |
organization |
Managing personal and school belongings, completing homework,
organization of written work and study area |
Self-care |
Dressing, feeding, toileting and other hygiene-related tasks
Awareness of environmental dangers
Judgment |
Socialization |
Positive social interactions and communication with others, developing friendships
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Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy provides services to children
with the following diagnosis:
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Learning disability
Development delay
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Down Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Brain injury
Treatment/Intervention
Treatment intervention is provided on a weekly basis or as required.
The treatment programs are developed according to assessment results
and are tailored to individual child's unique needs.
The treatment interventions are based on a client centered approach.
Parents and caregivers have a choice of being active participants in
the treatment sessions and programs.
The following Frames of Reference are utilized in our treatment programs:
- Sensory Integration, Sensory motor, Neurodevelopmental, Bio- mechanical,
Developmental, Cognitive and Behavioural.
- The sensory integration clinic offers a comforting personal setting with the latest equipment, a safe environment where children can explore, develop and learn
- We provide group programs and camps throughout the year and during the summer and March break holidays (see OT programs)
"Pediatric Occupational Therapy; Providing building blocks for our children's future"
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