Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help individuals participate in meaningful activities of daily living by modifying and teaching new ways of doing things, using specialized equipment, adapting new environments and tools, and providing individualized therapy to regain skills for daily activities. We provide assessment and treatment for:
- • Sensory Integration or Sensory processing
- • Printing, Handwriting and Computer Skills
- • Safety and accessibility at home, school, and the community
- • Self-care skills such as Dressing, Feeding /Eating, and Bathing
- • Gross motor skills or fine motor skills like Strength and eye hand co-ordination
Our Occupational Therapists strive to offer flexible services that suit your needs. We provide 1:1 therapy and consultative services in a setting that is convenient for you. Our therapy sessions are tailored to be fun and enjoyable, with interesting games and activities that work on skill development. We also provide parents and caregivers’ training /workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions?
What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills they need for everyday life. These include motor skills, self-care routines, emotional regulation, and sensory processing—all essential for success at home, school, and in the community.
Who can Benefit from OT Services?
Occupational Therapy is helpful for children with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- ADHD
- Fine and Gross Motor Delays
- Feeding Difficulties
- Emotional or Behavioral Challenges
- Physical Disabilities
What Skills do Occupational Therapists Work On?
Our OT programs focus on:
- Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, dressing)
- Gross motor skills (balance, coordination)
- Sensory regulation (responding to sounds, textures, lights)
- Self-care skills (feeding, toileting, hygiene)
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Play skills and social participation
What Does a Typical OT Session Look Like?
OT sessions are fun, play-based, and individualized. Sessions may include:
- Sensory activities
- Movement-based exercises
- Visual-motor games
- Functional life skill practice
- Parent coaching and strategies for home
How Do I Know if My Child Needs OT?
Common signs your child may benefit from OT include:
- Difficulty with handwriting or holding a pencil
- Sensory sensitivities (avoiding textures, loud noises)
- Trouble with dressing, feeding, or toileting
- Poor balance or coordination
- Emotional outbursts or trouble calming down
We offer comprehensive assessments to determine if OT is recommended.
Are OT Services Covered by Insurance or Funding?
In Ontario, many Occupational Therapy services are covered through private insurance or government funding programs (such as OAP or private pay). Our team can guide you through the process.
Do Parents Participate in OT Sessions?
Absolutely! Parent involvement is key to success. We offer parent training, home strategies, and regular progress updates so that skills can be practiced beyond the therapy room.
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Kick Start Therapy provides individualized therapy services using our multidisciplinary team, which consists of
Speech-Language Pathologists, Behavioural Consultants, ABA therapists, Occupational Therapists and many
more rehabilitation therapists.
