WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Ingrid H.

My 11 year old grandson looks forward to his sessions. He loves the games and interacting with his therapist because she “gets him”. A very friendly, kind staff.

Jeannie M.

I just want to say that Aleah is truly amazing at what she does. I am the Worker for the autistic child she provides OT for. She is kind, caring and is willing to share some of the fun things that they do in their time together. I can clearly see that her councilling is making a difference in this child's life.

Jessica B.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Innovative OT in St.Catharine’s. My son clicked with Marissa, his therapist, immediately and she’s been helpful with how to navigate OT with the school. Nicole always greets us so friendly and cheerful. Wonderful experience all around.

Occupational Therapy: Birth to 12 years

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Occupational Therapy Roles Across Child Development

Infants (Birth-12 months)

Sensory Processing Development: Supporting appropriate responses to touch, movement, sounds, and visual input
Feeding & Oral Motor Skills: Addressing breastfeeding difficulties, bottle feeding, and transition to solids
Motor Development: Facilitating tummy time, head control, rolling, sitting, and crawling
Parent Coaching: Teaching positioning, handling, and play techniques to support development
Early Intervention: Identifying developmental delays and providing targeted intervention
Sleep Routines: Establishing healthy sleep patterns and sensory-appropriate environments

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Gross Motor Development: Supporting walking, climbing, jumping, and overall coordination
Fine Motor Skills: Developing grasp patterns, tool use, and early pre-writing skills
Sensory Exploration: Facilitating appropriate sensory experiences and regulation
Play Development: Encouraging exploratory and imaginative play skills
Self-Feeding: Supporting use of utensils and cup drinking
Daily Routines: Establishing consistent routines for dressing, toileting, and sleep
Social Interaction: Developing early peer engagement and turn-taking

Preschoolers (3-5 years)

Prewriting & Drawing Skills: Building foundational skills for letter formation and drawing
Self-Care Independence: Supporting dressing, toileting, and grooming skills
Primitive Reflex Integration: Addressing retained reflexes affecting development
Sensory Regulation: Developing self-regulation strategies for varied environments
Social Play: Facilitating cooperative play and friendship skills
School Readiness: Building attention span, following directions, and classroom skills
Visual-Motor Integration: Developing skills for cutting, coloring, and early academics

Early Elementary (5-8 years)

Handwriting Development: Supporting letter formation, spacing, and written expression
Classroom Participation: Addressing attention, organizational skills, and transitions
Fine Motor Refinement: Developing skills for scissors, pencil control, and keyboard use
Sensory Processing: Creating strategies for managing classroom sensory challenges
Social Skills: Supporting peer interactions, friendship building, and conflict resolution
Recess & Physical Education: Addressing coordination, ball skills, and playground navigation
Self-Regulation: Developing emotional awareness and coping strategies

Middle Childhood (8-12 years)

Academic Tool Use: Supporting typing, note-taking, and project organization
Executive Functioning: Developing planning, time management, and study skills
Advanced Self-Care: Building independence in hygiene, clothing management, and simple meal preparation
Advanced Handwriting: Addressing speed, legibility, and written organization
Social Navigation: Supporting increasingly complex peer relationships and social expectations
Sports & Recreation: Developing coordination for recreational and competitive activities
Keyboarding & Technology: Building skills for digital learning and communication

Developmental Domains Addressed by our Occupational Therapists: Birth to 12 Years

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