How can an occupational therapist help my child or student?
Occupational therapists are regulated healthcare professionals who support individuals to participate, engage and build meaning in their daily lives by taking a holistic and individualized approach. We understand your child has unique challenges and to understand what the barriers are, we must first address the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. Healthology is all about empowering the child, caregiver and school staff.
What areas do occupational therapist support with?
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Visual Perceptual & Visual Motor Skills
Independent Living Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Self-Regulation
Developing early play skills and social interaction
What can services look like?
School and Daycare Observation
Direct Therapy
Formal/Informal Assessment
Parent and Teacher Education
Public Speaking
In-Person and Online Services
Developmental Aide
How can a developmental aide help your child or student?
A developmental aide works closely with the supervising therapist to work on the set goals and to aid in the child’s development. A developmental aide can work on skills such as routine building, working on transitions, play skills, social skills, turn taking, fine and gross motor skills and much more.
Exercise Therapy Services
How can a exercise therapist help your child or student?
A pediatric exercise therapist uses exercise and movement to assist a child with their physical and mental health while increasing their overall function.
What areas do kinesiologist/exercise therapist support with?
Improve levels of physical fitness
Finding appropriate activities that your child enjoys and wants to participate in
Create and model exercise plans appropriate for your child
Help with overall strengthening, aerobic, breathing, stretching and balance
Encouraging engagement in different activities to improve independence, health and quality of life
Working and collaborating with the occupational therapist