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Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

The Importance of Play

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

25 Nov

Engaging a child in therapeutic activities at home may seem daunting to parents. As an Occupational Therapist working in pediatrics, I have heard concerns from parents about being able to implement therapists’ recommendations with their chi...

Blog, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is the best way to hold a pencil?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Nov

Occupational therapists are frequently asked to assess a child’s pencil grasp. Improper pencil grasp can cause a child to experience pain and fatigue while writing as well as decrease writing speed. A functional pencil grasp is important ...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What’s the Best Sequence to Learn Writing Letters?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

18 Jul

It's important for children to learn to write their names. However, if a child is having more difficulties with letters containing curves and diagonal lines, it may be because they developmentally are not at this milestone yet. As with phy...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

The High Energy Child!

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

On a daily basis I work with children who are labelled “high-energy”, “hyperactive”. “fidgeters”, and “inattentive”. While some of these children have a diagnosis of ADHA, others are simply trying to fulfil their movement needs. It can be ...

Blog, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is Family-Centred Service/Care?

May 9, 2022
Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

What Do We Mean By Family-Centred Service/Care? As an Occupational Therapist working with Developing Hands Inc., recognition that the children I work with are influenced by personal factors (physical, cognitive, and emotional) as well as e...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Therapist's Corner

The Importance of Crossing the Midline

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

Crossing midline is one’s ability to reach across the centre of their body with their arms and legs crossing over to the opposite side. This is a very important developmental skill that takes time for children to develop. It is a pertinent ...

Pediatric Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is Articulation Therapy?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

Many parents and caregivers of school age children refer children to speech therapy for articulation-related difficulties. They are aware that their 9 year old, for example, is still saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” or “baftub” instead ...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Letter Formation – There is a proper way to form letters!

October 21, 2021
Posted by Lucille

15 Mar

Many parents and teachers that I have met have been surprised to hear that there is a proper way to form letters. Letters have a proper formation, that when followed, may assist with enhancing the quality, rate and organization of printing....

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Letter Reversals

October 21, 2021
Posted by Lucille

30 Jul

I am asked many times by parents and teachers, “Are letters reversals normal? Should I be concerned?”. My answer is twofold: yes and no. As a child’s visual perceptual skills develop and they work on the skill of proper letter formation, it...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What’s the Difference between private and school based Occupational Therapy?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Lucille

30 Jul

Prior to solely focusing on my private practice, I worked for over three years in the school setting providing consultative Occupational Therapy Services to children, families and teachers. I greatly value the role of Occupational Therapy i...

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