Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services

INTRODUCING

Pediatric OT Services

Playful, practical support that meets your child where they are.

Your child has unique needs. They deserve support that builds on their strengths and interests while addressing real challenges like difficult transitions, anxiety, or coordination problems.

When challenging behaviours happen, we need to explore the “why’s” and build the basic skills and supports that can help.

My therapy assistant and I provide neuro-affirming pediatric occupational therapy services to help your child grow while honouring the special person they are.

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Our Approach

We work in a fun, motivating way to support children and teens in developing skills for everyday life.

We believe that behaviour happens for a reason, and that children do well when they can. These are the principles that guide every session.

We start with your child’s interests and natural ways of moving and playing, weaving skill-building into activities that feel good and make sense to them.

As we learn with your child, we find what works best for them and share strategies with you. You’ll get practical tools that support your child’s growth while respecting their differences.

Together we work towards change such as:

Smoother daily routines
Improved movement skills and comfort with physical activities
Stronger self-understanding and social confidence
Better emotional understanding and coping skills for anxiety and big feelings
Skill-building that uses proven methods, is science-based, and celebrates your child’s interests and strengths

We can help with:

Daily Living Skills

This can include: Personal hygiene and self care. Home and community activities. Scheduling and time management. School and work preparedness. 

Movement and Motor Skills

This can include: Core stability. Balance. Coordination. Motor Planning. Fine motor skills for dressing, writing, and other activities.
Buidling stamina and endurance. Finding enjoyable ways to stay active.
Methods used include: Play-based learning, Task-specific training, Dynamic Core for Kids, CO-OP, and individualized evidence-based exercise. 

Sensory Processing and Interoception

This can include: Understanding body signals, managing sensitivities to sounds/lights/textures, seeking helpful sensory input, improving tolerance for daily activities, recognizing emotions through body awareness, self-regulation strategies.
Methods used include: Sensory processing and sensory modulation strategies, Interoception Curriculum, play-based learning.

Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

This can include: Understanding emotions, developing coping strategies, calming the nervous system, building confidence to face challenges, managing overwhelming moments.

Methods used include: Co-regulation, self-regulation, and individualized sensory, cognitive and behaviour-based approaches adapted for neurodivergent needs.

Thinking Skills: Attention, Planning, Problem-Solving

This can include: Planning and organizing daily tasks, managing time and transitions, remembering important items, breaking down multi-step activities, developing effective routines, flexible thinking, understanding personal thinking patterns and strengths.
Methods used include: Sarah Ward’s 360 Thinking Executive Function methodology, hands-on projects that practice real-world skills, visual supports, structured problem-solving approaches, and neurodiversity-affirming strategies that build self-awareness and self-compassion.

Challenging Behaviour

We get curious about what needs a child is trying to meet with their behaviour. This includes looking at physical needs, emotions, how they see and hear the world, what they are thinking, and what’s happening around them. This understanding helps us build the right skills, recommend useful tools and environmental changes, and develop strategies that make daily life easier.

These are general areas of focus. Reach out to discuss your child’s specific needs.

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Details that matter

Play that helps: We use games, stories, and creative play to support focus, connection, movement, and emotional regulation.

Practice in real places: For older kids, we work on life skills like cooking and planning in the environments where they’ll actually use them, building confidence and independence.

Connection, not compliance: Growth happens through trust and co-regulation, not pressure. We move at your child’s pace and focus on building readiness for facing challenges, with support.

Skills that last: We support skills, confidence and self-understanding in ways your child can carry into everyday life.

Take The Next Step

Schedule your child’s first session or book a free discovery call to learn about our services

Session Fees (standard 50 minutes):

With Occupational Therapist:
• $150 in-office or online
• $170 at home/in community (Thunder Bay)

With Therapy Assistant (OT-supervised):
• $130 at home/in community (Thunder Bay)

All session fees include additional time for basic documentation. Home visits include therapist travel within Thunder Bay city limits.

All services are eligible for Ontario Autism Program funding.

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Also Available

Coaching and Consultative Support for Parents:

If direct therapy isn’t possible right now because of money, location, or scheduling, I also offer parent consultation and coaching. These sessions are focused, supportive, and helpful.

For some issues like anxiety and attention, parent-led strategies can be very important, even for children who are in therapy.

We’ll talk about what’s going well, what feels hard, and explore ideas that fit your child’s growth and your family’s daily life. This can include home activities, exercises, and custom strategies that match your child’s needs.

You’ll leave with simple, respectful ideas you can use right away.

$150 per 50 minute session in-office or virtual

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OVERVIEW

How It Works

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Step 1: Discovery Call

15 minutes long. No cost and no pressure. We’ll talk briefly about your child’s needs and goals to see if we’re a good match.

Know you want to move forward? You can book a full initial session instead.

Part 2: Initial Assessment

Pre-session review of your child’s documentation and history.

50 minute virtual or in-person assessment adapted to your child’s age and needs. We’ll develop a personalized plan, so you have clarity about next steps.

Part 3: Ongoing Support

Regular pediatric occupational therapy sessions focus on building skills and helping your child reach their goals, whether through direct therapy or parent consultation.

Hi There!

I’m Kathleen

I bring a creative, collaborative approach to understanding how each person’s physical, emotional, and sensory experiences connect. As a parent, I know what it’s like when your child has unique needs and how hard it is to decide who to trust with their care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours for pediatric OT services?

OT sessions occur Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 in the morning to 7:00 at night. Evening times work best for older kids and teens.
Sessions with a therapy assistant may be available on other days and times.

Where do you provide services for kids?

Most services for kids happen at your home or in the community. We can meet in-school depending on the type of service needed and the school’s support.

Some services for older children and teens can be done online through video calls.

Please contact us to discuss what will work best for your child.

What ages do you work with?

Most of our OT services are for kids who are 6 years old and up. We also work a lot with tweens and teens.

For some issues, we can help younger kids too. Please contact us to ask about your child’s needs.

Can you write a letter to recommend equipment for OAP funding?

I can write letters for equipment and materials that are part of your child’s therapy or parent-led services with me. Together, we can pick items that fit your child’s interests and are backed by research to help meet their needs and goals.

I don’t sell “letters only” by themselves because I want to make sure any equipment I suggest is part of a good therapy plan that truly supports your child’s needs.