Brant Kids Therapy

11/20/2025

Did you know that anxiety is actually a normal emotion that helps us? Small amounts of anxiety help motivate us to get things done and keep us safe. Our children need some fear they will get in trouble if they don’t do their homework assignment and to keep them from running up to the unleashed dog at the park.

The problem is when the anxiety becomes so big that it prevents your child from participating in the everyday tasks they need to and want to do. For example, they are so stressed about getting their homework wrong they don’t even start. Or, they are so worried about the dog at the park that they avoid the park altogether.

OTs support children and families through anxiety using psychotherapy techniques such as CBT, ACT and mindfulness in combination with other OT frameworks such a sensory processing and development.

11/17/2025

Self Regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions, energy levels, behaviours and impulses based on the environment. The important thing here to note is that self regulation is context dependent - it doesn’t always mean calm! Think about the Rogers Centre during Game 7 of the World Series and what would have been considered appropriate in the moment had they won (IYKYK 😉).

It is typical for our children to have lots of big feelings and struggle to manage their emotions in the early years. This is because children are not born with the ability to self regulate and are still developing these higher level cognitive skills. Children learn how to regulate their emotions through many experiences of co-regulation with safe and trusted adults and peers.

You might want to consider OT if your children’s inability to regulate their emotions, attention and impulses are impacting their everyday life. For example, meltdowns lasting hours, everyone in the family is walking on eggshells, difficulties paying attention at school or difficulties making and maintaining friendships.

11/13/2025

In order to know if your child would benefit from OT it’s important to understand exactly what occupational therapy is!

OTs help people to do the things they need to do and want to do. For children and teens this may include: playing, learning, going to school, getting along with peers, listening to parents, managing community outings and completing daily tasks such as getting dressed.

OTs complete an assessment to better understand why a child may be struggling with any of these tasks. Based on that assessment they will work on building skills, adapting the environment (physical and social), and/or modify the task to help them be successful.

11/12/2025

Can’t wait to chat with you all tomorrow. Bring your questions about all things child development and parent support!

🌟 Special Guest at Launch Pad! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Brittany So, Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist, to Launch Pad on Thursday, November 13th and Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00–10:45 a.m.

Brittany, the owner of Brant Kids Therapy, will be stopping by to mingle and answer your questions about your child’s development!

Brant Kids Therapy is a Brantford-based practice offering clinic, in-home, and virtual therapy for children and families. Areas of service include:
💙 Self-regulation & sensory processing
💙 Activities of daily living
💙 Anxiety & mental health
💙 Fine and gross motor development
💙 Executive functions & ADHD support
💙 Autism spectrum disorder
💙 Parent coaching

You can learn more at brantkidstherapy.ca
or follow on social media.

The Launch Pad is a FREE drop-in program for children ages 0–5 and their parents or caregivers. Join Debbie Censner, RECE, for fun activities, music, story time, outdoor play, and a chance to connect with other families!

Centennial Grand Woodlands School, 41 Ellenson Drive, Brantford
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

See you there!

11/11/2025

Over the next few weeks we will be answering the question “How do I know if my child/family needs Occupational Therapy services?”

We will be talking about different areas that OTs service at Brant Kids and diving into what is typical and when to seek support. These areas include:
⭐️Self Regulation
⭐️Sensory Processing
⭐️Motor Development
⭐️Executive Functions
⭐️Anxiety and Mental Health
⭐️Activities of Daily Living

Follow along so that you don’t miss out!

11/03/2025

Did you know that Brant Kids offers workshops?! Here is a photo from a few weeks ago when we were invited to present to a local Brantford Mom’s group. We had a great discussion about typical and atypical development filled with lots of strategies for parents to take home and start trying immediately.

We offer workshops to the following groups:
⭐️ Parents
⭐️ School staff, Daycare staff or other community professionals
⭐️ OT students or other allied health professionals

Workshops are custom tailored for your groups specific needs. Some topics ideas include:
⭐️ What is sensory processing?
⭐️ Managing challenging behaviours
⭐️ Helping your child develop executive function skills

Workshops can be in-person or virtual.

Interested in a workshop not mentioned here? Reach out to brantkids@catherapyservices.ca to discuss how we can collaborate!

10/30/2025

We are excited to share that a donation has been made to ! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our various events all month so that we could help support local Brant families through this wonderful organization.

10/28/2025

We have designed a straightforward intake process to help your family get started with occupational therapy services.

1️⃣Discovery call - This is a 15 min phone call with Brittany to briefly discuss your child’s needs and answer any logistical questions that you might have (i.e. cost, availability and waitlists, home visit vs. clinic visit etc.)

2️⃣Intake session - Our intake consists of two sessions. The first session is in person with the child. The purpose of the in person session is to be introduced to the space, build rapport, and complete a clinical assessment.

3️⃣Parent follow up - The Parent Consult is scheduled after the in-person session and is an opportunity for parent/guardian(s) and therapist to meet without the child present to discuss impressions from the assessment, review goals, and develop an agreed upon treatment plan.

4️⃣Ongoing support - working collaboratively with your OT to meet your therapy goals!

We would love to work with you!

10/23/2025

FAQ - Are OT sessions covered by health insurance?

Answer:
OT services may be covered by personal healthcare insurance. It is the responsibility of the client/guardian to check with their insurance company to determine if “Occupational Therapy” is covered.

Receipts will be issued at the time of service delivery upon payment, and clients will submit them to their insurance provider.

10/21/2025

Brant Kids proudly offers therapy in different settings in order to meet every family’s needs. We offer clinic, in-home and virtual.

In Clinic - a welcoming and cozy space thoughtfully designed to meet a variety of ages and needs. Some benefits to in-clinic visits include: access to suspended equipment such as swings, access to many games, toys, equipment and resources used to meet goals, and useful to practice goals such as transitions and separation from caregivers. The clinic is located in the north end of Brantford.

Home Visits - we offer home visits in Brantford and Brant county. Some benefits include: working directly in the setting where the challenges are happening, allows the therapist to make recommendations specific to your home environment, using the families space and toys can help with carryover, and convenient for families that getting out of the home can be challenging.

Virtual therapy - telehealth services provided across Ontario. These are ideal for: parent coaching, older children that are able to engage in therapy over a screen, when a family is unable to travel and have a home visit, or if a client is feeling unwell but still wants a session.

Still not sure which setting works best for your family? Book a free 15 min discovery call to chat further!

10/21/2025

Brant Kids proudly offers therapy in different settings in order to meet every families unique needs. We offer clinic, in-home and virtual.

In Clinic - a welcoming and cozy space thoughtfully designed to meet a variety of ages and needs. Some benefits to in-clinic visits include: access to suspended equipment such as swings, access to many games, toys, equipment and resources used to meet goals, and useful to practice goals such as transitions and separation from caregivers. The clinic is located in the north end of Brantford.

Home Visits - we offer home visits in Brantford and Brant county. Some benefits include: working directly in the setting where the challenges are happening, allows the therapist to make recommendations specific to your home environment, using the families space and toys can help with carryover, and convenient for families where getting out of the home can be challenging.

Virtual therapy - telehealth services provided across Ontario. These are ideal for: parent coaching, older children that are able to engage in therapy over a screen, when a family is unable to travel and have a home visit, or if a client is feeling unwell but still wants a session.

Still not sure which setting works best for your family? Book a free 15 min discovery call to chat further! See link in bio to book.