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Achieve Therapy Centre

Innovative Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology

At Achieve Therapy Centre we take a family centered approach to help individuals attain their full potential. We work to meet our clients' goals by integrating innovative therapeutic methods to maximize outcomes. We are a multidisciplinary team offering services to children and adults in the areas of:

Occupational Therapy (OT)*
Speech Language Pathology (SLP)*
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Communicative Disorder Assistant (CDA)

Whether you are interested in one of our therapy services or in a joint OT/SLP approach to treatment, the clinicians at Achieve Therapy Centre will tailor a program based on individual strengths and needs. Please contact us for further information.

* SLP and OT services are covered by most health care plans with a doctor's note.

03/24/2026

Every child deserves to be heard 💙

Join us for the Ottawa Apraxia Walk for Talk 2026—our very first walk bringing families, friends, and our community together to support children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

🗣️ Many children with CAS know what they want to say—but struggle to say it.
This walk helps change that.

✨ Every dollar raised helps us:
• Support local families
• Raise awareness of CAS
• Build a stronger Ottawa community

📅 May 23, 2026
📍 Andrew Haydon Park
⏰ 9:00 AM

💙 Donate or register today:
🔗 https://go.dojiggy.io/ottawaapraxiawalkfortalk2026/Campaign/Details

Let’s help kids find their voices 💛

03/23/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 10

Today’s activity: Magnetic tile building 🧩

What you see:

Children building colourful shapes and simple structures.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Colour, shape & size vocabulary – learning words like “red,” “triangle,” “big,” and “small”

🔹 Following directions – understanding simple instructions like “put the blue square on top”

🔹 Sequencing & describing – talking about the steps of building (“first… then… next…”)

🔹 Problem solving – experimenting with how pieces fit together

🔹 Expressive language – commenting, requesting pieces, and describing creations

Hands-on building activities create natural opportunities to model descriptive language and support comprehension.

As children explore and create, they practice using new words in meaningful, motivating ways.

Because when learning is interactive and creative…

communication skills grow block by block.

This wraps up our series about play in speech therapy. Thanks for following along!

03/21/2026

💛💙 Today is World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛

Today we celebrate the incredible children with Down syndrome who brighten our clinic every single day. Your joy, determination, and unique perspectives inspire us more than you know.

We are so grateful to the families who trust us to be part of your journey. Your advocacy, love, and commitment make all the difference.

Thank you for letting us learn, grow, and celebrate alongside you. 💛

03/20/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 9

Today’s activity: Tea party pretend play 🫖🧁

What you see:

Children pouring pretend tea, serving treats, and playing “host.”

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Pretend play skills – acting out familiar daily routines and social scenarios

🔹 Asking questions – practicing simple questions like “More?” “Want tea?” “Hot?”

🔹 Basic concepts – learning words like “hot,” “cold,” “full,” “empty,” “more,” and “less”

🔹 Turn-taking & social interaction – sharing roles and participating in back-and-forth play

🔹 Early conversation skills – commenting, offering, and responding within play routines

Pretend tea parties create natural opportunities to model real-life language in a playful, low-pressure way.

Children build confidence using new words and ideas as they explore social routines through imagination.

Because when play feels meaningful and familiar…

communication skills grow with every shared moment.

Stay tuned for more playful therapy activities with purposeful language goals.

03/18/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 8

Today’s activity: Farm pretend play 🚜🐷

What you see:

Children playing with a toy barn and animal figures.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Animal names & noises – learning vocabulary through meaningful, familiar themes

🔹 Pretend play skills – acting out simple routines like feeding, sleeping, and hiding

🔹 Action words – modeling verbs like “eat,” “sleep,” “go,” “jump,” and “open”

🔹 Early storytelling – building simple sequences and play narratives

🔹 Joint attention & engagement – sharing focus and interaction during imaginative play

Pretend play helps children connect language to real-life experiences.

By creating fun farm routines, we encourage children to use new words, imitate actions, and expand their communication skills.

Because when imagination leads the play…

language growth naturally follows.

Stay tuned for more playful therapy moments with powerful communication goals.

03/17/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 7

Today’s activity: Wind-up toy play 🐭🐛

What you see:

Clinicians and children winding up small toys and watching them move across the floor.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Building anticipation – pausing before starting to create excitement and motivation

🔹 Joint attention – sharing focus on the moving toy and the interaction

🔹 Verbal routines – practicing predictable phrases like “ready… set… go!”

🔹 Early requesting – asking for help, more turns, or “again”

🔹 Cause-and-effect understanding – learning that actions make things happen

Simple routines with movement and surprise naturally encourage children to look, listen, and communicate.

These playful moments help build foundational communication skills in a way that feels fun and meaningful.

Because when children are excited and engaged…

they’re more likely to watch, wait, and use their words.

Stay tuned for more playful therapy activities with purposeful communication goals.

03/16/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 6
Today’s activity: Puppet play 🐸🐶

What you see:
Children playing with fun animal puppets and making silly sounds.

What we’re actually targeting:
🔹 Joint attention – sharing focus on the same toy and interaction
🔹 Turn-taking – simple back-and-forth play routines
🔹 Play sounds – fun early sounds like “mm,” “ew,” and “yuck”
🔹 Animal names & noises – building early vocabulary through meaningful play
🔹 Social communication – using facial expressions, gestures, and voice to connect

Puppets naturally spark imagination and interaction.
By modeling simple sounds, words, and playful routines, we help children feel confident experimenting with communication.

Because when learning feels silly and engaging…
children are more willing to try new sounds and share moments with others.

Stay tuned for more playful therapy moments with powerful communication goals.

03/15/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 5

Today’s activity: Ball play ⚽

What you see:

Children rolling, pushing, and tossing a ball back and forth.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Action words – practicing simple verbs like “roll,” “push,” “throw,” and “stop”

🔹 Turn-taking – learning to wait, watch, and participate in a shared routine

🔹 Social interaction – building connection through back-and-forth play

🔹 Joint attention – focusing on the same object and activity together

🔹 Early communication – requesting actions, commenting, and anticipating what comes next

Simple, repetitive games like ball play create predictable opportunities for children to use and understand language.

When movement and fun are involved, children stay engaged and motivated to communicate.

Because when therapy feels active and playful…

language learning happens naturally.

Stay tuned for more everyday activities that support powerful communication growth.

03/13/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 4

Today’s activity: Car ramp racing 🚗

What you see:

Children sending toy cars down a colourful ramp and watching them race.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Action words – practicing simple verbs like “go,” “stop,” and “fast”

🔹 Concept words – understanding sequencing words like “first” and “last”

🔹 Anticipation & engagement – building excitement before releasing the car

🔹 Joint attention – sharing focus and enjoyment during the activity

🔹 Early social communication – requesting turns, commenting, and celebrating outcomes

Fast-moving, cause-and-effect toys naturally motivate children to communicate.

By pairing exciting movement with simple language models, we help build understanding and expressive skills in a fun, meaningful way.

Because when therapy feels like a game…

communication opportunities happen again and again.

Stay tuned for the next playful activity with purposeful language goals.

03/12/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 3

Today’s activity: Music and action play 🎶

What you see:

Children exploring musical toys and making fun sounds.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Imitation – copying sounds, actions, and simple play routines

🔹 Early words & concepts – understanding words like “up,” “down,” “fast,” “slow,” “go,” and “stop”

🔹 Gestures – waving, pointing, clapping, and using body movements to communicate

🔹 Listening skills – responding to changes in rhythm, volume, and directions

🔹 Engagement & joint attention – sharing excitement and focus during play

Music naturally captures children’s attention and makes learning interactive and memorable.

By pairing movement, sound, and simple language, we create meaningful opportunities for communication growth.

Because when learning feels like play…

children are motivated to participate, imitate, and connect.

Stay tuned for another playful activity with a purposeful therapy goal.

03/11/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 2

Today’s activity: Bubble play 🫧

What you see:

A child blowing and popping bubbles.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Requests – asking for “more bubbles” or help

🔹 Turn-taking – waiting for a turn to blow or pop

🔹 Early verbs – action words like “blow” and “pop”

🔹 Concept words – understanding size words like “big” and “little”

🔹 Social interaction – shared smiles, eye contact, and joint attention

Simple, motivating activities like bubbles create natural opportunities for communication.

When children are excited and engaged, they’re more likely to try new words and interact with others.

Because it feels like play…

it becomes powerful therapy.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s activity that looks like fun — but is full of purposeful learning.

03/10/2026

Why speech therapy looks like play — Part 1

Today’s activity: The parachute game

What you see:
Kids playing with a colorful parachute.

What we’re actually targeting:

🔹 Engagement – staying involved in a shared activity
🔹 Turn-taking – waiting and participating with others
🔹 Following directions – “Up!” “Down!”
🔹 Joint attention – focusing on the same activity together
🔹 Communication – requesting turns or actions

Simple directions like “up” and “down” help children practice understanding language in a fun, movement-based way.

And because it’s fun…children want to keep communicating.

Tomorrow: another activity that might look like play but is actually carefully designed therapy.

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1 Centrepointe Drive, Suite 310
Ottawa, ON
K2G6E2

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16136801780

Website

http://www.achievetherapycentre.com/

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