Private Practice in Occupational Therapy-pediatrics

08/07/2023

The importance of how we speak of our child’s strengths and areas of need cannot be overstated.

Did you ever stop to think about how important your words are, how important the language is that you use when describing your clients and their experiences?

10/31/2021

It is so important to understand the foundation of skill confidence and skill competence from a sensorimotor framework.

For we asked our members: "What do you wish that more people knew about sensory issues or sensitivities?"

“That sensory sensitivities can impact upon self confidence, movement, play and friendships." - health professional

07/20/2020

I was interviewed by in the capital recently and we talked about some of my favourite topics - feeding, crawling and pencil grasp. We also talked about kids wearing masks (hot topic right now!) Check out the interview and share with any other groups you think would find it useful (and book a call if you want support with any of the topics we talked about!)

This summer we’re looking to bring your a broader range of content that really supports parents in the National Capital Region. I have had the pleasure of getting to know many people in our region who support parents and am going to run a series of interviews with them sharing some of the knowledg...

07/02/2020

The importance of mouthing toys in infancy cannot be over-discussed. Infants learn about the world through their mouths and it prepares them for matures oral sensorimotor development for speech and feeding. If you have an infant, or know someone who does, please share this imprtant message!

06/17/2020

Our clinic is open for face-to-face visits! Contact me directly to restart or initiate services. Feeding, Fine Motor and Fun!

05/16/2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/05/11/some-autistic-people-cant-tolerate-face-masks-heres-how-were-managing-with-our-son/

My son's neurology makes him more sensitive than other people to touch and texture, and he cannot bear the feeling of having his nose and mouth covered by fabric.

05/08/2020

https://www.ottawamatters.com/local-news/cheo-offering-emergency-respite-services-for-families-of-kids-with-special-needs-2331968

Read the full story and comment on OttawaMatters.

05/06/2020

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/104364906244

This is an in depth, personalized mentorship in peadiatric feeding assessment, treatment, parent coaching and therapeutic approaches. We will look at your own tough case studies that have you stumped. I will discuss the pieces in the puzzle that may have been missed and ways to augment your treatmen...

05/06/2020

Feeding support training for parents to be held in June and July 2020. Stay tuned for more information!

05/06/2020

Looking forward to teaching again on May 15! This is feeding mentorship for OTs and SLPs!