Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT)
The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Tessellate Child and Family Therapy is here to support children of all ages and abilities from 0 through to 18. Our focus is on supporting children and their families in completing meaningful activities. OT is here to help children build confidence, enhance social and emotional well-being, achieve independence, and improve their quality of life. Occupational Therapy can help in various areas, including:
- Fine motor skills (e.g., handwriting)
- Sensory processing skills
- Self-care skills (e.g., dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.)
- Feeding and eating skills
- Social skills
- Emotional regulation
- Play skills
- Meeting developmental milestones
Our Occupational Therapist(s) use a holistic, family-centred, and play-based approach to address any physical, psychological, cognitive, sensory, and/ or social concerns you may have regarding your child.
Areas of Experience:
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Milestones
- Emotional Regulation
- Picky eating/ARFID
- Sensory processing
- Social skills and flexible thinking
- Sensory-motor function and integration
- Fine, gross, and/or visual motor coordination difficulties
- Handwriting
- Activities of Daily Living
- School Readiness
Ready to Get Started?
Our Occupational Therapist (OT), Brynne, is ready to meet with you and your family and support you in meeting your goals!
OT Group Therapy
Mingle Masters (JK-SK)
An OT led social skills group, focused on helping Kindergarten kids learn the skills needed to participate in a group and other social activities!
Running Fall 2024
Socially Savvy Kids (6-10 year olds)
An OT led group with a focus on self-regulation, group participation, and flexible thinking skills!
Running Fall 2024
Positive Peers (10-13 year olds)
Run by both a Child Therapist and Occupational Therapist, this group is focused on participants learning how to understand and participate in the social dynamic and nuances of tween life!
Running Fall 2024
Peaceful Meal Times
Meal time can be extremely stressful for parents and kids alike! After a long day at work or school, no one wants to end the day with a fight over eating dinner. This Occupational Therapy (OT) 8-week program is designed to support families in learning the importance of sitting down together for meals and how to do so in a way that is enjoyable for everyone.
Running Winter 2025
Nibble Ninjas (5-9 year olds)
Many meal time struggles for families revolve around picky eating. If getting your younger child to try something new is a challenge or you feel like your child is living on a very limited diet, this group is for you!
Running Spring 2025
Fussy Foodies (10-13 year olds)
Many meal time struggles for families revolve around picky eating. If getting your older child to try something new is a challenge or you feel like your child is living on a very limited diet, this group is for you!
Running Spring 2025