An Occupational Therapist can work with children in schools, children's hospitals, private clinics or in their home and community, with their family.
To assist people of all ages achieve independence in their daily life is the aim of Occupational Therapy.
"Occupations" are day to day skills that children require to participate at home, school and in the community. Occupational Therapists' are able to be detectives and figure out barriers when a child has difficulty participating in their occupations.
Occupations can include things such as playing, printing, socializing, kicking a ball, sitting at circle time, using a fork or tying their shoelaces. OT's can help your children acquire the skills they need to help build their independence and increase their sense of accomplishment!
Purpose Pediatric Therapy uses a strengths based model, to work with the child and parents to model strategies that can be used on a day to day basis with their child. Having parents and the child support worker observe and learn strategies that the OT uses with the child is essential so that these strategies can be practiced even after the OT session is complete. Working directly with the child along with teaching parents strategies to practice during the week leads to quicker progression through goals. Occupational therapy support for children with Autism and other diagnosis is available. As an Autism Specialist with years of experience, training parents to practice skills with their child assists with increased benefits for both the child and parents in achieving goals that they have set around self help skills, regulation and other areas of need! Virtual sessions available and in person sessions in Calgary, Cochrane and Airdrie.
Workshops for School Staff, Parents, Educational Assistants and other community organizations are available. Check out the Workshop Tab for more information!
Mentorship for newly graduated Occupational Therapist's looking to further their career in Pediatrics is available. Email sheija@purposepediatric.com for more information.