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Occupational Therapy

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We work to help all children participate with their peers and their families in all the activities available to them in community and home life. We work closely with families to identify the goals for their child that are important to them.

Occupational Therapy (OT) offers services to support the following areas:​

  • ​Fine Motor Development (ex. Picking up small items, holding a crayon, using scissors etc.)

  • Sensory differences/challenges

  • Feeding Concerns (ex. Gagging/choking, difficulty starting solids etc.)

  • Limited Food Preferences

  • Behaviour

  • Self-Regulation

  • Activity/Attention-related challenges/concerns

  • Sleep

  • Toilet Training

  • Equipment Needs

  • Other areas where occupational therapy is recommended

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We offer the following services:​

  • Assessment/Consultation

  • Individual therapy

  • Group therapy

  • Parent education

  • Community education

  • Home, community and/or Centre-based visits

Referrals may be made by filling out a South Okanagan & Similkameen Early Childhood Services referral form. Forms are available from your doctor’s office, public health nurses, Ministry of Children & Family Development office, Infant Development Program, at the Child Development Centre, or by clicking the referral form link below. 

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