What Good Occupational Therapy Really Looks Like
Good Occupational Therapy begins by asking:
What’s getting in the way?
Is it sensory processing?
Motor planning?
Regulation?
Coordination?
Environmental expectations?
Why I Work With Parents Instead of Just Children
Many families look for occupational therapy for writing difficulties, expecting the therapist to work mainly with the child.
Because of this, people sometimes ask why I work with parents rather than only working directly with children.
It’s a fair question.
What 25 Years as an OT Has Taught Me About Helping Kids
Back then, I didn’t even own a cell phone. I relied on a complicated map book to get around (Google Maps truly changed my life!). Social media wasn’t a thing. And the idea of working with families entirely online would have sounded impossible.
“My Child Can’t Even Sit Still!”
I often think our society expects people to sit too much. In reality, it’s much better for us to be moving—getting up and down from the floor, staying active. Movement keeps circulation flowing, muscles strong, and our bodies from getting stuck.
Ever Wanted an OT’s Eyes on Your Child?
You don’t need to wait for months, or feel like you have to figure it out on your own. Sometimes just a few small tweaks, tailored to your child, can make all the difference.
Rethinking Calm: It Doesn’t Always Mean Stillness
When we limit calm to one narrow definition, we risk overlooking the strategies that actually help a child regulate. True calm comes from feeling safe and comfortable in your body—not from forcing yourself to appear quiet and still.
Have You Checked Out Your Child’s Thumbs?
Most people don’t check their child’s thumbs … but they are the biggest clue to why writing feels awkward, tiring, or even painful.
When Writing Hurts: Understanding What Your Child’s Body Is Telling You
Sadly, many adults don’t even believe kids when they say their hands hurt. They assume children are making excuses or trying to avoid work.
But here’s the truth: kids can — and often do — press so hard on their pencil that it genuinely causes pain.
What is a Video-Based Assessment?
People are often surprised when I say I offer video-based assessments.
“Is that even effective?”
“Can you really assess a child that way?”
I get those questions a lot ……. and I get them!
So let me walk you through what a video-based assessment actually is, how it works, and why it can be so helpful.
Sensory Chalk Walk Obstacle Courses
People often think these chalk obstacle courses are difficult to make, however they’re so fun and you can involve your kids in making them too. We made a bunch of these on our streets for younger and older children, and even made one for an elderly neighbour across the street. It was so fun watching them through our window laugh and do them with friends.