Occupational Therapy

Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) occupational therapists (OT) focus on helping people to be successful with everyday activities. TVCC offers occupational therapy services to infants, children, youth and their families. We help children and youth discover and use their strengths. Where there are barriers to success our occupational therapists can provide strategies to build skills, modify the environment and/or use adapted tools to make the job easier. We will develop a personalized plan that is just right for your family.

An occupational therapist can help in the following areas.

• Sensory skills – learning to take in and make sense of the things we see, hear, touch, feel and smell
• Self-regulation - increasing flexibility, recognizing different emotions in yourself and others, and developing coping strategies for times of stress and frustration
• Eating and Drinking– including using utensils, chewing and swallowing and exploring or tolerating different food sensations
• Self-care routines – including toileting, dressing and hygiene
• Planning and Organization – to be ready for the responsibilities of the day
• Writing – learning to effectively use pen/pencil and paper, a keyboard or even specialized technology
• Fine Motor or Hand Skills – learning to use the tools that help us get things done. Things like a pencil, scissors, or glue
• Playing – promoting overall development. An OT can help with things like using toys and play with friends and family.

Don’t see what you looking for? Just ask. There are a variety of other important skills an occupational therapist can help your child / youth achieve.

Services may vary by region, age and program.

Access to Service

Preschool

Please talk to a TVCC service provider you are involved with or contact our intake / referral team.

School Age

Information about referring for school aged therapy can be found in our School Therapy Services.

Fee for Service

Information about fee for service occupational therapy can be found at Autism and Behavioural Services.

What to Expect

We will listen to you to understand your concerns and priorities. We work with you to determine how we can best help you and your child/youth. An occupational therapist can help as a single support or as part of your service team. Services may be in the form of one-on-one, group treatment, consultation or home programming. We will create an individualized plan that is just right for your family.

Occupational therapists are regulated health professionals registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

For More Information ...

Already receiving services through TVCC?:
Please talk to your TVCC service provider.

Not currently in Service?
Please Contact our intake / referral team

Interested in Fee for Service?
Fee for service options can be found on our Autism and Behavioural Services page.