Occupational Therapy
What is OT?
Occupational therapy, or OT, helps children develop independence and actively participate in everyday activities at home, at school, and during play.
By developing key skills and adapting activities or environments as needed, OT supports children in building confidence and success in their daily lives.
Occupational Therapy at Yaldei
Yaldei’s occupational therapists help neurodiverse children improve their independence in everyday activities. Supporting children with a wide variety of skills and diagnoses is what our OTs do best!
Our Expertise
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Developmental delay (GDD and others)
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Down Syndrome (T21) and other genetic conditions
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Coordination disorders (DCD, dyspraxia and others)
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Sensory processing challenges
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Hypotonia or hypertonia
...And more!
Our Approach
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Neuroaffirming framework
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Fine motor skills activities
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Grasping, pinching
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Drawing, cutting, writing
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Buttoning, tying, connecting
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Etc.
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Gross motor skills activities
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Balance & coordination
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Core strengthening
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Sensory activities
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Vestibular (swing, movement, etc.)
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Proprioceptive (play dough, push/pull, etc.)
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Our Services
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Occupational therapy assessments:
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Fine & gross motor skills
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Sensory profile & needs
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Environment & adaptations
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Posture & positionning
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Individualized OT interventions
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OT consultations within other therapies or directly in the classroom
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Parental coaching
Skills Developed
We help children learn & improve these fundamental skills :
Fine motor skills
Dexterity and coordination of the hands
Play skills
Movement, social interactions & emotions
Coordination
Space & body awareness to produce smooth movements
Sensory processing
Meeting sensory needs to promote sensory regulation
Self-regulation
Understanding emotions & developing coping strategies
Self-care
Dressing, feeding, hygiene, etc.
Academic & pre-academic skills
Drawing, writing & scissor skills
Interoception
Noticing body signals to build awareness of emotional states & fundamental needs.