Pediatric Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

We support parents with concerns regarding the development of their children with pediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

We believe that when children (ages 0 to school age) and their families need pediatric therapies:

Support is best provided in the child’s natural environment
Families are the decision makers in their children’s care
Families set the goals for their children and are essential in meeting those goals
Our services work best when family members are full participants in the therapy

We can help when parents have a concern regarding development in the areas of:

Call: 778-824-0446, Email: pt@nullshuswapchildrens.ca

We can help when parents have a concern regarding development in the areas of:

Fine motor movement with objects; stacking blocks, threading beads, coloring, using scissors
Hand use; grasp strength, printing, dexterity
Gross motor skills; coordination, reflex, balance
Playing and learning; attention levels, visual, social
Self-care activities; sleeping, dressing, eating and hygiene
Toileting
Your child’s sensory concerns: sight, smell, touch, hear, taste, crowds
Finding funding for equipment; selecting and ordering special equipment

Helping you set goals for your children’s development and give recommendations to help meet your goals
Providing visits at your home, virtually, outside or in our centre
Improving development and/or quality of life by teaching your child new skills or ways of doing things
Providing families with ideas about the space they live in, play and aid that help achieve your goals

Please Note:

The above pamphlet was made for parents/guardians of children in the Shuswap region to view/print.