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Occupational Therapy services for children and adolescents in Brantford, ON and the County of Brant. We provide in clinic, in home and virtual therapy.

02/05/2026

Unboxing OT: Writing on a Vertical Surface

Ever wonder why your OT is always having your child write on an easel, whiteboard or chalkboard wall? It’s more than just doing something “fun” or “different”!

Here are three reasons why:
✏️Writing on a vertical surface requires activation of shoulders, arms, and core muscle needed to support handwriting endurance and control.
✏️This position encourages and teaches an extended wrist which allows more finger movement and control when writing.
✏️Drawing on a vertical surface allows for more opportunities to practice midline crossing, an important skill for brain development and coordination.

Let us know what you want to unbox next!

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02/02/2026

Unboxing OT: Visual Schedules

Ever wonder why your OT starts every session by making a visual schedule with your child?

Here are three reasons why:
✅Schedules create predictability and safety. When a child knows what to expect their nervous system can relax. We learn best when we are regulated.
✅Visuals are often easier to process than verbal instructions, especially for kids with language, attention or sensory differences.
✅A visual schedule can help support transitions as a child knows what is going to come next and can mentally prepare before the transition happens.

Make sure to follow along to see what we unbox next!

01/28/2026

Ever watched your child’s therapy session and thought, “I know this is helping, but why this activity?”

In healthcare we call this the “black box.” It’s the part of therapy you don’t see because it’s happening in your therapist’s head. This includes in the moment thinking, decision making, and clinical reasoning.

On the outside you see games, crafts, movement and fun. What’s happening inside the therapist’s box is constant analyzing skills, adjusting the challenge in the moment, choosing activities to target specific goals, always considering how we are supporting regulation and attention, and so much more! It’s the WHY behind what your therapist is doing.

We are starting a new series called “Unboxing OT” where we unbox the WHY behind things commonly seen in session. Comment below if there is a specific game or technique you have seen in therapy that you want unboxed and don’t forget to follow along!

01/23/2026

Hopping on the 2016 trend! Ten years ago…
✨I was a newly graduated OT (Sept 2025) who had just officially passed her OT licensing exam
✨I was working at three different private OT clinics across Ontario because I wanted all the experience I could get (I was also single with no kids so I had a lot more time 😂)
✨I spent a lot of time driving from Toronto to Barrie, Richmond Hill and Mississauga to do clinic work, home visits and school visits
✨My first car was just a travelling therapy bag (see photo above)
✨ I was eager to learn and spent all my money on continuing education. Some courses I took include Therapeutic Listening, NDT and Handwriting Without Tears
✨ Most of my caseload was handwriting and fine motor but I was quickly learning that I loved supporting self regulation, sensory processing and anxiety
✨I also had impostor syndrome and working with parent terrified me

I have learned so much since then on how to support children and parents (parent coaching is one of my favourite things to do now!) and how to run a business. I can’t wait to see what type of therapist I will be 10 years from now and also the impact Brant Kids Therapy will have in the Brantford and Brant County community.

01/20/2026

Worried about how to explain therapy to your child? Here are a few tips and examples of what you can say to them before the first session.

Reach out to book a discovery call if you think your family might benefit from OT support! See link in bio.

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01/07/2026

Does anyone else already feel like retreating indoors until this winter is over? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

Let’s try to embrace the snowy weather instead! Playing in the snow naturally provides heavy work, which gives deep pressure input to joints and muscles (proprioceptive input). This type of input helps kids feel more grounded, calm and organized in their bodies.

Here are some fun snow play activities that support regulation:
❄️Shovelling snow
☃️Rolling large snowballs
🛷Pulling a sled
🌨️Digging and building in snow

What is your favourite way to embrace the snow? Send me all the tips 😅

01/05/2026

Happy New Year!

I figured that the new year was a good time to introduce myself - I’m Brittany, the owner of Brant Kids Therapy!

Here are some fun facts about me:

👧🏽I have worked in private pediatric practice since graduating from OT school and opened Brant Kids in March 2025.
🏞️ I completed OT school and my undergraduate degree (Kinesiology) at McMaster University. This is where I gained a love for exploring waterfalls.
🤸🏻‍♂️I was a competitive gymnast growing up as well as a gymnastics coach and judge for many years. I miss this part of my life a lot.
👩‍👧‍👦 I am a mom to a very happy 3 year old and extremely busy 1 year old. They keep life interesting and I believe they help me to support parents with compassion and understanding.
🪡In my (rare) spare time I enjoy attempting new cross stitching, embroidery and sewing projects.

Looking forward to getting to know you in 2026!

12/24/2025

We are closed until January 2. Have a wonderful holidays and we look forward to continuing to help families thrive in 2026!

12/22/2025

With the new year just around the corner I’ve been reflecting on all that I’ve accomplished this year and what a year it as been!

Brant Kids Therapy was just an idea at the start of last year (I don’t even think it had a name yet). It’s been such a pleasure networking and growing my business this year. And most of all, I’m grateful for the families that trust me to support you and your little ones!

What is something you are proud of accomplishing this year?

12/18/2025

Occupational Therapists can help support skills required for winter dressing winter! Swipe to learn some of the ways Brant Kids Therapy provides support in the clinic and in-home sessions.

Are you a fan of all this snow?

12/15/2025

The transition to winter can be challenging especially with all the extra outdoor gear required. Winter decided not to give us much time to practice this transition this year 😬.

Here are 4 OT-approved tips to help support winter dressing.

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33 Marshall Street
Brantford, ON

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http://brantkidstherapy.ca/

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