Kidstart Pediatric Therapy Inc.

Kidstart Pediatric Therapy Inc. Services include Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, as well as Behavior Consultation and Intervention. Please contact us to learn more!

KidStart Pediatric Therapy delivers expert occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and behavioral interventions tailored for children with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, and developmental delays.

05/03/2026

When your child only eats certain foods -- here’s what might be happening
Some children stick to a very small range of foods.

It’s often not about being picky.
From an OT perspective, it’s about sensory processing.

Eating involves more than taste. It includes:

• texture
• temperature
• smell
• how food feels in the mouth
• how predictable it is from bite to bite

What you might notice:

• Prefers dry, crunchy, or consistent foods
• Avoids mixed textures or “wet” foods
• Hesitates with new or unfamiliar foods
• Strong reactions to certain smells or temperatures

Why this happens:

Many preferred foods feel the same every time.
That predictability helps the child feel safe and in control.
Less familiar foods can feel unpredictable or overwhelming,
which can lead to refusal or distress.

What can help:

• Gradual exposure to new foods
• Building from familiar to similar foods
• Supporting oral motor comfort and awareness
• Reducing pressure during mealtimes

Goal:
Increase comfort and flexibility with food over time, not force change.

Tag a parent who might find this helpful. You’re not alone in this. 👇

04/29/2026

This might look like play but there’s a lot more going on.

When kids squeeze, pour, and explore in our sensory gym, they're building:

✋ Tactile discrimination
👀 Visual-motor integration
💪 Bilateral coordination
🧠 Nervous system regulation

Every material in our sensory gym has a therapeutic purpose.

This is what pediatric occupational therapy looks like at KidStart in Burnaby.

Link in bio to book a session. 📍

04/26/2026

When a child covers their ears at every loud sound — this is what's happening in their brain.

Normal auditory processing filters sounds automatically. Your brain decides what's important (someone calling your name) and what's background (the AC humming).

For some kids, that filter doesn't work properly. Every sound gets tagged as equal priority.

The fire alarm and the fan? Same threat level.
The vacuum and a voice? Same volume.

This is auditory hypersensitivity -- not a behaviour, not sensitivity, not a phase.

What actually helps:

🎧 Noise-cancelling headphones in loud environments
⚠️ Warning before loud sounds occur
📈 Graduated sound exposure with an OT

Tag a parent who has been told their child is just "too sensitive." They need to see this.

👇 Link in bio

04/25/2026

Some kids can’t use words to say what they want -- so they show it through action.

If you’ve seen your child take your hand and lead you somewhere, that’s them trying to tell you what they need.

At KidStart Pediatric Therapy, our therapists meet kids right there -- in what they’re already doing -- and help them communicate with more confidence.

👉 Book a free consultation to see how we can support your child’s progress.

04/25/2026

Is your child constantly seeking movement or struggling with self-regulation?

This is one of the most common concerns we hear from parents.

At KidStart Pediatric Therapy in Burnaby, our behavioural therapy and OT team works to understand your child’s sensory and developmental needs, then builds personalized strategies to help them regulate their body and feel calm.

We also provide practical recommendations for home and school. So your child can stay regulated, focused, and ready to take on daily activities.

📞 Call KidStart Therapies today to get started (604) 336-6885

04/23/2026

We published a complete guide covering what pediatric occupational therapy is, how it helps kids with development and daily skills, and what to expect from treatment. A common misconception is that OT is only for physical delays—it actually addresses fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and focus challenges. Learn what OT can do for your child.

https://www.kidstartpediatrictherapy.com/blog/pediatric-ot-guide-burnaby-bc/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_autopublish&utm_content=pediatric-ot-guide-burnaby-bc

04/22/2026

What is a behavioural consultantt and how is it different from a therapist?

🔬 THERAPIST (OT, SLP, psychologist):

Assesses the underlying cause of the behaviour (sensory, developmental, neurological)

📋 BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTANT:

Builds the strategies and programs that respond to it (visual schedules, reward systems, de-escalation plans)

At KidStart, our behavioural consultants work alongside our OT and SLP team. We address root cause AND response strategy at the same time.

This matters most for kids with autism or ADHD, where behaviour and sensory processing are deeply connected.

Link in bio to learn about our behavioural therapy services.

04/22/2026

Our new guide breaks down what pediatric occupational therapy is, how it helps kids develop daily living skills, and what to expect in sessions. OT addresses everything from fine motor coordination to sensory processing—areas that directly impact school performance and independence. Read the full guide to learn if occupational therapy might benefit your child.

https://www.kidstartpediatrictherapy.com/blog/pediatric-ot-guide-for-parents/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_autopublish&utm_content=pediatric-ot-guide-for-parents

04/19/2026

Circle time isn’t just sitting in a circle -- it’s moving, singing, and playing together while building real skills.

At KidStart, all our therapists are in one room, so circle time is when communication, regulation, and participation are practiced together, every day.

That’s what our Therapy Integrated Learning Program (TILP) is all about: one team, one plan, and skills built into real routines instead of separate appointments.

Join KidStart circle time and see how TILP can help your child grow. Book a spot today.

04/19/2026

Circle time doesn’t have to be long to be meaningful.

In pediatric therapy, even a very short group moment -- like 10 seconds of sitting together --- gives kids a chance to practice listening, staying with their peers, and feeling safe in a group.

At KidStart, we use these tiny exposures to gently build confidence, one small step at a time.

Want to see how this can help your child join their peers more easily? Book a consultation with KidStart today.

Address

220-3355 North Road
Burnaby, BC
V3J7T9

Telephone

+16043366885

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