Kidsense Therapy

08/26/2025

🌟 Myth vs. Fact: Occupational Therapy 🌟

🧩 Myth: “OT is only for little kids.”
✅ Fact: Occupational Therapy supports children of all ages — from toddlers to teenagers. Goals just look different!
• 🧸 Toddlers → play, sensory regulation, early independence
• 🎒 School-age kids → handwriting, focus, social skills
• 👩‍🎓 Teens → organization, stress management, daily living skills

OT grows with your child’s needs. 🌱

07/22/2025

Myth: “Occupational Therapy is just playtime.”
Fact: While OT often looks like play, every activity is carefully planned by a trained therapist to target specific developmental goals.

Whether it’s climbing, painting, squeezing playdough, or balancing on a beam — your child isn’t “just playing.” They’re improving:
🧠 Focus and attention
✋ Fine motor and coordination
😤 Self-regulation and coping skills
🧦 Sensory processing
🗣️ Communication and confidence

Children learn best through movement and hands-on experience. That’s why play is our most powerful tool — it’s natural, engaging, and therapeutic.

So yes, we do play — but with purpose. 🎯
And the results? More confidence. Less frustration. Stronger skills for everyday life.

💛 Curious if OT could help your child? Send us a message — we’re happy to chat!

07/11/2025

✨ Welcome to our cozy sensory corner! ✨

This space is designed to help children feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Whether it’s rolling on the soft barrel for deep pressure, hiding in the tent for a quiet moment, or engaging in playful movement, every element supports sensory regulation and motor skill development.

We believe play is powerful, and spaces like this help children thrive during their OT sessions.

💙 Have questions about how OT can support your child? Send us a message!

07/09/2025

✨ Meet Christine – our new Pediatric OT at Kidsense! ✨

🌱 Passionate about helping kids feel safe, confident & capable
🌱 Licensed in BC, OT degree from Taiwan, Infant Development diploma (UBC)
🌱 DIR Floortime 101 certified
🌱 Trained in executive functioning, handwriting & sensory regulation
🌱 Experience in clinics, homes & schools
🌱 Loves partnering with families to make therapy fun & meaningful
🌱 Always learning to bring the best to the families she supports

Christine is now offering home visits and she’s excited to meet your family! 🤍

📩 Connect with us to schedule with Christine and support your child’s journey with confidence and care.

Welcome to the team, Christine! We’re so happy you’re here. 🌿

04/17/2025

We’re Growing — and Now Accepting New Referrals!
Exciting news! Our Kidsense Therapy team is expanding, and that means we have limited openings available for new clients.

If you’ve been considering OT services for your child, now’s the perfect time to connect with us!

04/02/2025

Exclusive Opportunity: Virtual OT Caregiver Consultations with Our Clinical Director, Hannah!

Looking for expert guidance on supporting your child’s development? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to consult with Hannah, our Clinical Director and experienced Occupational Therapist—all from the comfort of your home!

✨ What You’ll Get:
✔️ Personalized 45-minute session with Hannah, BSc.OT
✔️ Expert strategies and recommendations tailored to your child’s needs
✔️ Support for therapy goals, challenges, and progress
✔️ Guidance on managing everyday struggles at home and school

💰 $175 per 45-minute session
📍 Virtual & accessible—connect from anywhere!

Don’t miss this chance to gain professional insights from our Clinical Director and equip yourself with the tools to support your child’s growth!
Use the link in our BIO for booking!

03/28/2025

🧗‍♂️ OT Tips Friday: The Power of Climbing Walls! 🧗‍♀️

Climbing walls aren’t just for fun—they’re an incredible tool for developing essential skills in children! Here’s why we love using them in OT sessions:

🔹 Strength & Coordination – Climbing builds core, arm, and leg strength while improving motor planning.
🔹 Balance & Body Awareness – Helps kids understand where their body is in space (proprioception).
🔹 Grip & Fine Motor Skills – Holding onto different grips strengthens hands for better handwriting and daily tasks.
🔹 Confidence & Problem-Solving – Kids learn to plan their next move, boosting confidence and perseverance.

Our clinic’s sensory gym is designed to make therapy engaging and effective! Does your child love climbing? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

01/27/2025

Kidsense Therapy is looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time consultant paediatric occupational therapist to join the Kidsense Team! If you’re looking to supplement your part-time position, gain great clinical paediatric OT experience, provide a meaningful difference with children and are looking to join an amazing team where you feel appreciated and valued, send us a message!

Kidsense Therapy Offers...

· Support for work-life balance by providing flexible days and hours of work

· Competitive rates, offering increased compensation compared to other clinics

· Variety of work, including working with children with varying diagnoses, ages and skill levels

· Less administration - therapists should focus on providing therapy!

· Work from home; complete administrative part of work (e.g. charting, report writing etc.) from home

· Hands-on mentoring and support with occupational therapist with 25 years experience in paediatrics in a constructive supportive framework

Key Responsibilities…

· Provide Occupational Therapy assessments using relevant skill, knowledge and clinical reasoning

· Assess the need for specific equipment and testing (standardized and informal) and carry out these assessments

· Provide a range of services, predominantly weekly or biweekly treatment sessions as well as assessment, consultation in-clinic as well as preschool/home visits

· Use knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic and child development principles to provide evidence based services to create functional, innovative solutions for each child

· Document information including relevant clinical data, assessments, treatment plans, progress and outcomes

· Be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with families, other therapists as well as school-based teams

· Demonstrate polite and assertive communication skills

· Have strong critical thinking skills

Qualifications…

· A baccalaureate or masters degree in Occupational Therapy (required)

· Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) (required)

· One (1) to two (2) years of recent, related experience including pediatrics or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience (preferred)

· Physical ability to perform job duties

· Registration or eligibility for registration on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) list (supervising therapist available if needed)

The Ideal Candidate ...

· Passionate about children and providing excellent patient care

· Possesses excellent interpersonal skills for email/phone/in-person interactions with external funders, schools, children and families

· Highly organized to complete scheduling and charting in a timely manner

· Possess English language proficiency

· Be able to implement feedback easily

· Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

· Provide consistent and dependable therapy to each child and family

· Able to prioritize and manage workload independently

About Kidsense Therapy…

· We are an innovative, creative and well-equipped collaborative private clinic in Coquitlam providing client-centered occupational therapy to the pediatric population

· We are passionate about what we do and foster a culture where you can feel supported, valued and inspired while making a meaningful difference for children and their families

· The majority of our clients are on the autism spectrum however we also see preschool and school-aged clients with a variety of issues (e.g. self care, fine motor, sensory, regulation, etc.)

· The therapy room and sensory gym has a wide range of sensory integrative equipment and standardized testing materials to address sensory integration, visual perceptual skills, gross motor and fine motor issues as well as a 'calming corner' for regulation

· You can find out more about us on our website: kidsensetherapy.ca

Job Type: Part-Time Contract Permanent

Experience: Paediatric occupational therapy: 1-2 years (Preferred)

Salary: $80-$96 per hour starting

Part-time hours: 24-28 hours per week (3-4 days per week depending on preference)

Schedule: Day shift

Supplemental pay: Signing bonus

Language: English (required)

Licence/Certification: COTBC membership (required)

Work Location: 949 Adair Avenue, Coquitlam BC; occasional home visits if desired

Please contact Hannah @ 604-785-2618 or hannah@kidsensetherapy.ca

01/27/2025

01/21/2025

3 Simple Exercises to Boost Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills ✨
Helping your child develop fine motor skills doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are three easy, everyday exercises:

1️⃣ Play with Playdough – Rolling, pinching, and shaping strengthens little hands.
2️⃣ Threading Beads or Pasta – Improves hand-eye coordination and precision.
3️⃣ Using Clothespins – A great way to strengthen their fingers while having fun!

Try these at home and watch your child’s coordination improve step by step. Small efforts lead to big progress! 💡

What’s your child’s favorite activity? Let me know in the comments!

01/21/2025

3 Simple Exercises to Boost Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills ✨”
Helping your child develop fine motor skills doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are three easy, everyday exercises:

1️⃣ Play with Playdough – Rolling, pinching, and shaping strengthens little hands.
2️⃣ Threading Beads or Pasta – Improves hand-eye coordination and precision.
3️⃣ Using Clothespins – A great way to strengthen their fingers while having fun!

Try these at home and watch your child’s coordination improve step by step. Small efforts lead to big progress! 💡

What’s your child’s favorite activity? Let me know in the comments!