Hand and Heart Kid's Occupational Therapy - London

Hand and Heart Kid's Occupational Therapy - London Pediatric occupational therapy in London, Ontario - in person and virtual services
Supporting children’s development through creativity, connection, and care.

Making Camp Sensory-Friendly ⛺🌲Simple strategies to help every child feel safe, included, and regulated at camp!Summer c...
07/23/2025

Making Camp Sensory-Friendly ⛺🌲

Simple strategies to help every child feel safe, included, and regulated at camp!

Summer camp can be so exciting, but also overwhelming for kids with sensory sensitivities. New routines, loud noises, big groups, and unpredictable activities can make it tough for some children to stay regulated and enjoy the experience.

Whether you're a parent preparing your child for camp, or a camp staff looking to be more inclusive, these simple sensory-friendly tips can help make camp a success 💛

✨ Save this post and share with someone who needs it!

👉 For more support, reach out or visit our blog to learn how OT can help with sensory regulation in everyday life.

📍Hand & Heart Kid’s OT supports families across London, Ontario through in-home and virtual services.

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Space at Home 🏡Your child’s environment can make a big difference in how they feel, focus, a...
07/22/2025

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Space at Home 🏡

Your child’s environment can make a big difference in how they feel, focus, and play.

Whether you're supporting regulation, calming big emotions, or building independence, having a sensory-friendly space at home can help!

Swipe for simple tips to create a cozy, supportive space that meets your child’s sensory needs.

✨ Want more support? Read our latest blog post on sensory processing or reach out for personalized OT support in London, Ontario!

📚 Sunday Stories 📚One of my favourite *occupations* has always been reading, whether it’s diving into a great story for ...
07/20/2025

📚 Sunday Stories 📚

One of my favourite *occupations* has always been reading, whether it’s diving into a great story for fun or learning something new to support the families I work with.

I’m excited to share that love through Sunday Stories, a weekly feature where I highlight books I love reading with clients, as well as titles that can be helpful for caregivers, educators, and fellow clinicians.

Whether it’s a story that supports emotional regulation, sparks creativity, or deepens understanding of child development, I hope these picks offer something valuable for the children and families you support.

This week’s pick is a personal favourite: “Listening to My Body” by Gabi Garcia, an excellent read for building body awareness and associating body clues with emotions and sensations (interoception!).

Sunday is my favourite day to slow down, recharge, and curl up with a good book, and I hope this series brings a little inspiration to your own reading list!

✨ Stay tuned each Sunday for a new story worth sharing.

🧠 Did you know there are eight sensory systems, not just five?From balance to body awareness to identifying internal sig...
07/17/2025

🧠 Did you know there are eight sensory systems, not just five?

From balance to body awareness to identifying internal signals like hunger and emotions, your child’s sensory system plays a huge role in how they move, feel, focus, and play each day.

In this post, we’re breaking down the 8 senses that occupational therapists love to talk about, and how they show up in your child’s daily life.

✨ Curious to learn more about sensory processing and how to support your child’s unique needs?

👉 Head to the blog for a full breakdown of each system and why understanding them matters.

📍Hand & Heart Kid’s OT offers in-home and virtual services in London, Ontario, reach out anytime for support!

Want to sneak writing practice into your child’s day without battles or boredom?These playful ideas help kids build writ...
07/16/2025

Want to sneak writing practice into your child’s day without battles or boredom?

These playful ideas help kids build writing skills through fun and everyday activities. No worksheets, just imagination, purpose, and lots of laughs. Perfect to maintain writing skills at home over the summer break!

Here are a few ways to get started:

✏️ Play MadLibs, Silly Sentences, or Scattergories

🕵️‍♀️ Create spy notes, treasure maps, or comic strips

📬 Write birthday cards, grocery lists, or menus

💬 Share jokes or stories through writing!

Writing is more motivating when it’s connected to play and real life!

Save & share with a parent or educator who needs fresh writing ideas!

Little Hands, Big Skills!Wondering how to support your child’s fine motor development at home?We’ve just shared a new bl...
07/11/2025

Little Hands, Big Skills!

Wondering how to support your child’s fine motor development at home?

We’ve just shared a new blog post with fun, age-appropriate activities you can do with your child, no fancy tools required!

From squishing Play-Doh as a toddler to writing stories in early school years, there are so many ways to build fine motor skills through play.

In this post, we cover:

✅ What fine motor skills are

✅ Why they’re important

✅ Easy activities broken down by progressions of skill development

✅ When to consider OT support

💡 Tips for Parents & Caregivers

- Focus on what your child can do, not what they “should” be doing.
- Fine motor skills grow through play, don’t underestimate activities like Play-Doh, pretend play, or finger painting.
- Each child develops at their own pace, use these stages as guides, not checklists.

Tap the link in bio to read the full post!

What is pediatric OT, and how can it help my child?If you’ve ever wondered what occupational therapy for kids looks like...
07/09/2025

What is pediatric OT, and how can it help my child?

If you’ve ever wondered what occupational therapy for kids looks like, or when to consider it, this post is for you.

At Hand and Heart Kid’s OT, we support children in London, Ontario with playful, personalized care that builds skills like:

🖐 Fine motor skills

💪Gross motor skills

🎨 Sensory processing and emotional regulation

🧺 Daily routines & self-care

In our latest blog, we break it all down:

✔️ What pediatric OT is

✔️ Why it matters

✔️ Signs OT might be helpful

✔️ What sessions look like

Tap the link in bio to read the full post and learn how OT supports your child’s growth through play.

Welcome to Hand and Heart Kid’s OT!Hi, I’m Cora, a pediatric occupational therapist based in London, Ontario, and the he...
07/09/2025

Welcome to Hand and Heart Kid’s OT!

Hi, I’m Cora, a pediatric occupational therapist based in London, Ontario, and the heart behind Hand and Heart Kids Occupational Therapy.

I created this space to support children and families through play-based, relationship-focused OT that meets each child and family where they are. I’m excited to be offering services in-home and virtually in the London area.

Whether your child is working on:
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Routines and transitions
✨ Sensory processing
✨ Or just needs a bit of extra support to thrive…

I’m here to help - with kindness, expertise, and a lot of Play-Doh.

Serving families in London, Ontario
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