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On Remembrance Day, we honour those who served and sacrificed.As an OT clinic supporting children and families, we value...
11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we honour those who served and sacrificed.
As an OT clinic supporting children and families, we value the everyday moments of peace, safety, and connection that their contributions help protect.

Today, we pause with our community to reflect with gratitude.
Lest we forget. 🌺

Rain or shine, the Halloween fun doesn’t stop at Active Pediatrics! 🌧️👻Our staff— and even our clinic pups 🐾 — are all d...
31/10/2025

Rain or shine, the Halloween fun doesn’t stop at Active Pediatrics! 🌧️👻
Our staff— and even our clinic pups 🐾 — are all dressed up and ready for some spooky fun!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy night of trick-or-treating — don’t forget your umbrella (and a treat for the dogs too)! ☔🍬
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🌧️👻 Pluie ou pas, le plaisir d’Halloween ne s’arrête pas chez Active Pediatrics!
Notre équipe — et même nos chiots de la clinique 🐾 — sont déguisés et prêts pour s’amuser dans l’esprit d’Halloween!
On souhaite à tout le monde une soirée sécuritaire et remplie de plaisir pour la chasse aux bonbons — n’oubliez pas votre parapluie (et une petite gâterie pour les chiens aussi)! ☔🍬

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Active Pediatrics! 🕸️💜 Wishing all our families a fun and safe night filled with smi...
31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Active Pediatrics! 🕸️💜 Wishing all our families a fun and safe night filled with smiles (and maybe a few treats too)! 🍬👻
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🎃 Joyeuse Halloween de toute l’équipe d’Active Pediatrics! 🕸️💜
On souhaite à toutes nos familles une soirée amusante et sécuritaire, remplie de sourires (et peut-être de quelques bonbons aussi)! 🍬👻

👾 Spooky Sensory Series – Week 3: Monster Slime Lab👁️ Ready for a Monster Slime Lab?This gooey, hands-on activity is per...
29/10/2025

👾 Spooky Sensory Series – Week 3: Monster Slime Lab
👁️ Ready for a Monster Slime Lab?
This gooey, hands-on activity is perfect for sensory exploration and imaginative play!
🧪 What you’ll need:
-Green slime or oobleck (https://www.food.com/recipe/dr-seuss-oobleck-289923)
- Googly eyes 👀
- Small spoons or cups
Encourage kids to mix, squeeze, and stretch their creations!
💚 Great for sensory regulation, creativity, and messy fun that helps build fine motor skills.
🪄 Tip: Add plastic spiders or monster parts for even more spooky texture!
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👾 Série sensorielle ensorcelante – Semaine 3 : Le laboratoire de monstres
👁️ Crée ton propre laboratoire de monstres!
Une activité sensorielle parfaite pour explorer, toucher et laisser aller ton imagination!
🧪 Matériel :
- Slime ou oobleck (https://www.food.com/recipe/dr-seuss-oobleck-289923)
- Yeux mobiles 👀
- Petites cuillères ou tasses
💚 Laisse ton enfant mélanger, presser et s’amuser à créer des monstres gluants!
Une belle façon d’explorer les textures, de se détendre et de développer la motricité fine.
🪄 Astuce : Ajoute des petites araignées ou des morceaux de monstres pour un effet encore plus effrayant!

Halloween can be a lot of fun — and a lot of sensation! 👀🎃With a little sensory preparation, children can enjoy the exci...
28/10/2025

Halloween can be a lot of fun — and a lot of sensation! 👀🎃
With a little sensory preparation, children can enjoy the excitement while feeling safe and supported.
Small steps like walking the route, practicing at home, and bringing a comfort item can make all the difference. 💛
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L’Halloween, c’est amusant… et rempli de sensations ! 👀🎃
Avec un peu de préparation sensorielle, les enfants peuvent profiter de la fête tout en se sentant en sécurité et bien soutenus.
De petits gestes comme marcher le trajet d’avance, pratiquer à la maison et apporter un objet réconfortant peuvent faire toute la différence. 💛

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! Today we honour the dedicated professionals who support participation, independenc...
27/10/2025

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! Today we honour the dedicated professionals who support participation, independence and meaning in the everyday lives of people and communities. 🌟

Everyday moments. Everyday meaning. Everyday support. Today we shine a light on occupational therapy and how it transfor...
27/10/2025

Everyday moments. Everyday meaning. Everyday support. Today we shine a light on occupational therapy and how it transforms lives. Happy World OT Day! 🎉

📣3 days left until our Halloween basket giveaway! Share the fun & tag a friend🎃👻
27/10/2025

📣3 days left until our Halloween basket giveaway! Share the fun & tag a friend🎃👻

🎃✨ Halloween Giveaway! ✨🎃

Active Pediatrics loves Halloween, and we’ve created a Halloween-themed activity basket to share with you! Perfect for kids ages 3+, it’s packed with sensory items, travel-friendly activity pages, games, safety reflective pieces, and more—everything to make Halloween extra playful and hands-on. 🕸🕷️

How to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Comment below with your or your child’s favorite Halloween activity—or tag a friend who would enjoy some Halloween fun!

💫 Winner announced Thursday, October 30—just in time for Halloween!
📍 Pick-up only available at our Orleans clinic.

Let’s make this Halloween full of fun, creativity, and hands-on play! 🎃

🎃👻 We LOVE Halloween! 🕸🕷From October 27–31, children are invited to come dressed in their costumes all week long! ✨We ca...
24/10/2025

🎃👻 We LOVE Halloween! 🕸🕷
From October 27–31, children are invited to come dressed in their costumes all week long! ✨

We can’t wait to see all your spooky, silly, & creative outfits!🧙‍♂️🧛🧚‍♀️

🧠 Executive Function Skills Group 🗓️Does your child struggle with organization, time management, or getting started on t...
24/10/2025

🧠 Executive Function Skills Group 🗓️
Does your child struggle with organization, time management, or getting started on tasks?
This 6-week, OT-led group helps children strengthen essential executive function skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
✨ Focus areas include:
✔️ Planning and organization
✔️ Time management and task initiation
✔️ Confidence in daily routines
These skills are key to success both at school and at home!

Eligible for OAP funding!

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🧠 Groupe sur les habiletés de fonction exécutive 🗓️
Ton enfant a de la difficulté à s’organiser, à gérer son temps ou à commencer ses tâches?
Ce groupe de 6 semaines dirigé par une ergothérapeute aide les enfants à renforcer leurs habiletés essentielles de fonction exécutive dans un environnement soutenant et encourageant.
✨ Objectifs principaux :
✔️ Améliorer la planification et l’organisation
✔️ Développer la gestion du temps et l’initiation des tâches
✔️ Renforcer la confiance dans les routines quotidiennes
Ces habiletés sont essentielles pour la réussite à l’école et à la maison !

Admissible au financement du POA!

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🍎 Food Exploration & Feeding Group 🍴Mealtime doesn’t have to be a struggle! In this small, OT-led group, toddlers and th...
24/10/2025

🍎 Food Exploration & Feeding Group 🍴
Mealtime doesn’t have to be a struggle! In this small, OT-led group, toddlers and their parents explore new foods and feeding strategies together. Parents participate in every session to help their child—and themselves—build positive mealtime habits that last.
✨ Focus areas:
✔️ Increasing willingness to try new foods
✔️ Supporting sensory exploration
✔️ Addressing early feeding challenges
✔️ Providing parent guidance for home

Admissible au financement du POA!

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🍎 Groupe Exploration alimentaire et alimentation 🍴
Les repas n’ont pas besoin d’être une bataille ! Dans ce petit groupe dirigé par une ergothérapeute, les tout-petits et leurs parents explorent ensemble de nouveaux aliments et des stratégies pour favoriser des habitudes positives à la table.
✨ Objectifs principaux :
✔️ Augmenter la volonté d’essayer de nouveaux aliments
✔️ Soutenir l’exploration sensorielle liée à l’alimentation
✔️ Identifier et aborder les premiers défis d’alimentation
✔️ Offrir des conseils aux parents pour appliquer les stratégies à la maison

Admissible au financement du POA!

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🎃 Sensory-Friendly Halloween TipsTrick-or-treating can be both exciting and overwhelming for many children — especially ...
23/10/2025

🎃 Sensory-Friendly Halloween Tips
Trick-or-treating can be both exciting and overwhelming for many children — especially those sensitive to noise, lights, or crowds.
A little preparation can make the evening calmer and more enjoyable for everyone! 🌙
Try these OT-approved strategies:
✅ Walk your route together during the day
✅ Practice saying “trick or treat” at home
✅ Pack headphones or a comfort item
Helping your child know what to expect supports confidence, comfort, and fun! 🧡
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🎃 Conseils sensoriels pour l’Halloween
La tournée d’Halloween peut être amusante et stimulante à la fois, surtout pour les enfants sensibles aux sons, aux lumières ou aux foules.
Un peu de préparation peut rendre la soirée plus calme et agréable pour toute la famille! 🌙
Voici quelques astuces d’ergo à essayer :
✅ Marche le trajet à l’avance
✅ Pratique la phrase « trick or treat » à la maison
✅ Apporte des écouteurs ou un objet réconfortant
Aider ton enfant à savoir à quoi s’attendre favorise la confiance, le confort et le plaisir! 🧡

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