KidSkills

Assessment and Treatment

Assessment

The assessment services provided are based on best practices in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and include the following steps:

• Standardized and functional tests

• Skilled observations of behaviour and quality of movement

• Parent interview and questionnaire

• Teacher interview and questionnaire

• Scoring, summary and interpretation of test results

• In-depth written report with specific recommendations

• Personal session with parents to explain the findings and discuss recommendations

Treatment

Treatment, conducted individually, focuses on promoting the functional independence of the child through therapeutic interventions addressing a range of abilities.
The treatment is multi-sensory, play-based and delivered in a fun atmosphere. Children are given graded activities to encourage their feeling of success and to enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Note: Parents are provided with optional take home exercises to enhance treatment outcome. 

The clinic performs assessments and provides treatment for children with:

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD)

• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

• Gross and/or Fine Motor Delays

• High Functioning Autism

• Learning Disabilities

• Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

• Written Output Disorder