Pediatric Occupational Therapy Across Ontario

Read below to learn more about our in-home and virtual occupational therapy services for children and teens across Ontario!

Whether it’s learning to tie shoelaces, regulate emotions, hold a pencil, or build other daily life skills, occupational therapy (OT) aims to help children grow more confident and independent at home, school, and in the everyday activities that matter the most to them.

Oaknine Healthcare provides OT for children and teens ages 2–18, with support shaped around their strengths, needs, and goals.

We offer in-home OT in major hubs across Ontario, with virtual services available throughout the province.

By coming directly to the home, we help families avoid travel time, long waitlists, and the stress of fitting appointments into busy days. Sessions take place in familiar spaces, where children often feel more comfortable and can practice skills that naturally carry into daily life.

OT services are eligible for OAP funding and may be covered by private health insurance plans.

Occupational Therapy Goals

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Handwriting + Typing

Supporting printing + typing skills to promote written output, classroom participation, confidence, and academic success.

Fine + Gross
Motor Skills

Developing fine + gross motor skills to support coordination, body awareness, precision, and independence across daily tasks.

Sensory Processing

Addressing sensory processing and regulation needs to support comfort, body awareness, and meaningful engagement in everyday activities.

Self-Regulation

Targeting self-regulation skills to promote emotional awareness, impulse control, decision-making, and successful participation across environments.

Executive Functioning

Addressing executive functioning to help children manage their time, stay organized, sustain focus, and follow through with tasks.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy across ontario

Visual Processing

Supporting visual processing to help the brain make sense of what the eyes see — a hidden skill that plays an important role in reading, writing, and everyday tasks.

Feeding + Picky Eating

Supporting feeding skills by aiming to expand food variety, improve oral motor and sensory processing abilities, and promote positive, successful mealtime participation.

Sleep

Supporting healthy sleep routines by addressing self-regulation, sensory needs, transitions, and bedtime challenges to help evenings feel calmer and more manageable for families.

Potty training / toilet training with kids

Toileting / Potty Training

Supporting toileting skills by helping improve body awareness, routine participation, independence, and confidence with bathroom routines across home, school, and community environments.

Confidence + Motivation

Building confidence and motivation to help your child feel capable, empowered, and ready to take on challenges — both in the classroom and beyond.

Independence in Daily Activities

Supporting independence in daily activities by helping children build the motor skills and confidence needed for tying shoelaces, managing fasteners, holding utensils, and more.

Equipment LORs

Letters of recommendation (LORs) for equipment through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or private insurance, based on individual assessment and need. This service also encompasses support with equipment implementation, follow-up, and ongoing monitoring for effective and safe use.

How do we book services?

1. Contact us by submitting our contact form or emailing alyson@oakninehealthcare.com.
2. Our team reviews your information and follows up to discuss your child’s needs and next steps.
3. We match you with a therapist who is the right fit for your child and family.
4. Your therapist reaches out to schedule an initial assessment and ongoing session times that fit your family’s routine.
5. You receive a personalized therapy plan with tailored recommendations.

The process is fast — most families are matched within a few days.

Are services eligible for OAP funding?

Yes — Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Social Work, Art Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Parent Coaching services are eligible for OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding.

Note: Physical Therapy (PT) and and therapy for parents and caregivers are not covered under OAP, but may be covered by private health insurance (see next question below).

Do you accept private health insurance?

Yes. Many families use their extended health benefits to cover OT, SLP, PT, Social Work, Art Therapy, and Psychotherapy services at Oaknine Healthcare. Coverage varies by plan, so we encourage families to check with their insurer regarding annual limits and requirements.

We provide detailed receipts that include everything needed for reimbursement.

Where are services held?

Oaknine Health proudly serves families in-home across the Greater Toronto Area — including Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, Barrie, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, East York, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, and beyond.

Also serving: London, Kingston, Ottawa, Cambridge and surrounding areas.

Virtual services offered across Ontario!

Our in-home and virtual care model strives to help families:
– Reduce waitlists
– Save travel time
– Access therapy in their child’s natural environment
– Increase comfort and engagement in sessions
– Support generalization of skills to their child’s everyday routines

Is occupational therapy only about handwriting?

While handwriting is a common reason children are referred to an OT, handwriting is just one specific “occupation” or daily task. OT strives to cover any daily task that brings meaning and independence to the child’s life.

OTs can support holistic goals such as sensory processing, self-regulation, fine and gross motor coordination, self-care, food sensitivities, organization, focusing, participation in routines at home and school… and more!

How do virtual therapy sessions work?

Virtual therapy is delivered through a secure, PHIPA-compliant platform.

Families can expect:
– A parent-friendly, interactive session
– Live coaching and hands-on strategies
– Visuals, activities, and digital tools
– A follow-up summary with actionable recommendations

Virtual care is effective for many goals, including things such as AAC, language development, emotional regulation, parent coaching, fine motor skills, sensory strategies, and beyond.

What ages do you work with?

We support children and teens from ages 2 to 18, including early learners, school-aged children, and adolescents.

We also support parents and caregivers of any age.

How long is each therapy session?

Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and therapeutic goals. Many families also find that longer sessions are helpful, and these can be requested if desired.

Do you provide letters, reports, or equipment recommendations?

Yes. We offer:
– Formal assessments
– Progress reports
– Treatment summaries
– Letters of recommendation (LORs) for OAP-funded equipment
– Collaboration with other professionals as needed (e.g., ABA, pediatricians, schools)

Do you offer consultations prior to moving forward?

Yes. We offer brief phone consultations to help ensure our services and therapist are a good fit for your child and family. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, share your goals, and better understand next steps before committing to services. If needed, we can also explore matching you with another therapist on our team to find the best possible fit.

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Contact us to learn more about our home-based and virtual therapy services for children, parents, and caregivers.

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