Please Note:
I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be added to my waitlist.
Hi! My name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam.
I’m a pediatric occupational therapist (OT) who is passionate about supporting children in a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based way.
In my practice, I focus on building a supportive relationship with your child and use a child-centered approach as a gentle alternative to traditional behavioral methods often used with children. My hope is that your child feels understood, supported, and capable. I incorporate play-based activities tailored to their strengths and interests, creating the ‘just right challenge’ to help them grow at their own pace.
Licenses & Certifications
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Licensed Occupational Therapist in Quebec, Canada
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Member of L'Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec
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Certified in CPR and first aid
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Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
Areas of Knowledge and Common Areas I Support
Sensory Processing
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Frequent movement seeking
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Mouthing or chewing non-food items
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Sound sensitivities
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Identifying body signals (hunger, pain, needing to use the bathroom).
Exploring the root causes of challenging behavior
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Aggression towards self or others
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Demand avoidance/ PDA
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Anxiety
Fine Motor Skills &
Hand-Eye Coordination
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Pre-writing and handwriting
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Grasp patterns (pencil, utensils, etc)
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Scissor skills
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Using clothing fasteners (zippers, buttons, shoelaces)
Self-Regulation &
Co-Regulation
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Exploring regulation tools & strategies
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Regulating energy level
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Learning to support your child through big emotions
Daily living skills
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Dressing
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Hygiene (toileting, toothbrushing, bathing)
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Daily routines
Understanding autism and ADHD from an affirming perspective
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Play and learning styles
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Sensory needs
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Social preferences
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Executive functioning
School work /
activity adaptation
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Exploring supports and strategies that make daily activities and learning more accessible.
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Exploring supports for understanding instructions, task initiation, breaking tasks down into smaller steps, etc.
Gross Motor Skills
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Balance and coordination
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Body awareness
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Physical strength
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Movement planning
Environmental adaptations
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Changing the physical, sensory, social aspects of an environment to better help your child participate and succeed.
Services
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Evaluation & Report
During the initial session, I will assess your child in the areas that you have identified as needing support. A formal written report is optional and only provided upon request for an additional fee.
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Occupational Therapy Sessions
Occupational therapy sessions are 55 minutes and take place in your home or another pre-determined location. During these sessions, I work directly with your child on their goals, using their strengths and interests to make learning fun and meaningful.
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Caregiver Support & Coaching
Available in 30- or 60-minute sessions, these online meetings provide an opportunity for us to discuss your child’s areas of difficulty and explore strategies to support them.
Schedule a 15-minute discovery call to see if my services are a good fit for your child.