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Articles for Ottawa families about paediatric occupational therapy: how OT helps, what to expect, and the history and science behind the profession.

OT, Physiotherapy or Speech Therapy? How They Differ for Children

Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech-language pathologists all help children, but each focuses on something different. Here's how to tell them apart.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago2 min read

A. Jean Ayres and the Breakthrough That Changed Paediatric OT

How one occupational therapist's research on the senses, from the 1960s to the 1980s, reshaped how OTs understand children's behaviour, learning and play.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago3 min read

A Short History of Occupational Therapy, From 1917 to Today

How occupational therapy grew from a small group of founders in 1917 into a regulated health profession that helps Ottawa children today.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago3 min read

Is Occupational Therapy Covered by Insurance in Ontario? A Guide for Parents

How extended health benefits, health spending accounts and the medical expense tax credit can help with the cost of OT.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago2 min read

In-Home Occupational Therapy in Ottawa: How It Works and What to Expect

What in-home OT looks like, how sessions and debriefs work, and what your OT needs at home.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago2 min read

Handwriting Help for Kids: When to Consider an Occupational Therapist

Why handwriting can be hard, signs to watch for, and how an occupational therapist can help.

Ottawa OT Team

5 days ago2 min read

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