Occupational Therapy Onsite Services
Occupational therapists (OT) work with you and your child to help them learn or re-learn activities that are important to them. Your OT will help you to identify strengths and resources that will help your child reach their potential.
Overview
Occupational therapists (OT) work with you and your child to help them learn or re-learn activities that are important to them. Your OT will help you to identify strengths and resources that will help your child reach their potential.
OTs can help with:
- Fine motor skills (small movements of the hands)
- Self-care tasks such as feeding, dressing and toileting
- Sensory processing
- Reaching developmental milestones
- Adaptive play skills and peer interactions
Frequency of appointments will depend on your child’s needs, stage of development, and how quickly their skills are changing. This is re-evaluated at each appointment and will change over time. Before booking an appointment, you may receive a screening call to determine your priorities. Depending on your concerns, virtual services (phone or video appointments) or group programming may be suggested.
Occupational Therapy Service Pathway PDF
Eligibility: Children, birth to 5 years of age living within the Winnipeg Region Health Authority and who are not eligible for services through child and adolescent mental health programs.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Services are provided at SSCY Centre on the main floor by appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please check-in at the therapy reception desk at the front entrance of SSCY Centre. Your therapist will work with you to identify areas of functional concern and plan a treatment approach that will use your families’ strengths and support your child’s progress. Assessments and follow-up are typically scheduled for 50 minutes with time after that to book future appointments. Appointments may be shorter depending on your child’s needs and tolerance. Depending on your child’s concerns, you may be asked to bring your child somewhat hungry and bring some of his/her favourite and less favourite foods.
Meet Your Team
Your team includes:
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Appointment may be coordinated with a Registered Physiotherapist
- As RCC is a teaching facility, students may be present during your assessment or treatment sessions
How to Access the Program
Referrals are processed through Children’s Therapy Network of Manitoba (CTNM) – Central Intake. You can make a self-referral by calling 204-258-6550 or completing the referral form and fax to 204-258-6799.
Resource Videos and Documents:
Documents
- Occupational Therapy Service Pathway PDF
- My Favourite Words-Fillable PDF– Our Favourite Words is an approach we use in our therapy relationships. The handout has descriptions of the Six Favourite Words with a blank page that can be used to write notes about what that word means for your child and family.
- Fine Motor Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers
- Safe Handling Manual
- OT Sensory Definitions
- Sensory Preferences Checklist
Videos
Contact Information
Contact Information:
Phone: 204-258-6501
Fax: 204-474-2387
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday