Stress free Holiday Season- An OT perspective
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but for parents of children on the Autism spectrum, it can also bring unique challenges which can be very stressful. Sensory overload from the sights, sounds, and crowds can be overwhelming for some children. Here are some tips to help make the holiday season a […]
Helping Children with Transitions
As the schools reopens this week, we often hear parents and teachers looking for an easier way of helping children with transitions – be it from homes to cars, into classrooms, between classes or back to home. We are always looking at “getting ready” for our children with sensory processing challenges. As therapists, while preparing […]
Resuming Clinic Based Therapy Services
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We hope you and your families are keeping safe and healthy. We really appreciate all you have done to support your child while therapy was offered via TeleHealth due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. As you might be aware, the BC Government has announced plans to reopen slowly, which means the […]
Online Therapy and Intervention support (Telehealth)
Online therapy services or Telehealth Services have many benefits: If you are interested in finding out more about telehealth or scheduling an appointment by calling us at 778-395-8752. We are doing our best to make sure we help each child will continue to reach their developmental goals! WHAT IS TELEHEALTH? Telehealth therapy is simply therapy […]
Feeding Therapy for Picky Eaters
Feeding Therapy specially for children who are picky eaters at Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy uses an intervention program (The SOS Approach) to Feeding. The program uses the typical developmental steps of feeding. It creates a systematic hierarchy of skills and/or behaviors necessary for children to progress with eating a variety of tastes and textures and achieving […]
Pairing Occupational Therapy with Behavior Therapy/Intervention
Both Occupational Therapy (OT) and Behavior Therapy play key roles in targeting similar skills in neurodivergent children, such as those diagnosed with Autism. OTs addresses self-care, play, school, and job skills, while Behavior therapists targets the same areas as OT in addition to behavior reduction and skill development in activities of daily living, motor movement, […]
How Can Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) help with Behavior Therapy?
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Behavior Therapy can work hand in hand and can be integral part of an Autism Therapy team. Children who struggle to learn speech and language may also be also at risk of reading and writing difficulties when they enter school. Early identification and intervention have been proven to be effective. Just […]
BRAVE Therapy Model for parents of Neurodivergent children
The BRAVE Therapy Model gives parents a strong framework to understand their child’s needs. Parents can adapt the strategies for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This adaption will ensure that they are doing the best for their child. The BRAVE model can help parents to gain the courage, resilience, and confidence. They need […]
When do neurodivergent children complete their therapy journey?
For the children attending therapy services, our goal is to achieve age-appropriate (or above!) scores on the standardized tests compared to their “typical” peers. So when so the children graduate? When do they complete their therapy journey? Standardized assessments alone do not tell the whole picture. We should also know that if the child can […]
Clinic-based therapy for children-Benefits and Advantages
Clinic-based therapy for children has several benefits and advantages. At Symbiosis, we understand the importance of providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can flourish. Here are some key benefits of our clinic-based services: Inclusive and Fun Environment: Our clinic provides a warm, cheerful, and welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable and supported throughout […]
