Does insurance cover pediatric occupational therapy in BC?

Many insurance plans cover occupational therapy and physical therapy services but there may be certain conditions or limitations to coverage. It is very important that you know what your plan will cover before your child begins therapy. Call your insurance company to find out what your plan will cover.

What does an occupational therapist help with?

Occupational therapists (OTs) practice an area of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives. Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.

The Every Day Skills Race Course

Written by Mubashshir Zakir Updated 4 years ago

The Every Day Skills Race Course is a great way to provide your child the opportunity to develop various dressing skills in a play-based setting. The race course is designed to improve finger dexterity, bilateral coordination and hand strength required for the majority of day-to-day dressing tasks in a practical yet enjoyable method. The Race Course provides practice areas is utilizing zippers, buttoning/unbuttoning, tying shoelaces, buckling/unbuckling and tying/untying knots. Be sure to include plenty of rewards and positive reinforcements to keep your child engaged and motivated throughout the activity!

The course was created by one of the Occupational Therapists at Swift Health.

The Every Day Skills Race Course

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