Occupational Therapy
For Kids
We provide services at home and in the community
A kid's job is to grow, learn, and play
We help with that
Everyone has an occupation or job. A kid's occupation is to grow, learn, do schoolwork, and play. We help with the following skills
Play and Social Skills
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
Self-care skills
Feeding Skills
Sensory processing
Visual Perceptual skills
Visual Motor Integration
What is our Approach
Environment
We provide therapy at home and in the community.
Results in a clinic are often not translated in a child's natural setting. Therefore Swift offers sessions in those natural settings.
We use a fixed cost model -- where you will not be charged travel time. Our company provides you with a highly rated and experienced occupational therapist that resides in your community.
Who We Work With
Occupational Therapists at Swift Health Services are trained in treating a wide variety of pediatric diagnoses including, although not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Down Syndrome
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Visual Difficulties
- Behavioural Difficulties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attachment Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Past Trauma
Here is how it works for you
Swift has an easy to use system to help you find the perfect Occupational Therapist!
Contact Us
Send us a message about where you reside and what type of services you need
Connect With A Superhero
We match you to a superhero therapist!
Regular Follow Ups
Schedule regular follow-ups with our program directors. We can make sure everything is to your liking and you are upto date on the latest offers.
Assessments
Standardized Assessments
We offer comprehensive standardized occupational therapy assessment packages to meet all the needs of your child.
Packages:
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School based assessment packages
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School based assessment packages
Assessment Types:
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Sensory Profile: the sensory profile provides a standard method for occupational therapists to measure a child’s sensory processing abilities and to profile the affects of sensory processing on functional performance in the daily life of a child.
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Beery VMI: this is a 3-part assessment which screens a child’s motor coordination, visual motor integration and visual perception.
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Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development: a standardized assessment that measures diagnoses delays (i.e. standing, walking, stair climbing, running, jumping, kicking, catching, balance) and age equivalents of the development of children from birth to seven years of age.
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McMaster Handwriting Assessment (2nd edition): this assessment evaluates the handwriting of school-aged children in kindergarten to grade 6. This assessment was designed to identify the specific areas of handwriting (i.e. postural control, behavioural, pencil grasp, pencil pressure, spacing, reversals) a child is having difficulty with.
Call us today to learn more about standardized occupational therapy assessments and how they can benefit your child.
Annual Review Assessments
Swift Health Services offers annual review assessment and report packages. Our occupational therapists understand the importance of setting appropriate goals and monitoring progress goals for your child and ensuring your child’s occupational therapy goals are contributing to their Individual Education Program (IEP) at their school.
Annual Review Assessments Include:
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One-hour screening assessment at home
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School visit to assess child in their natural classroom environment and provide teacher/teacher assistants with feedback
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Short report with specific goals
Mental Health
Swift Health occupational therapists are providing a range of services for children and youth experiencing mental health difficulties including assessment, treatment, consultation, and parent education. Mental Health difficulties include, although not limited to Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attachment Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), past trauma and explosive behaviours. Occupational therapy services for mental health are provided in the home and or school. Currently serving Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, and Richmond, area.
Funding Sources
At Home Funding
For more information visit: https://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/funding_programs.htm
Autism Funding
For more information visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/family-and-social-supports/children-teens-with-special-needs/at_home_program_guide.pdf
Extended Health
Variety- Children’s Charity of BC
For more information visit:https://www.variety.bc.ca/apply-for-a-grant/
President’s Choice Children’s charity
For more information visit:https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/community/pccc/apply-for-funding.html
CKNW Orphan’s Fund
For more information visit: https://www.cknworphansfund.com/apply-for-a-grant/
Equipment Assistive Devices
For more information visit: https://bccerebralpalsy.com/programs/equipment-assistive-devices-funding-program/
Why Swift?
Local Professionals
Customized
Excellent record
Goal driven
Our practice is built on our reputation for building trusted relationships with our clients. Our highly skilled and experienced therapists provide assessments and treatments to assist clients overcome disability, fatigue, pain and improve activities of daily living.