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Occupational Therapy for Kids in North Vancouver
Helping Children Build Skills for Everyday Confidence
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps children develop everyday skills that support confidence, independence, and emotional well-being. From big feelings to busy classrooms, OT offers tools to help kids navigate their world with greater ease—one playful step at a time.
At Little Peak Therapy, our occupational therapists support everything from sensory processing and motor coordination to routines, transitions, and social-emotional development. Because every child learns differently, each session is adapted to meet them where they are—blending creativity, movement, and connection to guide meaningful progress.
Building Skills Through Play, Presence, and Partnership
Occupational therapy at Little Peak isn’t about rigid programs—it’s about helping kids feel capable in their bodies, calm in their environments, and confident in their choices.
Every session is rooted in purposeful play. Whether your child is swinging to regulate their nervous system, building with blocks to develop strength and precision, or role-playing to practice sequencing and emotional expression—every activity is grounded in developmental intention.
OT is especially helpful for kids who experience:
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Big emotions or moments of overwhelm
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Sensory overload, avoidance, or seeking behaviours
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Difficulties with motor coordination or transitions
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Delays in self-care or independence
And because real growth doesn’t stop when a session ends, we partner closely with parents & teachers to help therapy translate into everyday life—in school, at home, and beyond.
Common Occupational Therapy Areas Little Peak Therapy Supports:
1 / Sensory integration
Supporting kids who are easily overwhelmed by sound, touch, taste, or movement, or who seek out intense sensory input.
2 / Emotional regulation
Helping kids and families understand their feelings and use calming strategies during transitions, moments of frustration, or sensory overload.
3 / Motor development
Building fine and gross motor skills for everyday tasks like climbing, writing, dressing, and more.
4 / Daily independence
Boosting confidence in self-care, organization, and routine, from school mornings to bedtime.
5 / Social and play skills
Encouraging imaginative play, turn-taking, and collaborative exploration with peers. In our space, children can be scheduled concurrently with similar peers to foster relationships during therapy sessions.
Is Occupational therapy Right for My Child?
Occupational therapy can help if your child:
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Struggles with loud sounds, tags, or busy environments
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Has trouble sitting still or calming down
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Finds dressing, eating, or using tools difficult
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Seems uncoordinated or avoids physical play
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Gets overwhelmed during transitions or changes
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Has trouble with focus, flexibility, or emotional outbursts
Whether you have a diagnosis, are waiting for one, or your parental intuition is telling you there might be more to what you’re seeing, we’re here to guide and support you.
FAQs: Understanding OT at Little Peak Therapy
