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A Place Where You Can Be Yourself
North Shore care that helps children feel strong, grow steadily, and even have fun along the way.
What to Expect as a Kid
What Happens at Your First Visit?
Before you come in, your parent or caregiver will have a short call with us. It’s about 15 minutes. That’s when they ask questions, tell us what you might need help with, and learn what it’s like here. You don’t need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis to start. If something feels tricky and you could use a little help, that’s enough.
The First Session
Here’s what your first visit might look like:
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You’ll meet a friendly therapist who wants to get to know you. You will get to know them too!
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You’ll play or talk or draw—it depends on what feels right for you.
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You won’t have to do anything scary or hard.
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Your grown-up will also talk with the therapist about what’s going on and how we can help.
Our biggest goal is to help you feel safe, calm, and understood. That’s the first step to growing strong from the inside out.
The Ways We Can Help
Occupational Therapy (OT)
We help kids with things like big emotions, busy bodies, or tricky tasks. OT makes everyday life feel easier.
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
If you want to speak more clearly, share ideas, or connect with others, this is where we help.
Counselling (RCC)
If you’re having a tough time with feelings, thoughts, or changes, we’ll be here to listen and support you.
"I know personally the amazing benefits of growing up with a sibling whose development was different from mine, and it enriched my life in so many ways. I feel deeply that diversities are to be celebrated not "fixed" or "masked". "
Joanne Leitch
FAQs: What to Expect as a Kid
