Hand and Heart Kid's Occupational Therapy – London

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  • Supporting Fine Motor Skills at Home

    Supporting Fine Motor Skills at Home

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    Cora Nitert-Brown
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    Fine motor skills are essential for children’s independence and coordination, developing gradually from infancy through childhood. Hand and Heart Kid’s OT provides strategies for enhancing these skills at home. Activities tailored by age groups—from simple grasping for toddlers to writing preparation for older children—help build confidence. Pediatric therapy is available for those needing additional support.

  • What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

    What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

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    Cora Nitert-Brown
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    Pediatric occupational therapy at Hand and Heart Kids in London, Ontario, focuses on helping children develop essential everyday skills through personalized, play-based strategies. The therapy addresses fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social interaction. Sessions are child-led, family-centered, and aim to create a safe learning environment.