EC Occupational Therapy

EC Occupational Therapy EC Occupational Therapy, EC OT, offers outdoor occupational therapy services for children and families in Haldimand county and Caledonia.

We support children aged 3-20 with diverse skills, goals, and needs.

We’re back with EC OT Growing Outdoors Nature-Based OT Groups 🌱Where we build confidence, connection and growth outdoors...
04/10/2026

We’re back with EC OT Growing Outdoors Nature-Based OT Groups 🌱

Where we build confidence, connection and growth outdoors 🌸🌻🌱

Our nature-based occupational therapy groups use movement, play, and connection with nature to support:
🌸 emotional regulation
🌸 social skills and peer relationships
🌸 confidence
🌸 executive functioning skills

📆 When: May 13 - June 17
⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
📍Where: TEAD, 8360 Leeming Rd, Mount Hope
👥 Who: Aged 5-8 years
☀️ Weather: We will generally be outside as much as
possible, sessions will run in all weather. Special exceptions may apply for unsafe weather.

Through guided and supported outdoor activities, kids learn real-life skills in a fun, supportive, and natural environment 🌱

Spots are limited!

✉️ DM us or email us to learn more & register

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04/07/2026

Interoception… ever heard of it? 👀

It’s one of our 8 sensory systems, and one of the three “hidden” ones. Interoception helps us understand what’s happening inside our bodies: hunger, thirst, bathroom needs, pain, temperature… even emotions.

For many children, interoception can be the missing piece 🧩
Struggles with toileting, staying safe, or going from 0 to 100 emotionally often come down to difficulty recognizing body cues before it’s too late.

The good news? 💡
Building interoceptive awareness with an occupational therapist can make a huge difference in helping your child succeed in everyday life.

Curious to learn more? Send us a DM 💬

What is the Just Right Challenge…? Let’s talk about it! The just right challenge is something I am CONSTANTLY talking ab...
02/21/2026

What is the Just Right Challenge…? Let’s talk about it!

The just right challenge is something I am CONSTANTLY talking about with families, educators and other caregivers. The just right challenge is an activity/ challenge that is not TOO HARD that it leads to shut down, meltdown or frustration but not TOO EASY that the child is bored and does not progress in their skills.

Some things to consider about the just right challenge are:
✔️ The Just Right Challenge changes depending on the activity, time of day, your child’s regulation levels and the instructions - just because your child could do the activity yesterday doesn’t mean they’ll be able to today
✔️ As OTs we are CONSTANTLY monitoring the just right challenge, the child’s response to the activity and what part of the person, environment or the task we can modify or support to make it JUST RIGHT
✔️ We want learning opportunities to be SUCCESSFUL for the child. Remind them of times they completed similar tasks in the past
✔️ Scaffolding, or providing the just right amount of adult support, helps children to move back from too challenging to the just right zone
✔️ Working on precursor or foundational skills can help to make the challenge more manageable
✔️ Allow kids to make mistakes, learn and grow from challenging situations

Want to learn more? Send us a DM to let us know how we can support you and your family!

We are so excited to announce our collaborative partnership with TEAD! Less than a 10 minute drive from Caledonia, TEAD ...
11/04/2025

We are so excited to announce our collaborative partnership with TEAD!

Less than a 10 minute drive from Caledonia, TEAD offers a PERFECT location for outdoor OT to take place for those in the Hamilton and Haldimand areas! We will be offering our groups and 1:1 services in this location.

Interested in what we have to offer, connect with us to learn more!

Emal: [email protected]
Website: ecoccupationaltherapy.com
Janeapp: ecoccupationaltherapy.janeapp.com

HAPPY WORLD OT DAY! Forever grateful for this incredible career and opportunity to work with others and help them to liv...
10/27/2025

HAPPY WORLD OT DAY! Forever grateful for this incredible career and opportunity to work with others and help them to live their best life 🥰

As OTs we:
🌿 Work across the lifespan, from neonatal care to palliative/ end of life care
🌿 Focus on skill development, environmental modifications and changing the activity to fit the person’s needs
🌿 Think about the WHOLE person, including physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs
🌿 Work in pretty much every and any environment, from schools to hospitals to the community and in people’s homes
🌿 Work collaboratively in teams with families, loved ones and other professionals
🌿 Address self care, leisure and productivity tasks

… and so much more!

10/23/2025

WELCOME TO EC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 🎉🎉

We are so glad that you’re here. At EC Occupational Therapy, we offer:
🌿 1:1 Nature based OT sessions
🌿 Nature based groups
🌿 1:1 Standard OT sessions

If you’re interested in learning more,
✉️ Shoot us a DM
✉️ Send us an email at [email protected]
📍Check out our website at ecoccupationaltherapy.com

We can’t wait to meet you!

✨ Happy Back to School from EC OT! ✨This time of year can bring up many different feelings for families, children, and c...
09/03/2025

✨ Happy Back to School from EC OT! ✨

This time of year can bring up many different feelings for families, children, and caregivers—excitement, relief, nervousness, and even some sadness. With all this change, it’s normal to notice shifts in our kids too.

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind you:
🌿 You cannot care for others if you do not first take care of yourself.
🌿 To be an effective co-regulator, you must feel regulated yourself.
🌿 Children are still learning and often doing the very best they can with the skills and energy they have.
🌿 After months off, it may take a few weeks for kids to find their rhythm again—give them time, patience, and grace.
🌿 New people, new routines, and new environments can feel overwhelming—plan after-school time intentionally to support smoother transitions.
🌿 Don’t put too much pressure on yourself—you are doing your best, too.

As caregivers, we pour so much into our children. Sometimes the best thing we can do is pause, take a breath, and remind ourselves we are doing our best as well.

Wishing you and your children a smooth and successful transition back to school this year! 🎉

— The EC OT Team

🌿 Now Accepting New Clients 🌿With the school year wrapping up, summer offers the perfect opportunity to grow, reconnect,...
06/24/2025

🌿 Now Accepting New Clients 🌿

With the school year wrapping up, summer offers the perfect opportunity to grow, reconnect, and build new skills. It’s also an ideal time to explore new types of support for your child. At EC OT, we’re here to help make that happen!

✨ Available Times:
Mon: 9 am, 10 am, 4 pm, 5 pm
Wed: 3 pm, 4 pm
Thurs: 5:30 pm

🧭 Session Options:
• 1:1 Nature Intensives
• 2:1 Nature Intensives
→ Nature sessions held at Seneca Park and Rotary RiversideTrail or McKinnon Park Playground
• 1:1 In‑Home Sessions (Caledonia clients only)

Let’s take the next steps together - to skill development, growth and connection!

📩 DM to book or inquire
📩 For more information checkout our website at ecoccupationaltherapy.com

🌿 Allow me to continue with our introduction… At EC Occupational Therapy, everything we do is rooted in 3 core values:👨‍...
06/17/2025

🌿 Allow me to continue with our introduction… At EC Occupational Therapy, everything we do is rooted in 3 core values:

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Centred Care — You’re the expert on your child. We work with families, not just children, to build lasting change and confidence at home. Goals and interventions are chosen with what the family values and wants addressed at the forefront.

🌳 Therapeutic Benefits of Nature — Outdoor spaces offer endless opportunities for movement, sensory exploration, and calm. Nature isn’t just a setting—it’s a co-therapist. Check out our last post for more information about the benefits of nature!

💪 Proactive Skill Building and preventative therapy — We focus on building strong foundations before struggles turn into stress. Whether it is emotional regulation, executive functioning or fine motor skills, we help kids grow with intention and continue to meet developmentally appropriate goals. It’s never too early to start OT!

Because when care is thoughtful and whole-family focused, kids thrive. 💚

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