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We are a passionate, dynamic, and energetic group of bilingual interdisciplinary professionals and paraprofessionals who offer assessment, consultation, and intervention services to clients from 0-17. Our professionals offer Occupational Therapy, Parent Coaching, Functional Intervention Programs as well as Social Work. We also train professionals within Canada and internationally on naturalistic a

pproaches. Furthermore, our center regularly accepts and mentors students from various programs such as Occupational Therapist and Special Education programs. We are an Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) inspired center that provides evidence-based interventions that are relationship, developmental, and curriculum-based. Our interventions are individualized to clients’ needs and level of development and include the following models: Pivotal Response Training, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Early Start Denver Model. Our team strives on continuing education, and professional development, and are highly focused on community outreach through webinars, fundraising, and partnerships with different organization within our community. Emerging Minds Est est un groupe passionné, dynamique et énergique formé de professionnels interdisciplinaires bilingues qui offrent des services d'évaluation, de consultation et d'intervention aux clients de 0 à 17 ans de la grande région d’Ottawa et de l’est ontarien. Nous offrons des services d'ergothérapie, de coaching parental, d'intervention comportementale et fonctionnelle. Nous formons également des professionnels au Canada et à l'étranger sur les approches basées sur l’enseignement naturel. De plus, notre centre encadre régulièrement des étudiants de divers programmes tels que les programmes d'ergothérapie et d'éducation spécialisée. Nous sommes un centre qui fournit des interventions basées sur des données probantes, ancrées sur les approches relationnelles, développementales et comportementales. Nos interventions sont individualisées en fonction des besoins et du niveau de développement de nos clients et incluent les modèles suivants : Enseignement des réponses pivots (PRT), analyse comportementale appliquée (ABA) et le modèle d’intervention précoce de Denver (ESDM). Notre équipe valorise la formation et le développement professionnel continus. Nous sommes ravis de faire partie de l’équipe francophone qui assure la prestation des services pour le partenariat QuickStart Early Years.

07/23/2026

Today we’re tackling a very important question...

🚗 What’s your go-to drive-thru order?
Our team had some strong opinions, and now we’re curious about yours.

☕ Coffee? 🍟 Fries? 🍔 Burger? 🍩 Donut?
💬 Tell us your order in the comments!

07/20/2026

Heavy work activities are one of our favorite OT strategies because they’re simple, practical, and easy to include in everyday life.

These activities provide input to muscles and joints, helping children develop body awareness while supporting attention and regulation.

The best part?
Many children simply see them as helping around the house.

💛 Save this list for later.
💬 Which heavy work activity does your child already enjoy?

Give Something Away Day is a great reminder that sometimes less really is more.When children have access to too many toy...
07/15/2026

Give Something Away Day is a great reminder that sometimes less really is more.

When children have access to too many toys at once, it can become harder to focus, make choices, and stay engaged in play.
Creating a simple play space and rotating toys can support attention, creativity, and independence.

And don’t forget one important step:
Putting toys away helps create a clear ending to an activity, making transitions easier throughout the day.

💛 Save this for your next toy clean-out.

💬 Have you ever tried toy rotation?

07/13/2026

From an OT perspective, playgrounds are full of opportunities for growth.
Climbing, balancing, swinging and running all help children develop important skills for everyday life.

The best part?
Most children see it as fun, not therapy.
Sometimes the most powerful learning happens through play.

💬 What’s your child’s favorite part of the playground?

07/10/2026

Sometimes the best summer activities are the simplest ones.

A teddy bear picnic offers:
✅ connection ✅ imagination ✅ outdoor time ✅ low sensory demands

No expensive admission. No long lineups.
Just a meaningful moment together.

💬 Would your child love this?

07/07/2026

Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫

We asked our team to share their favourite chocolate bar and the answers did not disappoint.
Now we want to know...

💬 What’s YOUR favourite chocolate bar?

Bonus question: Are you loyal to one chocolate forever or do you switch it up?

07/06/2026

Summer doesn’t need to be packed to be successful.
In fact, too much activity, without breaks, can lead to more overwhelm and harder moments.

Regulation often comes from balance:
Activity → rest → activity
A slower rhythm can make a big difference.

👉 Save this for later

💬 What does a typical day look like for your family?

07/03/2026

Summer looks fun from the outside…
But for many children, it also means more stimulation, more transitions, and less predictability.
That can feel overwhelming. What looks like “big reactions” is often a nervous system that has had too much.

When we slow things down and add support, we help children feel more regulated.

👉 Save this for later

💬 What signs do you notice in your child?

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day!!!

Canada Day can be exciting…but also overwhelming.

Loud noises, crowds, late nights, it’s a lot for many children (and adults too).
And it’s okay to do it differently.

Your child doesn’t need the full experience to have a good one.
They need to feel safe and supported.

👉 Save this for later

💬 How does your family celebrate differently?

06/29/2026

Summer days often feel more relaxed…but they include many small transitions.
Each shift, home to car, car to outing, outing back home, requires effort from the child’s nervous system.

By the end of the day, that effort adds up.

Small pauses, slower pacing, and fewer transitions can make a big difference.

👉 Save this for later

💬 When is your child most overwhelmed?

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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