Our team at Onyx Assessments is pleased to partner with Progressive Paediatrics to offer continuity of care for our clients. Progressive Paediatrics consists of a team of regulated healthcare professions who are diverse, competent, and experienced in providing evidence-informed individual therapy for children & youth. When additional services are recommended following an assessment with us, our team will ensure you are connected to a member of the Progressive team with minimal barriers and will aid with file transfer, etc.
Services
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Occupational Therapy (OT)
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OT support is concerned with promoting independence in activities of everyday life – or ‘occupations.’ Children’s occupations include: reaching developmental milestones, play, self-care (eating, sleeping, dressing, grooming, bathing), academic tasks (handwriting, fine motor skills, attention/focus), and socializing.
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Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)
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Paediatric speech-language pathologists work to help children communicate effectively by assisting with the improvement of their verbal and non-verbal language skills. They also help with things like feeding and swallowing abilities.
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Registered Dietician
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A paediatric registered dietitian focuses on the dietary needs of children and adolescents. Their work is important for educating children and families on good nutritional practices and counselling the families of kids with specific dietary needs such as those with food allergies, sensitivities or medical conditions.
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Goals
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Optimize children’s development
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Address fine & gross motor skills, communication concerns, sleep issues, feeding & nutrition concerns, delayed toilet training, lack of play skills, sensory differences, challenging behaviors, difficulties with social interaction and school-related challenges
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Support children experiencing anxiety and other mental health challenges
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Help children heal from accidents and injury