Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy 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. Pediatric occupational therapists can evaluate a child’s strengths, ... Read More

Occupational therapy 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.
Pediatric occupational therapists can evaluate a child’s strengths, as well as difficulties, in critical developmental areas and design interventions that promote the healthy development of skills needed for success with daily activities (occupations). They evaluate the environment, sensory processing, muscle functioning, positioning, coordination, and other areas when determining the cause of decreased skill. Once the cause is identified, the therapist works on these underlying areas of need so that they improve the foundational skills, not just a “splinter” skill or a skill that is beneficial at this time and may not be beneficial in the future.


Speech-Language Therapy

Pediatric 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. Children see speech-language pathologists for a variety of reasons, including difficulty: Feeding or swallowing – unable to safely eat or drink age-appropriate ... Read More

Pediatric 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.

Children see speech-language pathologists for a variety of reasons, including difficulty:
Feeding or swallowing – unable to safely eat or drink age-appropriate foods and liquids
Articulating certain sounds
With fluent speech – stuttering
Using words, phrases, and sentences to communicate at an age appropriate level – needs help using words to communicate and/or turning words into phrases
Understanding information such as directions or questions – needs help understanding words spoken to them
Organizing information and regulating behavior

Hello I’m Kristin! I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist both clinically and in a consultant role for over 15 years since graduating from the University of Alberta.

My area of work has focused on assessment, and treatment of preschool and school aged children with: phonological and articulation disorders, language delays as well as developmental

language disorders. I strongly believe that every person has a right to access and participate fully in communication interactions and I will work hard to ensure that your child can experience meaningful and effective communication.

I very much look forward to meeting your family

Hello I’m Kristin! I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist both clinically and in a ... Read More

​Hi, I’m Val. I graduated from the University of Alberta in 1990 with my Occupational therapy degree and then again in 2000 following a Masters of Education degree. Over 32 years I have honed my skills as a therapist, a researcher and an administrator. In addition to working within the school system, I spent over 21 of those years at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. While at the Glenrose I worked extensively with young children and youth with a variety of conditions: mental health challenges, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury & spina bifida, neuromuscular disease, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, sensory processing issues, dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder, etc. In addition, I spent years in a variety of diagnostic clinics working with a multidisciplinary team and physicians to assess for and diagnose FASD, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Coordination Disorder and many other developmental challenges.

Life is hectic for me as my wife and I raise our daughter together and I try to help as many families as I can. I know life can be complex and complicated, never mind the added stress of worrying about your child. I will listen without judgement and will partner with you in the care of your child. After 32 years in the Edmonton community, I am well connected and will help you find the services and supports you want for your child in the future while we engage in therapy together.  

I look forward to meeting your family!

​Hi, I’m Val. I graduated from the University of Alberta in 1990 with my Occupational therapy deg... Read More

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