Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Shining Stars’ provides in-home, community and center-based Occupational Therapy. Shining Stars’ Occupational Therapist work collaboratively with Instructor Therapists and families to deliver a fulsome and comprehensive plan for our clients.

Occupational Therapists can provide support in the following areas:

Personal Health and Well-Being
Co-regulation and self-regulation
Fine and Gross Motor skills
Sensory processing
Toileting, feeding, dressing and eating
Daily living skills

When to determine if it’s necessary to seek Occupational Therapy

Birth - 1 year

grasps and releases objects; can switch objects from one hand to the next and to mouth; grabs objects off of flat surfaces; reaches out for objects
crawl; sit with enough support to free hand for activity; pulls self to standing position
use lips/tongue to bite down and chew; feeds self with fingers; holds a cup
seek out comfort when unhappy or in distress
identifies family members

1-2 year olds

transitions up and down steps with feet coming together on each step
rolls and kicks a ball
able to differentiate between edible and non-edibles
accepts receiving of personal care needs
explores area and returns to familiar adult
holds a writing tool to scribble; grasps two objects with one hand

2-3 year olds

alternates feet on stairs; sits on riding toy and pushes with feet
dresses himself and indicate washroom needs
holds items with fingers
demonstrates scissor skills, can screws lids on/off and turn doorknobs)

3-4 year olds

jumps with two feet
washes hands and brushes teeth
swallows food before taking additional bites
dresses self (except for fasteners)
pedals a tricycle

4-5 year olds

uses a dominant hand to print
can draw lines and shapes
catches a ball; hops on one foot; plays on playground equipment
turn on tap; blows own nose and uses washroom independently

5-6 year olds

draws accurate person; cuts along lines
can bead, build with Lego
eats and dresses independently
skips, hops, jumps; throws and catches a ball of various sizes

Physiotherapy

Shining Stars multi-disciplinary team, with the support and collaboration of our Speech-Langauge Pathologist, Clinical Supervisor, Instructor Therapists and Occupational Therapist, includes the support of physiotherapy. Shining Stars’ physiotherapist can provides fulsome assessment, consultation and supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders.

Physiotherapists can provide support in the following:

Motor skills
Balance and coordination
Providing exercise and fitness programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Addressing musculoskeletal system and how it influences functioning

Testimonials

AISHA

“Rania is an exceptionally nice and a vibrant lady. I was pleased with all of the tips and personalized information given to help with the specific needs of my son. I am extremely pleased with his progress. She is very talented, delightful and a dedicated, supportive and patient tutor.”

LISA

“I highly recommend Rania Ghobrial to anyone looking for fun, effective and knowledgeable support for their child. Rania’s passion for children is evident in her interactions with them and her knowledge base is extensive. We are so happy to have her join our team!”

PARENT

“Rania and her team are great innovators when it comes to helping and supporting children and their families. I find that working for her is a great learning curve and is achieved through her personalized programs with each and every one of her students who is lovingly cared for”.

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