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Illustration: a smiling child sits on a toilet with a footstool, beside a picture schedule of the toileting steps, as a caregiver gives a thumbs-up.

November 2026

Toilet Training Difficulties in Children: How Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Richmond, BC Can Help

Is your child struggling with toilet training, bathroom avoidance, or recognizing when they need to go? Learn how pediatric OT in Richmond, BC can support toileting independence.

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Illustration: a child at a table after school, covering his ears and crying, while a caregiver sits beside him with a calm hand on his arm.

October 2026

Why Does My Child Have Meltdowns After School? A Pediatric OT's Perspective in Richmond, BC

Does your child have meltdowns after school? Learn about sensory overload, emotional regulation, after-school restraint collapse, and how pediatric OT in Richmond, BC can help.

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A boy stands on a blue balance board in the clinic, pressing a ball against the wall to trace a taped zigzag line.

October 2026

10 Signs Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy in Richmond, BC

Wondering if your child needs occupational therapy? Discover 10 signs pediatric OT may help with sensory processing, emotional regulation, handwriting, attention, and daily living skills in Richmond, BC.

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Leonardo Tam with four children beside the VanKids clinic sign.

October 2026

How to Find a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Richmond, BC: A Parent's Guide

What to look for, what it costs, and what happens at the first visit, from the occupational therapists at VanKids Pediatric Therapy in Richmond.

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A child grips a pencil with a moulded grip and traces between guide lines on a handwriting worksheet.

October 2026

How Occupational Therapy Can Support School Participation for Children With Autism and ADHD

Learn how pediatric occupational therapy can support school participation for children with autism and ADHD through self-regulation, transitions, executive functioning, sensory processing, and social participation.

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Four children reach up together to catch soap bubbles drifting across the clinic's play room.

October 2026

How Pediatric Occupational Therapy Supports Social Participation in Children

How pediatric occupational therapy helps children build the skills and confidence to take part in meaningful social experiences — playing with friends, joining group activities and connecting with peers — including children with autism, ADHD or developmental delays.

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A young child swings from wooden gymnastic rings above a crash mat in the clinic's gross motor room.

September 2026

Self-Regulation in Children: Understanding Their Needs & How Pediatric OT Can Help

Learn about self-regulation in children, including sensory needs, interoception, autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and how pediatric occupational therapy can help.

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A child sits on a platform swing above crash mats, reaching for a hoop.

July 2026

What Is Sensory Integration? Understanding Sensory Integration Therapy for Children

Imagine two children arriving at the same playground. One races to the climbing structure, spins on the merry-go-round, and can’t get enough movement. The other hangs back, covers their ears when it gets noisy, and wants to leave after only a few minutes. Both children are responding to sensory information—but in very different ways. Sensory […]

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A child kicks a ball toward a soccer target beside an indoor climbing frame.

July 2026

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with ADHD in Vancouver

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects much more than a child’s ability to pay attention. Many children with ADHD are bright, creative, and full of energy, but they may struggle with staying organized, managing emotions, completing everyday routines, or keeping up with the demands of home and school. Occupational therapy (OT) helps children develop practical skills that […]

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A child laughs while wrapped in a green lycra swing.

July 2026

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with Autism in Vancouver

When a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s natural to have questions about what supports will help them succeed. Every child with autism has their own unique strengths, interests, and challenges, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping children develop the skills they […]

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