Occupational Therapy for Indigenous Youth @ Anderson Family Services Inc.

​Anderson Therapy Services has been collaborating and working with Indigenous-First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Northern Canada, Ontario and Quebec. Are you concerned with your loved one’s fine motor skills? Are you concerned with your child’s emotional regulation? Does your child have difficulty with printing or using a computer? Are you concerned for the safety of a loved one? Health issues, injuries, developmental delays or disabilities can impact a person’s ability to participate in daily activities. Occupational Therapists (OTs) help individuals participate in meaningful daily activities by teaching new ways of doing things, using specialized equipment, adapting new environments and tools, and providing individualized therapy to regain skills. They provide assessment and treatment for,Self-regulationPrinting, handwriting and computer skillsSafety and accessibility at home, school, and the communitySelf care skills such as dressing, eating, and bathingStrength and co-ordinationFocus and attention Occupational Therapists help individuals with mobility, strength, home safety, motor skills, self-regulation, accessibility and use of specialized equipment. Their therapy services for Indigenous-First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities can be accessed in remote areas using online videoconferencing technology as well as on-site visits. Their unique service delivery model, in partnership with communities, has helped many First Nations children and youth achieve success across various needs.