Stimming & Autism: What does it mean?

Our TCTC team is continuing to learn and grow as we provide neurodiversity affirming therapy services.  One of the ways we do this is to learn from Autistic self-advocates who can teach us first-hand about the lived experiences of Autistic people. Below is an...
A Child’s Occupation:   PLAYING

A Child’s Occupation: PLAYING

By  Samanta Rivas-Argueta, University of Toronto occupational therapy student Edited by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation It’s time to play! As parents, it is delightful to see our children laugh and have a good time. They jump and crawl, they hide and...
A Child’s Occupation:  TOILETING

A Child’s Occupation: TOILETING

by Samanta Rivas-Argueta, occupational therapy student University of Toronto edited by Jacquie Martin MSc. OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation It’s time for potty training! Learning to use the toilet independently is an exciting milestone for all kids (and parents!). Not...
A Child’s Occupations: FEEDING

A Child’s Occupations: FEEDING

By  Samanta Rivas-Argueta, University of Toronto occupational therapy student Edited by Karen Don MSc. OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation       Are you struggling to get your child to eat? Is your child constantly asking for the same food and doesn’t seem to tolerate...