Photo of Natalia at Kids First Pediatric Therapy

Natalia Manrique

B.Sc. HK, M.Sc. OT

 

Natalia holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University. She is a Supervised Autism Service Provider.

Natalia is committed to creating a safe space where children and their families can use play as the primary tool to facilitate exploration, engagement and participation in all aspects of life. Through her practice, Natalia hopes to foster a sense of belonging and connection between children, their support system, and their community. She places a strong emphasis on education, collaboration, and the promotion of client autonomy through best-practice methods. 

With experience working as an Occupational Therapist in clinical, school-based, and community settings, Natalia has supported children, families, and their teams in achieving a wide range of therapy goals. 

Natalia has competed the following continuing education courses: 

  • DIR Floortime ® 201: Basic Certificate 

  • Assessment and Treatment Using the SOS Approach to Feeding- Main 4-day Training Conference

  • Primitive Reflexes: Building Blocks for Sensory Integration

  • Astronaut Training ®: A Sound Activated Visual-Vestibular Protocol

  • Therapeutic Listening ®

  • Mental Health First Aid