Where families feel understood
Our Vision is to provide safe and effective therapeutic relationships through which children and families can learn to understand themselves and build the skills necessary for success.
Welcome!
We are a pediatric occupational therapy clinic providing services for children from birth to age 18. Located in south Burnaby, we are accessible to families in the Greater Vancouver Area, including Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, and Richmond. Our pediatric occupational therapists are registered providers through COTBC and CAOT, and Registered Autism Service Providers (RASP). Kids First Pediatric Therapy is family and client-centered, where goals focus on what is important to the child and their family.
What does occupational therapy do for children, and what ages do you work with?
We evaluate function through sensory processing and neurodevelopmental frameworks, and are happy to work with anyone! We provide therapy for all kids, typically ages 0-18, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Global Developmental Delay, delayed infant milestones, and more. We assess each child’s functional ability in relation to their personal goals, regardless of diagnosis.
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
Pediatric OT means helping babies, children and youth improve their function in all areas of life! We evaluate your child's curren skill-level, and then work on building skills through play-based activities to improve success in daily activities.
Kids First OT’s can assist your child with the following:
Gross Motor Skills
Motor planning and sequencing, coordination, strength, balance, reflex integration, delayed milestones
Fine Motor Skills
Grasp/grip strength, printing, hand dominance, bimanual coordination, dexterity
Self-Care Skills
Dressing, feeding, hygiene, toileting
School & Play
Attention, school avoidance, interacting with peers
Self Regulation
Sensory processing, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance
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Does Kids First Accept Funding Options for OT?
PrivatE/Extended benefits
For families paying privately, we accept cash, credit, cheque, or e-transfer. If you have Extended Benefits, we can direct bill for certain providers- please contact us for more information.
Charity Funding
Charity funding agencies are one of many sources that help support our clientele.
CKNW Kid’s Fund and Variety Children’s Charity are regular supporters of our clients. For families requesting to use charity funding for occupational therapy services, we will provide a letter of support for your charity application following your child’s assessment.
Autism Funding (AFU)
For clients using Autism Funding, we will provide an RTP form for you to fill out. We can then submit it for you or you can upload it through the parent portal.
At Home Program Funding
For children 5 years and older who meet the criteria for AHP funding, we are required to submit a Request for School-Age Extended Therapies form, complete with OT goals. We can submit this form to AHP once information is gathered during your child’s initial assessment. AHP funding requests can be renewed each year.
Home school funding
If your child attends a home school program or distance learning program, please contact your service provider regarding funding for occupational therapy services, and we can direct-bill once the required paperwork is received.
At Kids First OT, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about delayed milestones, infant development, therapy for autism, sensory processing challenges, learning disabilities, challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, sensitivities, avoidance behaviours, impulse control, as well as tips and strategies for home and school success.