Being a child is not all fun and games. Childhood has its setbacks too. The challenge for parents is knowing whether such setbacks are a normal passing phase, or an indication of a pediatric concern. At Canoe Therapy, we take the stance that parents should trust their instincts. If your child is struggling to reach their full potential and executing daily activities, you should seek a consultation with a qualified pediatric expert. Canoe Therapy is one of the few clinics in Canada to offer therapeutic expertise encompassing all major pediatric concerns, including:

ADHD

The challenges with ADHD go beyond the classroom. Children and young adults with ADHD often struggle to regulate their emotions, find it hard to focus on tasks and can be impulsive or make poor choices. At Canoe, we help support your family, from assessment through to on-going support. Our team of counsellors, occupational therapists and behaviour therapists help families to

Anxiety

Anxiety is considered a mood disorder, which can be characterized by worry, fear and anxiousness that is persistent, irrational and overwhelming. Children might be experience anxiety due to another underlying cause, such as bullying.

ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts every person differently as there are a range of variations in the way it can present. The first step to identifying if your child has Autism is noticing the signs of this disorder in their behavior.

Depression

A depressive mood disorder in children involves a pervasive mood change that negatively affects the way they feel, think and function. Identifying depression in children can be tough as they’re still learning how to express feelings and emotions.

Emotional-Regulation

Challenges with regulating emotions is often a sign of underlying stress. This stress can be from a myriad of sources. Our team of counsellors and occupational therapists are adept at helping to find the source of this stress and to teach skills and habits to help manage these triggers. The stress may be inherent in the child’s brain (learning challenges,

Learning Challenges

Neurodiversity is the understanding that everyone’s brain is different. We all process information in our own ways. When our brain does not work in the linear way that traditional education is taught, there is stress and friction. At Canoe, we understand the impact that learning challenges has on a child. Our team of psychologists are adept at psycho-educational assessments that

Mental Health

Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. When there are disruptions to your child’s mental health, it can impact school, relationships, and developmental milestones. Helping equip young people with the skills to first, become aware of their mental health and then second, to learn strategies to steer thoughts and actions towards confidence

Motor Skills

We know there’s more to playtime than meets the eye. Play is child’s work. Through play, a child learns the key skills of life – to think abstractly, interact with others, solve challenges, move their body, navigate their environment, and regulate their emotions and sensory systems.

School Refusal

School refusal is on the rise. Increasing numbers of children and teens are refusing to go to school. It is very challenging for families to manage and is often the sign of a deeper issue with anxiety or learning challenges. Our counsellors will help your child better understand the origin of this anxiety and build strategies to help them face

Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing challenges significantly affect a child’s everyday activities. Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system takes in information from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioural responses.

Speech Delay

Speech is an integral part of life and is developed in the earliest years of childhood. Many factors can interfere with a child’s ability to communicate, including physical difficulties, hearing problems, language delays and cognitive challenges.

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Transition to Post Secondary

There is increasing pressure on teens to have it all figured out. “So, what are your plans next year?” is the constant question teens face all throughout their grade 12 year. Narrowing down options and then navigating the application process for post-secondary is stressful, for both the teens and the parents. At Canoe, we have therapists that are experienced with

Parent Guidance

Our therapists can help parents with everyday issues such as homework, screen time, and curfews and teen issues. As well, we can coach parents on how to help support their children’s mental health struggles. If parents feel prepared and confident, they can offer nourishing support that will really make a difference in their kids’ lives.

When to consult a qualified professional about pediatric concerns.