Anderson Therapy Services
6 Hatt St. L9H2E8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Changing schedules, lack of routine, and extra sugar can have the kids bouncing off the walls. Let's channel that energy into a game that will keep the kids busy and entertained. #andersontherapy #andersonoccupation #andersonphysio #physiotherapy #getmoving #keepingkidsbusyindoors

To those who celebrate, we wish you a Happy Kwanzaa!

From our team to your family, we wish you a very Merry Christmas

Repost @nationalchildday Did you know November 20 is National Child Day? This event is celebrated annually in Canada to recognize our country's commitment to upholding the rights of children! Every year, communities across Alberta find unique ways to celebrate and educate on children's rights. While our efforts may look a little different this year, our commitment to promoting and upholding the rights of young people is stronger than ever. ... Follow us to learn more about children's rights, get access to helpful rights-focused resources, and discover ways you can join us in recognizing National Child Day this year! #NationalChildDay #NCD2020 #childrenhaverights #worldchildrensday #kids #youth

Do you want to build a snowman? Bundle up and enjoy the outdoors may help boost your physical and mental wellness - snowman building optional . May you have a fun-filled and safe holiday. Share your snow creations using #ATSfunfriday to spread the joy!

Today in Canada its #NationalChildDay, a day to remind us that all children have rights! Check out this beautiful video honouring First Nations children from our friends at Carrier Sekani Family Services https://buff.ly/3fcjrlm

Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this special time

You might be looking for activities to keep the kids busy and entertained over the holiday break. Making snow to play with indoors is a fun way to keep the kids engaged. They can play with their hands, or add in some small cups, spoons, or cookie cutters for extra fun. And for easy clean up, use a plastic tablecloth. It can be shaken off and wiped down and used for your next sensory play time. #andersontherapy #andersonoccupation #occupationaltherapy #holidayfun #sensorysnow

Art Therapy is growing and changing along with our social needs. One might think that hosting an Art Therapy session online might be difficult; however, Art therapists have long been eager participants in Telehealth practices. Practicing Art Therapy online involves the amalgamation of several different fields: psychotherapy, art therapy, communication, information science, clinical psychology, media psychology, and many others (Walls, in Malchiodi 2018, p.159). Read more about how Art Therapy works online in our weekly blog post.

We continue to remember all Indigenous veterans (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) who served bravely. We give you our thanks. #IndigenousVeteransDay

Winter will soon be here! This means extra layers of clothing and extra time needed to get out the door each morning. Check out these tips for helping your kids learn how to dress themselves. #andersonoccupation #andersontherapy #occupationaltherapy #otdressingskills #learntodress

When we hear the word sensory we often think of our own senses and how our bodies are feeling in that moment. What if we told you that we could use sensory strategies in order to help teach children printing and handwriting skills? Would you believe it?

It’s almost the weekend and we have some great activities to keep the kids busy, learning, and having fun! Check out our suggestions for activities to practice letter and number recognition. These activities can also be used for kids that are starting to work on spelling. I wonder what will be a favourite with your kids? Enjoy! #otactivities #andersontherapy #andersonspeech #andersonocupation #andersonphysio #occuupationaltherapy #finemotorfun #finemotorfriday #letterpractice

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Did you know that around 5% of people will stutter at some point in their life? Our Speech Therapy Team is experienced in providing speech therapy to children, teens, and adults who stutter. Contact us for more information about how we can help, in-clinic and online! Here are some tips on how to help if your child has started stuttering, as well as links to our blog posts on stuttering:... https://andersontherapy.ca/my-child-is-stuttering-what-sho/ https://andersontherapy.ca/what-to-expect-from-therapy-for/

Happy Halloween from Anderson Therapy Services!

Social language skills help children build and navigate relationships with their peers. Caregivers often wonder what social language skills their preschoolers should be practicing to prepare for social interactions at school.

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It’s Fun Fine Motor Friday again! We are back with more suggestions to keep you all having fun! Check out our board game suggestions, and keep in mind that there are plenty more that work on numerous skills. Family board game nights, rainy afternoons, and snowy winter days, it’s always a great time to get out the board games! #ot #OTawareness #finemotorskills #finemotorfun #andersonoccupation #andersontherapy #occupationaltherapy #boardgamesforoccupationaltherapy

Our behaviour therapy team is excited to share information on how to effectively provide positive reinforcement. Reach out to learn more about how positive reinforcement can be used to teach new skills and decrease problem behaviour! #andersontherapyservices #andersonbehaviourtherapy #positivereinforcement #behaviourtherapy

When caregivers share that they are teaching their child two languages at home, they are sometimes met with a variety of questions from well-intentioned teachers, daycare staff, and family members. While answering these questions may be difficult, knowing the facts and myths surrounding bilingualism can be even harder to navigate.

Stay safe everyone.

Happy Fun Fine Motor Friday from your happy OT’s!! Check out these ideas using play dough. Using these activity suggestions is a great way to get your child started and engaged in a task. Let your child’s creativity take over. We are sure you will be amazed at where their imagination will take them. #andersonoccupation #andersonphysio #occupationaltherapy #ot #otawarenessmonth #otoctober #finemotor #funfinemotorfriday

Throughout Mental Illness Awareness Week we have been sharing stories to learn about a number of different mental illnesses. We want to remind everyone that mental illness is not something to be ashamed of. It takes courage to talk about difficult feelings and struggles. There is no shame in seeking help from loved ones and from professionals. We must remember although this week is coming to a close we must continue these important dialogues, learning and caring. Together we can #breakthestigma We wish everyone safety during this added difficult time.

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020 started on October 4th and will end on October 10th in many countries. This week we will participate in raising awareness by sharing various information through our stories. Let's talk about mental illness and how it can impact our wellbeing. Together we can break the stigma and put mental health in the forefront. #breakthestigma #askforhelpisbrave #noshame #mentalillnessawarenessweek2020 #mentalhealth #andersonmentalhealthteam

Welcome to the first Fine Motor Fun Friday of Occupational Therapy Month! Check out the pipe cleaner activities that you can do with your child. They are fun, easy, require minimal preparation, and can improve hand skills! Use your imagination and see how many creations you can come up with!