Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Vancouver, BC
Warm, play-based OT for Vancouver kids and youth focusing on learning skills. Sensory-motor gym full of all the equipment and toys that they could need. Located centrally in Vancouver In the Mount Pleasant neighbourhod.
Welcome, Vancouver families
Parenting in this city is a lot. Between rainy-day routines, busy schedules, long waitlists, and the constant feeling that you're supposed to have it all figured out, finding real support for your kid can feel impossible.
Here's the truth: therapy needs to be fun and functional.
Play 2 Learn 4 Life specializes in pediatric occupational therapy. Our sessions are play-based, neurodiversity-affirming. We teach skills specific skills in a calm and controlled setting where kids/youth can build mastery before trying them out in the real world
Meet the Team
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Zoe Raffard, OT
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Marta Canaan, OT
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Ellen Au, OT
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Angie Garces, OT
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Kate Thomas, OT
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Justin Singh, OT
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Talia van der Vyver , OT
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Alex Walcott, OT
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Emily Lo, RA
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Klarissa Khong, RA
What We Help With
Pediatric occupational therapy supports kids across a huge range of needs. Vancouver families come to us for help with:
Autism and neurodivergent kids who deserve therapy that respects how their brain works. ADHD, focus, and self-regulation. Sensory processing challenges at home, school, or in public. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and motor planning. Fine motor skills like handwriting, scissors, buttons, and zippers. Gross motor confidence and body awareness. Emotional regulation and the big feelings kids are still learning to navigate. Daily living skills like sleep, mealtimes, dressing, and transitions. Mental health support for kids and tweens.
Not sure where your child fits? Reach out.
How It Works in Vancouver
We use the clinic model for a reason. Kids are calmer, more engaged, and more themselves in a calm and quiet space. And when we can focus on learning a skill here,then they can apply it to real life.
The morning chaos, the homework meltdowns, the sibling dynamics, the bedroom that triggers overwhelm.
Where We Serve
clinic-based pediatric OT
located centrally in Vancouver in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
Easily accessible from the following neighbourhoods:
Downtown, West End, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Marpole, Oakridge, Main Street, Fairview, South Granville, Hastings-Sunrise, East Vancouver, Killarney, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Outside these areas? We can offer virtual sessions or consultations
Funding OptionsThere are several ways to fund pediatric OT in BC, and we're happy to walk you through what might apply to your family.
Autism Funding Unit (AFU): Covers OT for children with an autism diagnosis under 19.
At Home Program (AHP): Supports children dependent on caregivers for self-care skills from kindergarten up to age 18.
Extended health insurance: Check to see if your plan covers occupational therapy.
Distance learning and homeschool programs: Many include therapy funding for a school OT.
Charities: Variety, CKNW, and others may provide support for those who qualify.
Jordan’s Principle: Federal funding for indigenous families/children
MCFD: covers therapy for children in the foster system
If funding feels confusing, you're not alone. We'll help you sort through it.
FAQs
Do I need a referral?
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Nope. Reach out anytime, no doctor's note required.
Does my child need a diagnosis?
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Not at all. You don't need a formal diagnosis to benefit from OT.
How long are sessions?
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
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Clinic visits are our main model, but reach out if you'd like to chat about other options.
Get started today.
