Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Vancouver, BC
Warm, play-based OT for Vancouver kids and families. No sterile clinics. No waiting rooms. Just support that meets your child where they already live and play.
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: you're not behind. Your kid isn't broken. And the support you're looking for doesn't have to feel clinical, confusing, or out of reach.
Play 2 Learn 4 Life brings pediatric occupational therapy directly to your home, anywhere from Kitsilano to Killarney, East Van to the North Shore. Our sessions are play-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and built around the real rhythms of your family's life.
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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Alex Walcott, 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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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 skip the clinic model for a reason. Kids are calmer, more engaged, and more themselves in familiar spaces. And when we see your child in their own environment, we see the real picture.
The morning chaos, the homework meltdowns, the sibling dynamics, the bedroom that triggers overwhelm. All of it matters, and all of it shapes a better plan.
Where We Serve
Home-based pediatric OT across Greater Vancouver, including:
Downtown, West End, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Marpole, Oakridge, Mount Pleasant, Main Street, Fairview, South Granville, Hastings-Sunrise, East Vancouver, Killarney, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Outside these areas? Send us a message and we'll see what we can do.
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 with complex health needs.
Extended health insurance: Most plans cover occupational therapy.
Distance learning and homeschool programs: Many include therapy funding.
Community organizations: Variety, CKNW, and others may provide support.
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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Home visits are our main model, but reach out if you'd like to chat about other options.
Get started today.
