What Is Occupational Therapy?
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. A children’s occupational therapist is a professional that works with children to improve their cognitive, physical and motor skills.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. Shannon strongly believes it takes a village to raise a child. At the Children’s Therapy Centre, there’s a team of professionals that work with children from physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. The most important professionals however are the child’s parents.
How Do You Know if Your Child Is Developing Normally
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. Children often develop at different stages, however sometimes a child will end up developing at a significantly slower rate in comparison to their peers. If a parent is concerned with their child's development, Shannon suggests seeking a professionals opinion.
It Depends on the Family's Needs
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. When parents meet with the professionals at the Children’s Therapy Centre, the parent prioritizes their child’s goals. The professionals then work on the child’s needs based on the sequence of priority determined by the parents.
When Does a Parent Question If Development Is on Track?
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. A parent will often seek professional help regarding their child’s development if they feel they’ve hit a wall and no longer see progression. Parents know their children best, so it’s important to listen and trust your intuition.
Success Stories
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. Shannon see’s success in every child she works with. What that looks like often depends on the family’s goals. For Shannon, seeing the child gain more skills and self confidence is extremely rewarding.
The Wonderful Thing About My Job
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. Most of the children that Shannon works with are young and don’t realize that they are different. The wonderful thing about Shannon’s job is her license to play. She helps a child to build their self confidence, communication skills and become more independent.
There's Often a Reason
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. There’s a reason why children go through different developmental milestones in their lives. For example, when a child crawls, they are bearing weight on their hands that helps to develop their hand muscles. If a child skips these developmental stages, it could have a negative impact on their development later on.
Behaviour Is a Way of Communicating
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. Often time behavior is a way of communicating for a child. In this video, Shannon explains that finding a well-balanced challenge is the key to help a child progress to the next level of development and independence.
The Family Is the Agent of Change
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. The family is the greatest agent of chance. The professionals at the Children’s Therapy Centre meet with the child’s family every six months to set future goals and implement different strategies.
It's a Wide Spectrum
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. The Children’s Therapy Centre provides services to a wide spectrum of children in the community. Often children come to the Therapy Centre without any formal diagnosis. A child could visit the Therapy Centre once, or can become a client for years depending on their challenges.
Connecting Families With Families
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. The Children’s Therapy Centre often connects families together as support systems. More experienced families are connected with families whose children are recently diagnosed so they can benefit from the experience.
Create Quality Time Together
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. As a parent, Shannon’s biggest challenge is spending quality time with her children. This is a common struggle for most parents in today’s society. Spending quality time with your children is an important aspect in any family.
The Need to Unplug
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. It’s important to unplug when spending time together as a family. In this video, Shannon explains the importance of face to face time.
Be the Advocate for Your Child
Shannon Speed is an Occupational Therapist at the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Shannon encourages all parents to be the advocate for their child.