Improving Hand Strength
Improving Hand Strength from Grandview Kids Occupational Therapist, Mary Jane Putty and playdough offer great ways to improve small muscles of the hand called intrinsic muscles. By pinching, poking, rolling...
Change It Up
Important tips to “change it up” from Grandview Kids Physiotherapists, Kate and Winnie During these weeks of staying at home and increased online learning for children, our bodies may be...
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
With our kids at home, many of us are on the lookout for ideas to keep them entertained and playing independently. Why not try an activity that combines both play and learning?...
Fun Feeding Activities for “Picky Eaters”
Mealtimes can be stressful for a lot of families, especially for any family that has a “picky eater”. Thankfully there are many ways we can help kids learn to love...
Tying Shoelaces
Winter is officially over and spring has arrived – goodbye boots, hello running shoes! It can be a big milestone in independence for kids when they can tie their own...
Making Volcanoes to Work on Speech and Language at Home
Looking for fun ways to work on Speech and Language at home with your child? Grandview Kids Speech-Language Therapy Assistant, Karen, has a favourite activity to do in speech therapy...
Reflection In A Time Of Uncertainty
Like each of you, the team at Grandview is processing the reality of the massive disruption/fear/anxiety COVID-19 has introduced into our lives. We now know that this is going to...
Physio Fun – Get Rolling!
Rolling can be a funny and silly activity for all kids. It also promotes gross motor skills, proprioception awareness and usually provides some giggles. Here are some great tips from...
What’s The Deal With Heavy Work?
Heavy work provides calming and organizing sensory input for homebound kids that may or may not be bouncing off the walls with physical distancing and quarantine practices in place right...
School-based Rehabilitation
Overview As a general program mandate, School-Based Rehabilitation Services aim to deliver Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, as well as Speech and Language support (e.g., speech production, fluency, voice difficulties) to school-aged...