October 2025 Update

Did you know?

• October is Occupational Therapy (OT) month. OTs focus on promoting children’s participation in meaningful activities (such as eating, dressing, toileting) and building connections with others. You’ll find many OT based resources to support children in the following areas on the Pediatric Rehabilitation website:
  • Behaviour, emotions & social skills
  • Daily living skills
  • Eating, feeding & swallowing
  • Fine motor skills
  • Play & activity
  • Supports for mobility & positioning

• The pediatric rehabilitation website has been updated. Check out:
  • The new Navigating big moments in pediatric care section
  • The new Caregiver connection button

Feature Resources

• Attend our new webinars:
  • Sleep troubles: Tips for better sleep for children
  • Autism and motor skills
  • Understanding your child’s pain
• Watch our new video series:
  • Transition to adult healthcare to help families prepare for when their child turns 18 years old.
• Read about:
  • Executive Function and how it helps your child focus, remember important things, manage impulses, and complete daily tasks.

Raise Awareness

• The Community Catalogue has been updated. Explore the many posters and promotional materials available for sharing. They are organized by age and topic to help you support your community.

Spotlight on

• Share these resources with families or post them at your site.
  • Poster: Navigating big moments
  • Poster: Autism and neurodiversity