SdWTS Approach
OccuPLAYtional Therapy
At SdW Therapy Services, we don’t follow one single therapy model — because children don’t come in one single “type”.
Instead, we use a relationship-first, play-based approach, drawing from a range of evidence-informed frameworks and developmental models. This means therapy is tailored to the child in front of us — their strengths, their challenges, their environment, and what they need to thrive.
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Connection comes first
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Real progress starts with safety, trust, and genuine connection. When children feel safe and understood, they can explore, learn, and build new skills. Without connection, even the best strategy won’t stick.
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Flexible, evidence-informed therapy
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Once that relational foundation is in place, we integrate the right mix of supports for each child and family. This may include:
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Developmental support and skill-building
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Play-based and child-centred therapy
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Regulation and sensory processing support
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Functional participation goals (home, school, community)
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Parent coaching and environmental strategies
These elements are not separate “programs” — they work together and evolve over time as your child grows.
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Play isn’t a break from therapy — it is therapy
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Play is how children learn best. Through play we support:
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Emotional regulation and resilience
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Motor skills and coordination
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Communication and social connection
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Confidence, problem-solving, and independence
Parent Engagement in Therapy
One hour of therapy per week can absolutely help.
But the biggest progress happens when therapy continues outside the clinic — in everyday life.
When parents are actively involved, the impact multiplies. One hour in the clinic stays one hour… but a supported parent brings that learning into the other 87 hours of the week.
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Parents are a key part of the process
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At SdW Therapy Services, we strongly encourage (and often expect) parents to be involved in sessions — right there in the playroom. This helps you to:
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Understand why we’re doing what we’re doing
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Learn how to respond to your child’s cues in the moment
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Build confidence using strategies at home
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Support progress between sessions
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We don’t replace the parent-child relationship — we strengthen it
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We are not here to take over. Your relationship with your child is the most powerful tool for their development. Our role is to guide, coach, and support you so you feel clear, capable, and confident in helping your child grow.
When we work together — through connection, play, and shared understanding — that’s when meaningful, lasting change happens.
