Building stronger skills for every day life
Personalized Occupational Therapy services to help you and your child gain confidence, independence, and success.
Holistic support and guidance that your child needs to thrive
Life Skills Occupational Therapy was founded to help families build strong foundational skills to do the things they need to do, want to do, and would like to do.
Using a holistic, family-centred, and culturally grounded approach, we help enhance physical, cognitive, emotional regulation, and sensory processing skills that support meaningful participation in daily life.
As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I work with neurodivergent and neurotypical children to nurture skill development, self-regulation, and other essential life skills. I offer virtual therapy and in-person therapy in Mississauga and Oakville.
My goal is to create a supportive space where parents feel empowered to support their children, and every child is encouraged to grow and thrive with joy, confidence and connection.
Nimerah Faruqui, OT Reg.(Ont.)
Parenting comes with its own challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone
At Life Skills Occupational Therapy we can help your child with the following:
Fine Motor Skills
Handwriting
Sensory Processing
Self Regulation & Emotions
School Readiness
Executive Functioning
Gross Motor Skills & Coordination
Developmental Milestones
Feeding and Textures
We understand that every child is different, so we tailor our process to fit your child’s needs, goals and family values
Step 01: Initial Consultation
Start with a free 15-minute consult call to understand your child’s challenges and goals and see if Occupational Therapy is the right fit for your family.
Step 02: Comprehensive Assessment
Through observation and formal evaluations, we assess your child's motor skills, sensory needs or emotional challenges to create a personalized plan.
Step 03: Personalized Treatment Plan
Recommendations are goal-focused and tailored to your child's unique needs and designed to build confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession that helps individuals become more independent with, and develop the skills needed for daily living. For children, this means supporting their ability to play, learn, move, communicate, and care for themselves independently.
At Life Skills Occupational Therapy, we take a holistic, family-centered approach to build physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory regulation skills that support meaningful participation in everyday life.
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Sessions are play-based and goal-focused. We begin with an assessment to understand your child’s needs, then create a personalized therapy plan. Parent collaboration is key — we offer tools, strategies, and coaching along the way.
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No referral is needed! You can reach out to us directly through our website or intake form to book a consultation.
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We offer family-centered care that honors your beliefs, values and traditions . We’re happy to incorporate faith-based strategies or culturally familiar routines into your child’s therapy plan.
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We offer virtual sessions at the moment. In-home and community sessions may be available in Mississauga and Oakville.
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We ask for 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. Missed or late-cancelled sessions may be subject to a fee. We understand life with kids is unpredictable and will do our best to accommodate.
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Fees vary based on the type of assessment needed. Virtual 50 minute therapy and parent coaching sessions are $150. There is an additional fee for in-home and community appointments. Occupational Therapy may be covered under your private insurance plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider for specific coverage details.
Let’s connect and explore how to support your child’s growth together
In this free 15-minute consultation, we’ll explore whether Occupational Therapy is the right fit for your family.
