Children's Occupational Therapy

Welcome!

Opal Kids is NOT just a private therapy practice with locations in the North West, East and South of Trinidad; it's an education platform, a place for community support, and a space where your family can have your questions answered from trusted, knowledgable sources!

At our three clinics, we have a vibrant team of therapists who provide Occupational Therapy services for children from birth to eighteen years. We focus on family-centred care to address concerns in functional skills that can impact both home and school life. Click here to read more about the signs that occupational therapy may be needed. Opal Kids' occupational therapists are registered with the Council for Professions Related to Medicine, and are passionate about providing the best quality service to clients and their families.

If you are just starting your therapy journey or you would like some additional information, we have you covered! It Takes A Village is a guide book written by Opal Kids' Director, Aliya Drakes, to provide education, tips and strategies on topics that are prevalent in our therapy sessions: sensory differences, behaviour, mealtimes and potty training. You can contact us to get your copy, or click here to purchase on Amazon.

Our webinars and parent programmes share a depth of information that is always appreciated by participants. Sharing both theory to deepen understanding, as well as lots of practical advice, these resources can help parents, caregivers and teachers to understand neurodiversity in order to support their children.

Follow us on our social media channels for regular content that can help you and your family. Opal Kids is your place for occupational therapy information and tips, and we are happy to have you here!

Our philosophy

Opal Kids is a neurodiversity-affirming practice, which means that we understand and respect that we have different neurotypes, and there is no one "normal" to which we must strive. At Opal Kids we value each child as an individual with unique thoughts, interests and personalities. With that in mind, our philosophy is to "see the child first." We work within an occupational model of treatment, meaning that we take into account the families' values, goals and interests when planning therapy goals.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy helps people of all ages and stages of life to achieve their best level of independence and function in all their everyday activities when they are faced with injury, illness or any difference which requires additional support - whether physical, cognitive, emotional, social or functional.

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LUNCH & LEARN WEBINARS

Upcoming Groups

THE LIFE SKILLS SPACE!

Our latest group for TEENS is run by Occupational Therapist Mikkel Wilson at our East branch ONLY! During this innovative group, teens transitioning out of school and into either further education or the workplace can learn real-life skills that will help them feel more confident and competent!

This group can be done in its entirety by attending all sessions, or participants can attend specific days. Click here for the sign up form and schedule!