Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services

As part of Community Based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS), CTN provides a variety of intervention approaches in Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy (PT) that are tailored to the unique needs of kids, youth and their families. Service Providers collaborate with families, focusing on the F-Words of Child Development* and integrate coaching principles into all interventions.

What We Do 

Families start CTN services through the Growth and Development Program and remain involved until they choose to leave or until their child finishes high school. 
 

Kids grow and change, and their needs do too. OT and PT services through CBRS are flexible and can shift over time to focus on what matters most to each child, youth, and family. At different points, kids and youth may take part in one type of intervention, more than one, or sometimes no intervention at all. These choices are always made together, through shared conversations between the child or youth (as appropriate), their family, and the therapy team. 
 

At each Growth and Development visit, families and the therapy team talk about how things are going and decide together whether extra support is helpful at that time. If your child has any functional needs, you’ll be supported with recommended therapy options. You’ll then reconnect with your therapist at the next Growth and Development visit to check in and plan next steps.

Eligibility 

CTN provides OT and PT services to kids and youth from birth to school exit who have functional limitations from: 

• Neuromotor conditions 

• Neuromuscular conditions 

• Degenerative conditions 

• Chronic musculoskeletal conditions 

Eligibility is based on a child’s functional needs, not just their diagnosis. Decisions are made together with families through the Growth and Development process. 

Referrals 

Referrals may be made by families/caregivers, healthcare providers and community partners. 

For assistance with referrals or questions about services, please contact CTN’s Intake Team  at 1-866-377-0286. 

Resources  

For general tools, resources and supports, visit the Online Resource Centre. 
 

For specific OT/PT resources, visit the  PT and OT section on CTN’s Online Resource Centre. 

Read the full Intervention Guide for more details.

Service Delivery Pathway