What is Firefly Child and Youth Therapies?
Firefly Child and Youth Therapies is a group of Allied Health Professionals that provide much needed services to children on Nova Scotia's Southwestern shore, Annapolis Valley, and beyond. We currently have a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist on the team, and are hoping to expand our services to provide for the growing need in this region.
Fun, targeted therapy is provided by experienced therapists, specifically for children, in a dedicated child friendly space. We believe in helping each individual child live their fullest possible life.
If you have any concerns about your child's development, please reach out and ask if we can help. Kids leave our clinic wanting to come back!
Meet the Team
SERVICES
Private Treatment Sessions
DMI Therapy
Kathryn is the first therapist in Atlantic Canada to be a registered DMI practitioner, and is so pleased to be able to offer this amazing and well sought after therapy. Contact her to arrange intensives or a treatment plan that works for your family.
Children diagnosed with any type of motor delay including conditions such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, hypotonia, chromosomal abnormalities/genetic disorders, spinal cord lesions or acquired brain injury may benefit from this form of therapy. Children at risk, such as those who are born prematurely can also benefit from this therapy due to the strong neuroplastic changes that this treatment stimulates within the developing brain.
Find more information at the Dynamic Movement Intervention homepage
How can physiotherapy help?
Musculoskeletal injury &
prevention
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Broken bones, strains, sprains and pain!
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For children and youth suffering from a sports injury, accident or fall
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Growth related pains such as Osgood-Schlatter, Sever’s
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Prehabilitation: Training aimed at preventing injury.
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Concussion
Babies
(Under 1 yr)
Screening for common infant conditions such as:
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Delayed physical milestones
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Concerns about your babies head shape
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
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Torticollis / tight neck muscles
Children
(Ages 1-18 yrs)
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Difficulty or delayed walking
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In-toeing / out-toeing
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Toe walking
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Difficulty planning or co-ordinating physical movements
Neurological &
Developmental concerns
Covers a wide range of conditions and syndromes including but not limited to:
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Cerebral Palsy
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Spina Bifida
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Developmental delay
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Down Syndrome
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Muscular dystrophy
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Juvenile arthritis
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Genetic conditions
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Genetic syndromes
How can occupational therapy help?
Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting
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Assessment of fine motor abilities for daily tasks such as playing, eating, dressing
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Hand-eye coordination and visual motor skills.
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Handwriting and drawing abilities
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Develop skills for manipulating small objects and tools
Life Skills
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Foster independence in daily activities such as dressing, eating, and grooming
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Support for toilet training
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Support for eating and using utensils
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Build organizational and time-management skills for daily routines
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Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Sensory Regulation
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Assist with managing sensory sensitivities or seeking behaviours
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Improve attention and focus in various environments
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Emotional regulation and coping strategies
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Improve body awareness and the ability to respond to body cues such as hunger, thirst, pain, temperature etc.
Activity adaptation
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Develop customized strategies and personalized techniques for completing daily tasks
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Modify activities to ensure they are accessible and achievable
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Implement pacing and planning strategies
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Recommend changes to home and school environments to enhance participation
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Utilize adaptive equipment to support various activities
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Support children in participating in recreational and social activities
Have any questions? Let's Connect.
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