Welcome to the Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy Website
Developing skills is our process and having "skilled kids" is our goal. We use standardized assessments and clinical observation to assess your child's skills. We provide consultative support, correctional strategies and intervention to develop your child's skills. Skilled Kids has been providing private paediatric occupational therapy services to Vancouver, Lower mainland, North/West Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler since 2008. Skilled Kids OT offers services to enable parents and to empower their children by offering specialized paediatric knowledge, skills, tools and treatment.
 Mahshid Hosseini, MScOT. |
Our Team:
Mahshid Hosseini, director, has over 15 years experience as an occupational therapist, a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from Queen's University, and a Bachelors of Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. She has attended numerous post graduate workshops and courses over the years. She has also held a number of work shops and has presented for parent groups, professionals and organizations on various topics including sensory integration, therapeutic listening, sensory motor challenges and other areas of paediatric occupational therapy.
Often children come to Mahshid with a sense of helplessness. Mahshid believes in instilling confidence and happiness in children, and coaches parents to help their child build self confidence. She works with children in a non-threatening, natural, playful environment, gradually building their skills while empowering them. Improved self confidence leads to building skills, and carries out through life. Mahshid is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the College of Occupational Therapists of BC. She is a Registered Autism Service Provider, and is a member of the POTC Autism Advisory Committee. |
Ladan Mosadegh, MScOT.
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Ladan Mosadegh has been practicing Occupational Therapy with children for a number of years and has a passion working with children. Her work experience includes a combination of school, home, and clinic settings. Ladan received her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University, QC. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Fraser Valley, BC. She has considerable experience working with school aged and pre-school aged children who have a wide range of challenges, including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, learning difficulties, and written output challenges. Ladan has a natural ability to connect with children of all ages.
Ladan is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the College of Occupational Therapists of BC. |
Rachel Klingler, MScOT.
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Rachel Klingler completed her Bachelors and Masters of Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University in 2006 and 2007, respectively. She has worked as a direct service provider in a private OT clinic, and as a consultant in school and clinical settings. Rachel has provided OT services to children ranging from infancy to 18 years of age with a variety of conditions including autism spectrum, sensory processing concerns, attention deficit hyperactivity, developmental coordination disorders, fine and gross motor delays, and visual perceptual challenges.
Rachel’s quest for knowledge and experience is supported by participation in continuing education courses including Therapeutic Listening (R), DIR/Floortime (R), Infant Massage Instructor Certification, and her current pursuit to become certified in Sensory Integration. Rachel brings over 10 years of experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge to her work with children and values the importance of building rapport with the child as well as the family. Rachel is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the College of Occupational Therapists of BC. She is a Registered Autism Service Provider. |
Karen Chu, MScOT.
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Karen Chu has always had a passion for working in paediatrics. She obtained her Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree, and her Master of Occupational Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia. Prior to working as an occupational therapist, Karen worked extensively within the paediatric population, from a summer day camp leader to an applied behavioural analysis therapist for children with Autism. Karen’s clinical experiences include working with children of all ages, completing assessments and interventions in acute and community settings. She has worked with children with various developmental, neurological, and physical disabilities. Karen values the importance of client and family-centred practice, and believes that every child should live life to their highest potential.
Karen is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the College of Occupational Therapists of BC. |
Sioux Bonderove, Yoga Instructor
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Sioux Bonderove has been teaching yoga on the North Shore for three years, working with students of a variety of ages and skill levels. She has a strong understanding of how the practice of yoga can open the body over a period of time, often with profound results. Sioux works closely with her students, and through the use of physiological language, encourages them to cultivate patience while helping them achieve increased flexibility and strength. Through meditation, she enables students to visualize their goals and work more effectively toward reaching them. Sioux has been studying yoga since 1999 and has great appreciation for how valuable the practice can be on and off the mat! Please click here to see our current yoga classes.
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