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, the 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.  Our OTs can travel to your home on the North Shore or in Vancouver to provide treatment. 

Please find latest reliable information on COVID-19 in links below: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Public Health Officer, has recently asked all British Columbians to “do their part to prevent the transmission of infections in our communities and in our health-care system.”
 
You can stay healthy and prevent the spread of infections by:
  • washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
  • avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands;
  • avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
  • coughing or sneezing into your sleeve and not your hands;
  • staying home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others.
 
Please see the additional links below for more information.
 
WHO FAQ: For more commonly asked questions and answers on COVID-19, visit the
WHO Web site. 
Health Canada: For more information on the Government of Canada’s precautions at international airports and borders, visit Health Canada’s Web site.
Health Canada: Information about COVID-19 and animals.


We are currently hiring! 

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Mahshid Hosseini, MSc, BSc(OT), Reg. OT (BC), Occupational Therapist

Our Team: 

Mahshid Hosseini, MSc, BSc(OT), Reg. OT (BC), Occupational Therapist, director, has over 20 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 workshops 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 mother of 2 children, 21 and 15 years old.  In her free time, she spends time with her children; she loves yoga, hikes, skies and is learning to ice skate.
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Mahshid is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.  She is a  Registered Autism Service Provider. 



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Matthew So, BKin, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Matthew So, BKin, OTA, completed his Bachelor's of Kinesiology degree in 2019. This fall, he will take his first step towards a career in occupational therapy by pursuing his Masters of Occupational Therapy degree at UBC. He developed a passion for working with paediatric populations through his extensive volunteer work with the Special Olympics as a running coach and camp leader. In addition, Matthew had the opportunity to deliver home programs to children facing cognitive, physical, and behavioural challenges as an OTA under the guidance of a paediatric OT. As a former student-athlete and certified Kinesiologist, he was able to experience first-hand, the importance of physical activity in developing confidence, life skills, and promoting overall wellness. With his enthusiasm and creativity, Matthew hopes to encourage all clients to be physically active in their everyday lives through playful sport and activities. At Skilled Kids, Matthew will take on both OTA and administration duties under Mahshid's supervision. He looks forward to taking an active role in supporting clients with achieving their unique occupational therapy goals and building meaningful relationships with them as well as their families.
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​Growing up in Vancouver, Matthew has always had a fond appreciation for the outdoors and is constantly searching for the next big hike or camping trip. In his free time, he participates in a wide range of sports including running, ultimate frisbee, badminton, and most recently Muay Thai kick boxing. He is also a hockey enthusiast and never misses a Canucks game despite their lack of playoff success. Matthew is fluent in both English and Chinese (Cantonese). 

Support Staff has access to client files for administrative purposes. 
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Alessandra Roder, Office Manager
Alessandra Roder, Office Manager, graduated in Business Administration at Mackenzie University Brazil. She is currently studying post-baccalaureate in International Business at Capilano University.  She moved to Vancouver from Brazil in 2018 with her family and joined Skilled Kids team as the Office Manager. She is responsible for maintaining the efficiency and productivity of the office, she is also in charge of accountability and client records. She has over 10 years of experience in the administrative sector at medium and large corporations, and she is responsible for the efficient functioning of the office through a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks.

Alessandra is well organized, optimistic and has excellent communication skills, which allows her to support our clients and make the best of our organization in the administrative sector. She loves to spend time with family, hike, bike and cook. Alessandra is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, as well as she can communicate in German.