PlayWorks Therapy

Occupational Therapy

A pediatric occupational therapist (OT) helps children build the skills they need to participate in daily activities (occupations) at home, school, and in the community. For children, these occupations often include playing, learning, socializing, and taking care of themselves.


Occupational Therapy Assistant

A pediatric occupational therapy assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist (OT) to help children build the skills they need for daily life, learning, and play.

Lillie is a passionate pediatric occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental differences, and more than 12 years of clinical practice as an occupational therapist. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Lillie is a registered occupational therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) and a registered health professional on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) in British Columbia. In her current practice, Lillie works with children of all ages using a play-based, sensory integration–informed approach to promote development, engagement, and functional independence. Her practice is grounded in building strong, collaborative relationships with families and creating individualized, meaningful interventions that help each child reach their fullest potential.

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Julia is an occupational therapy assistant with over five years of experience supporting children with diverse needs across community and school settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University and a Certificate in Infant Development and Supported Childcare from the University of British Columbia.

Julia’s professional background includes working as an Early Childhood Educator with the Developmental Disabilities Association and as a Child, Youth, and Family Support Worker in the public school system. In these roles, she collaborated closely with school-based teams to provide individualized social-emotional and behavioural supports to children and families.

Grounded in play-based approaches, sensory integration principles, and relationship-focused practice, Julia provides child-centred, individualized support that fosters development, confidence, and meaningful engagement in daily activities.

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