Author Archives: Jordana Schwarz, MSc.OT., OT Reg. (Ont.)

About Jordana Schwarz, MSc.OT., OT Reg. (Ont.)

Jordana is a certified Occupational Therapist who received a Master of Science degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Jordana is a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT).

Make it Multi-Sensory

With the beginning of school just a couple weeks away, sharpening up those pencils and cleaning out that craft center is sure to be on the agenda. Summer tends to be a well-deserved break for children, allowing them to spend…

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Infant Feeding – Recent Changes to the Health Canada Guidelines

How long (if at all) should I be breastfeeding my baby? When is the right time to start introducing solid foods to my baby? What foods should I be offering my baby? Have you ever found yourself debating the answer…

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An Affordable and Accessible Pencil Weight

An Occupational Therapist may have recommended a weighted pencil for your child.  Use of a weighted pencil can provide benefits in the following areas: Pencil Pressure: Children who struggle with limited hand strength often exert little force when they write,…

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