KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

Meet Trish, Clinical Researcher and Occupational Therapist at KidsAbility

Trish’s path to becoming an Occupational Therapist (OT) was shaped by her passion for helping others. While studying kinesiology, she discovered her interest in rehabilitation, and her experience working at a summer camp on the inclusion team confirmed her love for supporting children. Occupational therapy became the perfect way to bring those passions together.

As a Clinical Researcher with KidsAbility Rocket Discovery Centre, Trish values working alongside a team that shares common goals while bringing diverse perspectives and experiences. She enjoys the opportunity to continuously learn, challenge her thinking, and grow professionally through collaboration.

She’s especially excited about projects that take a multidisciplinary approach to supporting client care, believing strongly in the power of teamwork to create meaningful, lasting impact for families.

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the incredible employees who make KidsAbility a special place to work through their dedication and passion for what they do.



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Therapy Tip of the Week: Micro‑Rest Moments

Short pauses are more powerful than they look. A 60–90 second break gives the brain time to reset, especially during activities that require focus, coordination, or patience.

Try adding tiny “reset moments” between tasks at home or school - a stretch, a deep breath, or even looking away from the activity for a few seconds. These quick rests can help children return feeling calmer, more regulated, and ready to participate.

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It’s back! 🍦

Blizz for Kids returns to Dairy Queen on King St North in Waterloo on Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20, and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make it a success!

Spend the day spreading smiles, supporting families, and being part of a fun community event. $2 from every Blizzard sold will support KidsAbility!

Location:
Dairy Queen Chill & Grill
628 King St N, Waterloo

Come out, cool down, and give it back.

Sign up for your preferred shift and location: https://www.kidsability.ca/about-us/volunteer-opportunities/ -opportunity-dq-blizz-for-kids / through our Link in Bio, under "Volunteer with KidsAbility". through our Link in Bio, under "Volunteer with KidsAbility".

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✨ We are three days away from the "Developing Toileting Readiness" Virtual Workshop! ✨

KidsAbility is offering an introductory workshop that covers the foundational skills children need before beginning the toileting journey. Learn what readiness looks like, how to build a successful toileting routine, and ways to naturally incorporate reinforcement to support progress and confidence.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Virtual

To register for the workshop, please use the Teams link: a8524093-28da-4df1-aed4-399e1b5fb6f9@e8b5d86f-23b0-4067-8922-2922044547cd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a8524093-28da-4df1-aed4-399e1b5fb6f9@e8b5d86f-23b0-4067-8922-2922044547cd