Daily Living Skills & Independence
Helping children master the everyday routines — dressing, toileting, hygiene, and self-feeding — that build real independence and confidence.
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About this service
Daily Living Skills & Independence
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the self-care tasks every child needs to grow into: getting dressed, using the toilet, washing hands, brushing teeth, tying shoes, and feeding themselves. When these are a daily battle, it affects the whole family — rushed mornings, stressful bedtimes, and a child who feels “behind” their peers.
Our occupational therapist breaks each routine into achievable steps and works on the underlying skills — motor coordination, sequencing, sensory tolerance, and confidence. We also coach you on the setup, tools, and strategies that make independence stick at home.
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When to reach out
Signs your child might benefit
Still needs significant help dressing or undressing for their age
Resists or struggles with brushing teeth, hair, or washing hands
Trouble with fasteners — buttons, zippers, snaps, laces
Relies on adults for tasks same-age peers do on their own
Difficulty with toileting routines or toilet training
Can’t yet manage utensils, cups, or self-feeding independently
Avoids or melts down during self-care routines
Why Vitality Kids
Why Ottawa families choose us
Paediatric-focused care
Play-based & goal-driven
Family-centred plans
Connected team
Our approach
How we help
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Break routines into steps
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Strengthen the foundations
Recommend the right tools
Empower the family
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Meet Our Registered Occupational therapist
Monika Lebouthillier
Book an appointment with Monika Lebouthillier
Occupational Therapist · Riverside South
Languages: Bilingual in English and French
Monika LeBouthillier is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She holds a Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa and provides services in both English and French.
Monika works with children and families to support participation and independence in everyday activities. Her areas of practice include sensory processing and regulation, emotional regulation, feeding, fine motor and gross motor skill development, self-care skills (activities of daily living), handwriting, visual-motor integration, and executive functioning. She has experience supporting children with a variety of developmental, sensory, and neurodiverse profiles.
Monika takes a collaborative, family-centered approach to care and strives to create engaging, meaningful interventions tailored to each child’s unique strengths and goals. She is committed to providing evidence-informed services that promote confidence, skill development, and successful participation at home, school, and in the community.
Questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Can occupational therapy help with toilet training?
My child is capable but won’t do things independently — can OT help?
Do you recommend equipment or adaptive tools?
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Vitality Kids — Riverside South, Ottawa
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Vitality Kids — Riverside South
Address
Earl Armstrong Plaza
160 Blanca Street, Unit 9
Gloucester, ON K1V 2V6
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Areas We Serve
Riverside South, Findlay Creek, Barrhaven, Manotick & Greater Ottawa
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Locations
Vitality Kids
Earl Armstrong Plaza- 160 Blanca Street, Unit 9
Hours
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