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By: Michelle Warren, Physiotherapist (Pediatric)
Intensive therapy provides longer, more frequent sessions over a shorter period of time to drive motor learning and functional change. Instead of one weekly session stretched over months, we compress therapy into:
Why? Because repetition builds skill. And skill repetition drives brain change.
This model is used internationally, and we bring that same evidence-informed approach right here to families in Ottawa and across Canada.
Neuroplasticity is the nervous system’s ability to reorganize and build stronger neural pathways. When children practice movements repeatedly and intensively:
Think of it like road construction:
At first, there are bumps, stop signs, and detours. With repeated work, the road gets paved, widened, and optimized. Travel becomes faster and smoother. That’s what happens in the brain during intensive therapy. Neuroplasticity is strongest in the early years (especially under age 3), but it continues throughout life. That means it’s never “too late” — but earlier, focused intervention can be powerful.
Every intensive starts with intention.
We gather detailed information about:
A physiotherapist (and potentially OT) assesses:
Each child receives a structured, individualized therapy plan. Sessions may include:
We use your child’s interests to drive engagement. Therapy should be hard work — but it should also feel like adventure.
Every child’s program looks different because every child’s nervous system, diagnosis, and goals are different.
Our pediatric intensive therapy programs in Ottawa are commonly used for children with:
We also support children who need a focused “boost” before major transitions (starting school, returning to sport, post-orthopedic surgery, etc.). If you’re not sure whether your child is a candidate, that’s exactly what a discovery call is for.
Families travel to large centres for intensive therapy. But you don’t have to leave Ontario.
At Play On Pediatric Therapy in Ottawa, we offer:
When appropriate, we integrate Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech Therapy together during intensives, creating a true multi-disciplinary experience under one roof.
For families in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Montreal, and even Toronto — we provide a high-quality alternative closer to home.
Intensive therapy works best when:
It is not about “more therapy.” It is about strategic therapy. If your child has plateaued, is preparing for surgery, recovering from surgery, or you simply want to maximize a window of neuroplastic opportunity — an intensive may be the right next step.
If you’ve been searching for:
You’ve found it. At Play On Pediatric Therapy, we believe in Family. Growth. Adventure. Intensive therapy is about all three: supporting families, driving meaningful growth, and helping kids discover what their bodies are capable of.
Our intensive blocks typically book 2+ months in advance, especially during summer and school breaks.
To get started call 613-699-0787 or email info@playonpediatric.com to request a discovery call. We’ll guide you through the process step by step.
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