Francine Persico MSc. OT; OT Reg. (Ont.)

Co-Director

Francine Persico is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario. She completed her Masters of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2008 and her Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario in 2006.

Francine has extensive experience working with preschoolers, school age children and adolescents in home, school, community-based settings and private practice. She has provided occupational therapy assessments, treatment and consultation to children, parents and school board professionals to promote skill development in the areas of gross and fine motor skills, sensory integration, written expression, activities of daily living, play based behaviours and self-regulation.

Francine is passionate about creating a collaborative working relationship with parents and school board professionals in promoting skill development in her clients through practical, easily implemented strategies for both home and school settings. She provides individual and group treatment sessions to children and adolescents affected by Developmental Delays, Gross and Fine motor delays, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders, Dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. Francine also teaches at The University of Toronto’s Occupational Therapy Department teaching labs on sensory processing and family-centered care to Masters students.

Megan Silverhart MSc. OT; OT Reg. (Ont.)

Co-Director

Megan Silverhart is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.  Megan completed her Masters of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2009 and has been working in paediatrics since that time.

Megan has extensive experience working in both the clinical and school settings, with clients ranging from babies to adolescents. Megan's practice ranges from assessment to consultation and treatment of children with diagnoses that include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, Fine and Gross Motor Delays, feeding challenges, and sensory processing difficulties.  Megan additionally consults with the Kindercare Pediatrics and has previous experience working with children with behavioural challenges.

Megan understands the importance of working closely with her families and school professionals and strives to build and maintain such relationships to help her clients reach their full potential. She strives to provide therapy sessions that are creative, enjoyable, and productive for each client, tailored to meet their goals and individual needs.  Megan feels fortunate to be working with the paediatric population and their families.

Meital Kraut MSc. OT; OT Reg. (Ont.)

Associate

Meital Kraut completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba after studying psychology at McGill University. Meital is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and enjoys promoting skill development and independence in activities of daily living.

Meital brings experience from working with a wide range of client populations including Indigenous youth, adults in Toronto’s downtown core, and children both in clinical and school-based settings. Meital has provided assessment, consultation and treatment for children with a variety of abilities including challenges with fine and gross motor planning and coordination; difficulty with social and emotional regulation, sensory processing and integration differences; and challenges with executive functioning skills. She has been providing client-centred care as part of Building Blocks Therapy since 2021.

In collaboration with families and care teams, Meital uses her enthusiastic, creative, and caring personality to help her clients build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals. While Meital is not working and playing with her clients, she enjoys spending time outside and exploring the best ice cream spots in Toronto.