TEAM
Jenna
Schuweiler
(she/her)
Occupational Therapist
MScOT, BMSc
English
Virtual/online
- Children and youth (Ages 5-16)
- Parents and families of ND children
- School Groups
- Teachers and educational assistants
- Organizations
- Consulting professionals
My Story
I am an occupational therapist with a whole-being approach to supporting individuals to engage more fully in the everyday activities that matter most to them. I work closely with parents to explore their child’s unique strengths and design personalized strategies that promote growth and autonomy. Above all, I offer care that is relevant, empowering, transparent, and created to bring greater ease and confidence to children and their families.
About Me
Occupational therapists (OTs) specialize in understanding how people function in their everyday lives. We work closely with clients to explore the everyday activities, tasks, and experiences—referred to as “occupations”—that bring us purpose, meaning, and satisfaction. For children and youth, this is the art and science of supporting activities like play, self-care, learning, self awareness, connection, establishing routines, and taking on new responsibilities.
Whether we’re addressing sensory processing challenges, emotional regulation, executive functioning, or daily routines, I take a holistic approach. This means looking at the whole child—physically, socially, mentally, environmentally and emotionally, to better be able to design an approach with lasting change. I’m especially mindful of finding the right environments –just as a plant thrives when its soil is adjusted to suit its needs – so too can we nurture growth by exploring the ideal ecosystem surrounding each child.
As OTs, we wear many hats—coach, educator, case manager, resource developer, advocate, and more. Something I care deeply about is helping parents understand and nurture their child’s authentic neurodivergent self. I see the parent as the true expert, and together, we can find practical solutions to challenges. My goal is to share knowledge in a way that empowers parents to feel resourced in navigating future challenges, while also providing actionable steps that feel realistic and hopefully – fun!
It’s a deep honour to be invited into a family’s journey, at any stage of the process.
When I’m not supporting families, you might find me creating art, singing, exploring nature, or tending to my chickens… sometimes all at once!
I serve these communities
- Parents and caregivers
- Late, early or not yet diagnosed
- Students
- Homeschooled families
- Co-occurring disabilities
I can help with
- Assessments
- Body awareness
- Environmental assessments/ecosystem
- Ergonomics
- Executive Functioning (organization, time management, task initiation, etc)
- Fine motor skills consultation (including handwriting)
- Focus and attention
- Healthy habits (eg. sleep, movement)
- Identifying feelings
- Managing energy levels
- Meaningful activity/leisure
- Melt downs/shut downs
- Mindfulness
- Nervous system education
- Pain
- Parent coaching
- Parent education
- Planning (projects and time)
- Problem solving
- School concerns/IEP
- Screen time
- Self advocacy
- Self awareness
- Self help routines (hygiene, dressing, toileting)
- Self Regulation
- Sensory processing differences
- Transitions between activities/events
- Universal design
- Visual supports (schedules, task visuals)
- Workplace Accommodation
I am trained in
All Scattergram team members are trained in the A.C.C.E.P.T. Program™ and use modified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Intersectional, LGBTQ2SI+-Affirming, and Strengths-Based approaches, and, of course, the ACCEPT Modality. And each therapist also has their own skills, professional expertise, and experience.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Humanistic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychological safety in the workplace
Fees
Individuals - $175 per 50 minute session
Families - $175 per 50 minute session
Families - $250 per 75 minute
Free Consultation
The Practice
This practice is a virtual practice. At present, all sessions take place online. The platform we use is called Jane, a practice management system designed by and for Canadian health and mental health professionals.
Insurance Coverage
Registered practitioners’ fees may be covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans. Check with your provider.
Cancellation Policy
Without 48 hours advance notice for appointment cancellations, the full session fee will be billed.
Get Connected
Book a Free Consultation
Before connecting you with Jenna, we would like to invite you for a free twenty-minute consultation with our Client Care Coordinator.
The consultation is not a therapy session. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about us and for us to make sure you are in the best possible hands.
Therapy is all about the right fit. We are sure you’ll find the right fit with us, where neurodivergence is normal.
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