Joanne Conte Casola

Director, Hands On! Therapy for Children

Joanne Conte Casola, OT Reg. (Ont) is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1995. She is the founder of a well-established private practice serving children, youth, and families. Joanne has worked extensively in community and home care settings, as well as at The Hospital for Sick Children, and currently provides assessment, treatment, and consultation services to children, families, educators, and schools across public and private sectors.

Joanne’s practice focuses on optimizing functional participation across home, school, and community environments, regardless of diagnosis. Her areas of expertise include child development, executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, social-emotional learning, fine motor development, and educational curriculum support. She also contributes to a transdisciplinary mental health team, consulting on complex child and youth mental health cases across the province.

Joanne has a particular interest in supporting children and families affected by ADHD and related challenges. She offers parent coaching and caregiver support using a holistic, strengths-based approach that promotes self-awareness, resilience, and healthy development. Her advanced training includes the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)/Integrated Listening System (iLS), SOS Approach to Feeding, Interoception Assessment, Mindful Self-Compassion, and The Zones of Regulation. Joanne is known for her compassionate, collaborative style and her commitment to evidence-based, practical interventions.

In addition to her professional work, Joanne is a mother of three, bringing lived experience and insight to her work with families. Her ability to connect meaningfully with clients reflects her lifelong passion for supporting children’s growth, well-being, and success.

For further information please contact Joanne directly at jcontecasola@gmail.com or 416-919-9982.

Joanne Conte Casola OT Reg. (Ont) is a registered health care professional with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.