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.  Since then, she has established a flourishing private practice working with children, youth and families.  She has provided service to  community/home care agencies and practiced at the Hospital for Sick Children. Joanne provides direct assessment, treatment and consultative services to children, families and educators in the community and in public and private school sectors in various areas of practice, including child development, education curriculum, emotional regulation, sensory processing, playground design, and environmental modification. Joanne also serves on a multidisciplinary mental health team that consults to service providers across the province on complex mental health matters.

Joanne works with children in their schools, homes, at her home-based clinic, and virtually.  Her scope of practice is varied with a focus on optimizing function in all areas of performance, irrespective of a diagnosis.  Joanne has been a strong advocate and educator for her clients.  She provides a holistic, strengths-based approach to treatment, health and wellness. 

Joanne has a special interest in working with children and families with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Areas of specialty include executive function, emotional regulation, development of interoception and mindful self-awareness, sensory processing, social thinking and emotional learning, applied education and understanding of a diagnosis, fine motor skill development, handwriting and keyboarding.  She provides parent coaching and supportive counselling to empower caregivers to develop skills, optimize learning, connection and healthy child development. 

Joanne has received training and certification in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Interoceptive Assessment, Mindful Self-Compassion and The Zones of Regulation, with practical integration of the curriculum in schools and homes.  Joanne has extensive knowledge and experience in child development, behaviour and mental health.  Joanne provides a compassionate, collaborative and supportive approach to skill development and learning.   She thrives on continuing education and the implementation of practical, current and evidence-based strategies. 

Joanne is also a mother to three wonderful, vibrant and spirited children who keep her active and current in child development and family management. Joanne’s ability to genuinely connect with her clients and effect positive change is evidence of her life-long passion working with children. 

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.