Mackenzie Cheung

Mackenzie is a registered Occupational Therapist based in Ontario, Canada.

She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) from the University of Toronto and a research-based Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from Western University. Her graduate thesis explored caregivers’ lived experiences with home exercise programs for children with developmental delays, highlighting the importance of family-centred care and collaborative goal-setting—principles she integrates into her daily practice.

Mackenzie has experience supporting neurodivergent children and adults, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and global developmental delay (GDD). Her areas of focus include sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and gross motor development.

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Drawing on her academic background in occupational therapy and health and rehabilitation sciences, Mackenzie takes a collaborative, family-centred approach to supporting children and their families. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

 

• Handwriting and pre-writing skills

• Fine motor development

• Gross motor development

• Sensory processing

• Emotional regulation

• Feeding and mealtime participation

 

To complement her clinical experience, Mackenzie has pursued advanced professional training, including:

 

• Learning Without Tears: Handwriting Certification (Handwriting Specialist)

• Experience with the Zones of Regulation® framework to support emotional regulation

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care

• Ongoing professional development in sensory processing, motor skills, and feeding interventions

 

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Mackenzie is dedicated to empowering children to participate meaningfully in their everyday lives while helping families feel confident and supported throughout the therapy process.

 

Outside of work, Mackenzie enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and cooking (she makes a pretty mean dumpling!). Lately, she has been experimenting with baking and homemade ice cream—always up for trying something new!