Occupational Therapy
We offer a range of occupational therapy services for preschool and school aged children, including occupational therapy for autism.
Occupational Therapy for pre-school children
Occupational therapy can help children from ages 3-5 with a whole variety of issues, from sensory regulation issues to difficulty engaging with everyday activities. Our therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the parents, built to help your child thrive.
Occupational Therapy for school age children
When working with children from ages 5 to 16, we aim to work in collaboration with both the parents and your child's education setting. Our therapy helps your child tackle any sensory, social or behavioural challenges, so that they are able to fully participate in the world around them.
Occupational Therapy for teens & young adults
Occupational therapy for 16 to 25-year-olds is goal focussed. We help your young person identify and achieve their goals, overcoming the barriers they face and equipping them with the tools they need. Along the way, we often address mental health needs as well as any physical and sensory struggles they face.
Occupational Therapy Assessment Process
There are four parts to our detailed Occupational Therapy Assessment:
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An online questionnaire is sent to parents prior to your assessment appointment.
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We book a face to face assessment either at home or in school. This is with your child/young person and their parent/carer. We will ask you about:
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Developmental history
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Sensory processing and its impact on daily living
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Daily routine and living skills including washing, dressing, toileting, eating and sleeping
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How your child copes in the nursery / school environment
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Friendships / interactions with peers
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Mental health, including anxiety and low mood
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We will use both formal and informal assessment tools to understand your child’s sensory processing skills and motor skills.
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Finally, we’ll identify your goals and your child’s goals - what you want to achieve and what your child wants to achieve through therapy.
During the assessment families will learn some basic sensory regulation strategies that they are able to start using straight away. We want families to feel empowered to support their child and feel it is important for them to gain some understanding of sensory processing and its impact on daily function from the very beginning.
As part of our assessment package we will write a short summary report which will detail our formulation of the strengths and difficulties with recommendations for home and nursery / school. As part of our recommendations we may suggest further Occupational Therapy sessions. We will always be led by families and a plan for support or intervention will be made collaboratively.
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