What is Occupational Therapy ?

Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with children and young people to maximise their potential in specific areas and to increase independence at home, school and leisure activities.

Partnership with parents / carers, school and other professionals is crucial to achieving greater independence for the positive benefit of the individual and those involved in their care.

Private Occupational Therapy Services provided:

Comprehensive assessment and treatment service to children and young people.

I can provide:

Home and School Assessment and treatment of:

Sensory Processing

Advice on the use of sensory regulation products including weighted blankets, backpacks and neck wraps, Miracle belts, Noise cancelling headphones, ear defenders. Implementation of desensitisation programme.

Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
Auditory processing
Visual perception
Handwriting - Development of pencil grip

Pre-writing skills – writing name, colouring

Functional skills: Including but not limited to Teeth cleaning programme, Toiletting, Dressing programme, Feeding, Hand washing
Environmental assessment.

The School Setting Interview assesses the impact of the school social and physical environment on students with physical, emotional, developmental and behavioural difficulties; identifying the need for accommodations (changes).
Residential Environmental Impact Survey

The assessment and usage of adaptive equipment

Classroom skills - Scissor skills
Paediatric Interest Profiles gather information on present and future interests. 3 versions ensure suitability for children and adolescents.
Occupational Self Assessment and Child Occupational Self Assessment. Identify an individual’s competence for doing everyday occupations (activities). The assessment enables the individual to indicate personal values and to set priorities for change by assessing the importance of those everyday occupations.

Reports:

Full assessment
School transition
Statement of Special Educational needs
Review

Treatment:

School based programmes or intervention
Individual sensory diets
Specialist treatment interventions
Individual sessions

Teaching new ways of approaching tasks
How to break down activities into achievable components e.g. sequencing a complex task like cooking a complex meal.

Distance home programmes

Guidance to family members and caregivers.

Training:

To Schools and Early years settings
Health professionals
Families
Doctors, GP's and Allied Health Professionals
Residential homes (young people with autism)

If you require a specific service to meet your child’s needs or Education and Health Care Needs plan, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements further.

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