Please note: As of December 2023 our wait list is full
Children’s occupational therapy helps to support children in fully engaging and participating in their chosen activities in a way that works best for them.
Occupational therapists provide advice, support and interventions to help children and young people develop their skills in everyday activities such as playing, doing schoolwork, getting dressed, eating, reading and sports.
This includes supporting sensory processing, self-care, dyspraxia, developmental coordination disorder and fine motor skill development.
As of August 2023, our wait list is currently full.
What we offer
Assessment
Our occupational therapy assessments help us to offer a clear and comprehensive report of your child’s developmental strengths and needs.
You can read more about how our assessments work here.
Individual therapy
Our occupational therapists work with your child on whatever it is that they are struggling with. We can do this at our clinic, in school or online.
Support at home and school
We also offer comprehensive strategies and support for families and schools.
How this can help
As well as building your child’s confidence, dexterity and skill set, our occupational therapists can also help with:
- Poor handwriting
- Slow dressing
- Poor ball skills/poor coordination with sports,
- Difficulty balancing
- Poor hand-to-eye co-ordination
- Sensory issues including sensitivity and levels of arousal
How much does it cost?
Due to the bespoke nature of our services, prices are available on request.
Occupational Therapy Consultation and Assessment FAQ
What is occupational therapy for?
Children’s occupational therapy helps to support children in fully engaging and participating in their chosen activities in a way that works best for them.
Occupational therapists provide advice, support and interventions to help children and young people develop their skills in everyday activities such as playing, doing schoolwork, getting dressed, eating, reading and sports.
This includes supporting sensory processing, self-care, dyspraxia, developmental coordination disorder and fine motor skill development.
Paediatric or children’s occupational therapists are allied health professionals (AHP) and alongside our speech and language therapists and our psychologists.
Who carries out the consultation and assessment?
Our Occupational Therapy consultations and assessments are carried out by Heather Richards (Lead Occupational Therapist).
What happens during these sessions?
Initially, you will be invited to attend an online consultation to discuss your child’s needs. Following this initial consultation, if an in-clinic appointment is considered the next appropriate step, we will then arrange this.
We may also be able to support by online consultation, working directly with your child or providing advice to the family, carers or school.
What happens afterwards?
Both the consultation record and assessment report will be produced between 6 and 8 weeks after the final consultation. Specific guidance on what needs to be implemented at school and home is also provided.
Does the assessment follow HCPC and RCOT guidelines?
Our assessments are conduced within both HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics as well as the RCOT professional standards and ethics.
Is there any follow up support?
We can offer advice on further support and guidance and point you in the right direction of the best people.
What other professional support is available?
As we work as part of a team made up of professionals in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, we are able to offer support for any further needs identified in your assessment. This includes autism and ADHD, mental health, speech and language, and sensory motor needs as well as ongoing interventions and therapies with children and parents.
Is there anything else I need to know?
If you have any more questions or would like more information, please contact us here.
What we cannot help with
As we are not a crisis service, we are unfortunately unable to offer assessment of mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, psychosis, an established eating disorder or in cases where there is extensive self-harm or suicidal ideation.
Who should I speak to in case of an emergency?
We are not a mental health crisis service so if you have immediate concerns about your child or young person’s wellbeing, please contact the emergency services or your local NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service crisis telephone line.
Other useful organisations include:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123 or text “Shout” to 85258.
