What can I do for your child? I will usually start with a full assessment. Depending on your child’s needs and abilities, and your priorities as a parent, an assessment may include: Standardised assessment (formal and scored with age norms against the general population) Parent interview Clinical observations Functional skills assessment School/nursery visit or telephone discussion with teaching staff Provision of a detailed report Following assessment, recommendations will be made and a plan discussed with you. This may include: Tips and advice Treatment sessions carried out at home/school/nursery/clinic Setting up a home/school program for others to folllow Consultation and review Training & education for parents/teachers Would your child benefit from OT? Sensory processing difficulties: Sensory Processing Disorder Children with Autism Regulation and modulation difficulties e.g. seeking or avoiding certain sensory input such as wanting to move too much or disliking the feel of certain clothing or textures on the skin Children who appear not to register pain Poor attention and focus Emotional reactivity Gross and fine motor (movement) skills: Developmental Coordination Disorder Dyspraxia / poor motor planning Developmental delay Clumsy movements Poor handwriting Difficulty with bilateral skills i.e. using two hands together Difficulty with fine motor tasks such as shoe laces, clothing fastenings, cutlery Poor body awareness, bangs into things, walks with heavy steps Cognitive (learning) and visual perceptual skills: ADHD / attention difficulties Poor handwriting Specific visual perceptual difficulties Functional and self care tasks Specific conditions: Cerebral palsy; hemiplegia; neurological conditions Syndromes Congenital conditions Acquired injuries