Assessment for Developmental Coordination Disorder (£800)

Developmental Coordination Disorder (previously known as Dyspraxia) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. Symptoms are typically present from early childhood and include clumsiness, slowness, or inaccuracy of motor performance. Our service includes a three hour face-to-face assessment with an Occupational Therapist either in school or at home, discussion with key staff at school, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call.    

Gross Motors Skills Assessment (£550)

If the difficulties reported relate specifically to gross motor skills alone (e.g. difficulty with riding a bicycle, throwing, catching, kicking a ball etc) the our Occupational Therapists may recommend this assessment. This includes a two hour face-to-face assessment either in school or at home, discussion with key staff at school, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. Please note this assessment is only available for children between the ages of 3-16. 

Fine Motors Skills Assessment (£550)

If the difficulties reported relate specifically to fine motor skills (e.g.  difficulties with handwriting, messy eating, doing up zips, buttons, tying shoelaces etc) the our Occupational Therapists may recommend this assessment. This includes a two hour face-to-face assessment either in school or at home, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call.  This assessment is available for both children and adults. 

Sensory Processing Assessment (£285 for adults or £550 for children)

This assessment is for people who have difficulties tolerating noises, tastes, textures of food, or are highly sensitive to touch including feel of clothing on skin. It includes a one hour online interview, a classroom observation (children only) a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental disorder such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, occupational therapy or assessment for sensory processing needs may have been recommended. People diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorders often present with concurrent difficulties in sensory processing and/or gross and fine motor difficulties.  These can have a significant impact upon performance academically, socially, emotionally, and affect confidence and emotional well-being. 

Following this initial appointment the Occupational Therapist may recommend one of the following If following this initial appointment an assessment is not required, then follow-up appointments to guide you through the interventions Best evidence for occupational therapy suggests that it is delivered in blocks of 6-8 sessions that support day-to-day delivery of the intervention in a natural environment and then allowing the intervention time to embed and become part of the normal routine with a review after 2 weeks followed by a further review after 4 weeks. 

Home Assessment for the Elderly or Disabled. (£500)

Are you finding it difficult to manage in your home environment? Are you struggling with managing your personal care or dressing, having difficulty getting on and off the toilet, or in and out of the bath or shower? Do you have difficulty with your mobility, using the stairs in your home or have frequent falls? You may benefit from an occupational therapy assessment in your home environment. The assessment can help you to identify your goals and assess your ability to manage everyday tasks. These may include washing and dressing, meal preparation, moving around your home, appropriate seating, or advice on falls prevention. Our specialist Occupational Therapist can offer advice on how to increase your independence through grading and adapting tasks, or by making minor adaptations or equipment in your home. If adaptive equipment is recommended, this can be ordered on your behalf (any equipment orders will be charged separately). A follow-up visit will then be conducted to assess and educate around safe use of the equipment.

Handwriting Interventions (£160 per appointment)

Handwriting is used to express and communicate language in daily life. It is a whole body skill, involving the integration of motor, cognitive, perceptual and language skills. Handwriting is not a natural skill and therefore needs to be taught and practised.  If your child is struggling with handwriting, our Occupational Therapists can provide an assessment and intervention plan. This will include a mix of observational and standardised assessments, with tailored individual plans developed for your child's specific needs. Our Occupational Therapists will work collaboratively with the child, teacher and parent/s in order to provide the most holistic intervention.

Occupational Therapy for Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can have a huge impact on daily activities such as self-care, work or study, leisure and socialising. By using a client-centered and goal focused approach our Occupational Therapist can support you towards recovery by improving your relationship with food and your body. Occupational Therapy can be especially beneficial after being discharged from an in-patient hospital, day programme, or NHS out-patient service. For more information please visit our other service website www.theeatingdisorderservice.com/specialist-occupational-therapy