Initially we like to talk to parents, carers and teachers as the people who know the child best. Your child will then be assessed. If required a parent feedback session can be organised to discuss the report more fully.
If your child has already been assessed, we are happy to create a treatment programme based on the previous assessment.
The assessment may include:
- Listening to you and your child
- Standardised assessment
- Clinical observations
- Liaison and discussion with other relevant professionals (eg Teachers, Educational Psychologists, SALT)
Areas of assessment will look at the following areas of development as appropriate:
- Sensory processing
- Visual perception
- Handwriting
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills
- Timing and Sequencing
- Self care skills
After the assessment you may be sent a full report with recommendations.
What treatment is likely to include
- Functional treatment goals worked out in consultation with child and parents prior to starting therapy, so that outcomes can be measured.
- 1:1 sessions on a weekly basis for a block of treatment. Each session lasts for approximately one hour which includes time to speak with parents and catch up on progress and specific issues.
- Treatment sessions with a clear home / school programme.
- Interactive Metronome home e-clinic.
- Timocco home programmes.
Treatment activities and play may include, but are not limited to, using recommended treatment methods for which I am qualified:
- Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Technique and Sensory Diet
Handwriting assessment
"Small changes can make a big difference."
This six year old boy initially was sitting on a chair too high for him with a desk equally too high. His pen control was poor, as was his pencil grip. In positioning him differently , altering his writing implement and giving him a line on which to focus, he was able to make clear improvement. Within a short time of regular input his handwriting was very nearly as good as his peer group.
It is knowing what to change and how, that can make such a difference to handwriting in one day.
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Call now on 0775 9669 885 for free telephone consultation or meet up in person to discuss your child's needs and to establish the best way forward to address their difficulties.