Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children facing developmental delays or sensory, motor, or learning difficulties to improve their everyday skills through assessment and treatment tailored to their age. A specific type of OT called Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) therapy uses a fun, play-based approach in a practice setting to challenge and help a child's brain better process sensory information like touch, movement, and sound. By engaging in child-directed activities with specialised equipment, the brain can reorganise itself, leading to lasting functional improvements, and therapists follow specific guidelines to ensure the therapy is delivered effectively.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS: • Initial telephonic interview: Discussion with parent/guardian regarding the the reason for referral. • Background Information & Consent Form: To be completed by parent/guardian. • Sensory Survey: Parent and teacher complete an online sensory survey. • Assessment: A comprehensive assessment - standardised tests completed with the child (approx. 2 hours - completed in 1or 2 sessions) • Report: The findings from the sensory survey and standardised tests are compiled into a detailed report. • Feedback Session: An online feedback session is held with parents/guardians to discuss the report and therapy options.
OT SERVICES with Children aged 4 years+:
• Comprehensive OT Assessment :
This includes the assessment of sensory, fine & gross motor, handwriting, visual
perception and academic skills; SPM-2 Home & School sensory survey;
comprehensive report; sensory recommendations; and online feedback session.
• Home & School Sensory Survey & Recommendations: This includes SPM-2 Home & School sensory survey; detailed report;
sensory recommendations; and online feedback session.
• Self-Regulation Program: This is adapted from the Alert Program and Zones of Regulation and is presented
in 6 x 45 min sessions for the child and parents/guardian to attend together, developing an individualised sensory toolkit and sensory passport for the child.
• Speed-up Handwriting Program
• Clever Fingers Fine Motor Program
• Phono-graphix Spelling & Reading Program
• Sensory Integration Therapy
• Group/ Individual Occupational Therapy
OT Sessions / Consultations are offered in the following sessions: • 1 hour • 45 mins • 30 mins
For more information, contact Shannon: [email protected]
B.Sc (Occupational Therapy), PG Dip (Sensory Integration)
Phone: 07709546776
Email: [email protected]
