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.
Occupational Therapy Assessments:
• Comprehensive OT Assessment (5-14 years):
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 (All ages):
This includes the SPM-2 Home & School sensory survey; detailed report; sensory recommendations; and online feedback session.
• Child OT Assessment without academic tests (5-14 years)
This includes the assessment of sensory, fine & gross motor, handwriting, visual perception skills; SPM-2 Home & School sensory survey; detailed report; sensory recommendations; and online feedback session.
• Academic Assessment: (6-17 years):
This includes the assessment of phonics, reading, spelling, compression, maths and handwriting; detailed report and online feedback session
• Pre-schooler OT Assessment (2-4,5 years):
This includes the assessment of sensory, fine & gross motor, reflexes, visual motor integration; SPM-2 Home & School sensory survey; comprehensive report; sensory recommendations; and online feedback session.
Occupational Therapy Interventions and Programs:
• Sensory Self-Regulation Program:
This is a combination of Sensory Integration Therapy, the Alert Program and Zones of Regulation and is presented in 6 x 30 min sessions for the child and parents/guardian to attend together, developing an individualised sensory toolkit and sensory passport
for the child.
• Interoception & Emotional Awareness Program:
This is a combination of Sensory Integration Therapy and the Anxiety Workbook (Ward & Galpin) and it is presented in 6 x 30 min sessions for the child and parents/guardian to attend together, developing an individualised emotional body map for the child.
12 Session Programs: • Gross Motor Sensory Integration Program • Fine Motor Sensory Integration Program • Dyspraxia Sensory Integration Program • Visual Perception Sensory Integration Program • Executive Planning Sensory Integration Program • Reading, Spelling, Comprehension & Writing Program • Handwriting Speed & Control Program
These programs are offered in sessions of either 30, 45 or 60 minutes Stand alone OT Sessions: either 30, 45 or 60 minutes
Additional online consultations: either 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes
For more information, contact Shannon: [email protected]
B.Sc (Occupational Therapy), PG Dip (Sensory Integration)
Phone: 07709546776
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sensoryiot.co.uk
