Services

Parent Consultation

If you are unsure about what supports or assessments your child needs, a parent consultation with an Occupational Therapist is recommended. During this 50 minute meeting we will listen to your concerns and provide guidance on what assessments and/or interventions would be beneficial for your child.

Recommendations will be provided following this meeting. This might include requirement for Occupational Therapy Assessment, onward referral to another healthcare provider or recommendations for helpful adaptations and/or activities in the home or school. 

Occupational Therapy Assessment 

A full standardised assessment of your child’s skills will help gain an understanding of their strengths and challenges. Following an Occupational Therapy assessment, a formal written report will be provided. This will give information and recommendations for school and home regarding how to best support your child in reaching their full potential.

The assessment process will include:

• Consultation with caregiver
• Full Occupational Therapy Assessment & Report
• Handwriting Assessment
• Assistive Technology recommendations
• Sensory Processing assessment
• Consultation with school/ preschool teachers

Areas of focus during Occupational Therapy assessments include: 

• Fine and gross motor skills
• Handwriting skills
• Visual perception and processing skills 
• Sensory processing 
• Executive functioning skills
• Emotional and behavioural needs