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The OT Practice Kids

Our passion is to see children fulfil their potential by helping them overcome some of the challenges associated with growing up.

Why OT Practice Kids?

As demand from parents and professionals looking for us to support children increased, we realised they needed a dedicated team to look after them. So we combined our experience, knowledge and skills in working with children into a dedicated service - OT Practice Kids.

OT Practice Kids brings together a team of specialists who fully understand the needs of both children and parents. The team is managed by a leading paediatric occupational therapist providing expert oversight and office based support.

We aim to make children and those who support them, independent of us, not dependent upon our services. To achieve this we believe the best place to see a child is in their own environment. Therefore, OT Practice Kids therapists travel to see a child at home or school rather than operating a clinic setting.

We help solve common challenges children face

Children's handwriting difficulties

Practical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence

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Self-care skills

A child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery

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Confidence

Equipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.

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Organisation skills

A child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk

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Children with complex needs

Practical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing

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Gross motor skills

Difficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike

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Fine motor skills

Small movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces

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Balance & coordination

Children with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport

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Visual perceptual skills

A child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement

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Learn about our paediatric service

The OT Practice Kids team

We have a dedicated office-based client management team and a nationwide team of expert paediatric occupational therapists.

Shannon

Paediatric Client Services Manager

Shannon is a client coordinator for OT Practice Kids, supporting the therapy team, predominantly for our LEA clients and clients requiring EHCP assessments.

Sam

Paediatric Lead OT

Sam is a experienced paediatric OT who work closely with the office based team and OTs to provide expert clinical leadership and advice within The OT Practice Kids team.

Shannon

Paediatric Client Services Manager

Shannon is a client coordinator for OT Practice Kids, supporting the therapy team, predominantly for our LEA clients and clients requiring EHCP assessments.

Sam

Paediatric Lead OT

Sam is a experienced paediatric OT who work closely with the office based team and OTs to provide expert clinical leadership and advice within The OT Practice Kids team.

Michelle

Surrey, South East of England

Michelle is a highly experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Sensory Integration Therapist providing specialist assessments across the South East, including Woking, Guildford, Camberley, Farnham and North Hampshire. She has extensive experience supporting children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), sensory processing difficulties, global developmental delay, learning disabilities and behavioural challenges. Michelle is passionate about helping children achieve greater independence, confidence and participation at home, in school and within their community.

Qualifying in 2003, Michelle has over 20 years of experience delivering occupational therapy within schools, private practice and multidisciplinary settings. Michelle has particular expertise in sensory integration, sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, visual perception, balance and co-ordination, executive functioning, planning and organisation, self-care skills and life skills. She is experienced in developing bespoke sensory diets and is trained in the Therapeutic Listening® Programme and the SOS Approach to Feeding®, enabling her to provide specialist support for children with sensory and feeding difficulties.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Surrey, London - South, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation

Hannah

London - South, Surrey

Hannah is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in rehabilitation, supporting children, adults and older people across London. She provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals with neurological conditions, brain injuries, major trauma, orthopaedic conditions and complex rehabilitation needs. Her neurological experience includes stroke, spinal cord injury, functional neurological disorder and prolonged disorders of consciousness.

Hannah also has extensive paediatric experience and currently works as a Senior Children's Occupational Therapist within social services. She has supported children with cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, Trisomy 21 and other complex needs. Her wider clinical experience includes working with adults and older people with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, epilepsy and oncology.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Hannah regularly undertakes specialist training to maintain and enhance her clinical skills.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London , London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, Splinting, TBI

Nicola

Bristol, Avon

Qualifying with distinction from Cardiff University in 2017, Nicola is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric occupational therapy. Based in the South West, she provides specialist occupational therapy assessments across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas. She specialises in assessing and treating children aged 0–18 with sensory processing differences, autism, fine and gross motor difficulties, attention and concentration challenges, handwriting difficulties and developmental co-ordination disorder.

Alongside her paediatric expertise, Nicola has significant experience supporting adults and older people through rehabilitation, palliative and end-of-life care. This broad clinical background enhances her holistic approach and strong clinical reasoning, enabling her to support individuals with complex physical, neurological and cognitive needs across all stages of life.

Known for her empathetic nature, excellent communication skills and collaborative approach, Nicola is committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy. She is HCPC registered and passionate about empowering children and adults to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Avon, Bristol, Bristol, Bath

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Pippa

Gloucestershire, West and South West of England

Pippa is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in functional rehabilitation, housing and equipment, home adaptations, and moving and handling. Based in South West England, she provides occupational therapy assessments for children and adults, recommending equipment, environmental adaptations and rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, safety and participation at home.

She has particular expertise in paediatric equipment and adaptations, supporting children with complex disabilities from early childhood through adolescence. She works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure home environments are safe, accessible and meet each child's changing needs.

Pippa also supports adults and older people with physical disabilities, neurological conditions and age-related functional decline. She is committed to person-centred, goal-focused occupational therapy and maintains her clinical expertise through regular continuing professional development, supervision and professional training.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Marie

Worcestershire, West Midlands

Marie is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist visiting clients across the Midlands including Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, and Oxfordshire. Specialising in neurological conditions, Marie has worked with clients with a range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, acquired brain injury, learning disability, and complex needs.

Marie has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in both the NHS and the private sector. Marie is used to multi-disciplinary working and works well supporting families, carers, and therapy support staff to implement treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Marie is a trained Bobath Therapist and has experience of working with children with complex therapy and equipment needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, East Midlands, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Diana

Birmingham, West Midlands

Diana is a highly experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist, serving children and young people across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Coventry. She specialises in supporting individuals with a range of complex developmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and various sensory integration and motor skills challenges. Working closely with children, families, and educational teams, Diana focuses on holistic, evidence-based therapies tailored to maximise each client's independence and functional ability in daily activities.

Diana is skilled in maintaining high-quality documentation in line with professional standards, including Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reports, referrals, and assessments. She has a proven track record in leading workshops and therapeutic groups for children, parents, and educational staff.

After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Coventry University in 2019, she has completed extensive specialised training, including postgraduate sensory integration studies at Sheffield Hallam University and autism-specific training through the National Autistic Society.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care

Jo

Brighton, East Sussex

With over a decade of experience, Jo is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist offering expert assessment, advice, and treatment to children across London and Surrey. She has experience working with a wide range of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Differences, Developmental Coordination Difficulties, Motor Planning Issues, Hypermobility, Learning Disabilities, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Rare Genetic Conditions, Epilepsy, Cancers, Skeletal Abnormalities, and Amputations.

Jo is dedicated to providing a holistic, child-centred approach to therapy. She has extensive experience working in nursery settings, mainstream and special educational needs schools, clinics, and children’s homes. This broad range of experience has enabled Jo to develop a deep understanding of child development and tailor interventions to foster a child's independence, inclusion, and participation in everyday activities.

As a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Specialist Section for Children and Young People, Jo stays up to date with the latest practices and interventions in paediatric therapy. She also has additional qualifications in Sensory Integration, which further enhance her ability to work with children with sensory differences, neurodiverse diagnoses, and communication challenges.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, East Sussex, Brighton

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Mental Health

Samantha

Merseyside, North West England

Samantha is a compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics, specialist equipment, seating and postural management, and moving and handling. Based in Merseyside, she provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments across North West England, helping children maximise independence, participation and confidence at home, in school and within their communities. Samantha has experience supporting children with autism, Down syndrome, visual and hearing impairments, complex medical and postural needs, sensory preferences and difficulties with fine and gross motor skills. She also has expertise in handwriting development and is passionate about ensuring every child can access and participate fully in education.

Committed to delivering child-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy, Samantha continually develops her clinical expertise through postgraduate study, including training in sensory integration, and is expanding her knowledge of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Merseyside

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Specialist skills

Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Jennifer

West Sussex, South East of England

Jennie, based in West Sussex, is a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration. She has specialised in Paediatrics since 2014, and visits clients in London, Surrey, Southampton, Portsmouth, Crawley and Eastbourne. Jennie excels in treating children with Cerebral Palsy, Genetic conditions, Neuro-degenerative disorders, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing difficulties, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Specific Learning Difficulties, and Behavioural issues. She provides comprehensive assessments, specialised interventions in school or at home, and works with children and their families to develop a clear plan for achieving goals that are meaningful to them. Jennie also leads a team of therapists, supporting their development and contributing to service improvement projects.

Jennie is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections for Children, Young People and Families.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support

Terri

Coventry, West Midlands

Terri is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics, sensory integration, behavior management, and mental health. With a passion for helping children thrive, Terri serves clients in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West Midlands, the East Midlands, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire. Terri's expertise extends to working with a range of conditions, including Autism, Personality Disorder, and Learning Disability.

She employs evidence-based approaches to promote optimal development, emotional well-being, and functional independence. With her compassionate nature and extensive experience, Terri is dedicated to empowering children and their families, fostering positive growth, and enhancing overall quality-of-life.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Behaviour management, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health

Roxanne

Bath, Avon

Roxanne is an accomplished Occupational Therapist, specialising in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, and Paediatrics. Covering West and South West England, including Bath, Avon, Wiltshire, and Somerset, Roxanne supports clients across a broad spectrum of conditions. Her work encompasses individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health Challenges, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and more.

Since qualifying from the University of the West of England in July 2013, Roxanne has developed a diverse portfolio of practice across private and statutory services, community health, social care, charities, and educational settings. Her in-depth knowledge and practical expertise allow her to conduct comprehensive assessments of environmental, sensory, physical, and functional needs, delivering tailored, person-centred solutions. These include the provision of specialist equipment, environmental adaptations, sensory interventions, and functional rehabilitation strategies.

Committed to professional excellence, Roxanne has undertaken advanced training in Ayres’ Sensory Integration, Theory, and Neuroscience, and actively participates in professional development through conferences, seminars, and regular supervision. She is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their goals, fostering independence, and ensuring her interventions enhance overall wellbeing and quality of life.

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Profession

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Avon, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Further qualifications

AMPS

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, School Based Therapy/Support, Wheelchair accreditation, Learning disability, Mental Health

Alison

Coventry, West Midlands

Alison is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist, treating children with a wide range of needs and conditions at home, school, and nursery. Alison covers a client base across the West Midlands, including Coventry, Northampton, and Birmingham. She assesses and treats children with difficulties relating to daily living skills, gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, balance and coordination. Her experience is particularly relevant with, but not limited to, conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, ASD, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, and dyspraxia.

Alison is driven to help children develop confidence and independence, through performing daily living and self-care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning, and using cutlery. Alison is an expert in fine motor skills, covering hand and finger movements such as doing up buttons, shoelaces and zips, using scissors, and handwriting. She focuses on improving hand strength and hand-eye coordination. In particular, Alison conducts handwriting assessments and treatments, evaluating a child’s pencil grip, hand strength, dexterity, and level of tiredness and concentration completing the task. Alison will also consider seating position, and core and shoulder stability. She can recommend positioning or seating aids if required.

Alison assesses requirements for specialist chairs and beds, hoists, and bathroom adaptations, ensuring a child can move safely around the home, reducing the risk of falls and injury. She also has extensive experience helping with DFG Assessments to provide additional support to families.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Coventry

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support

Shivangi

London - South, Kent

Shivangi is a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Orpington, South-East London. Utilising her extensive experience, gained through her work within the community, Shivangi provides holistic assessments and expert interventions to children of all ages across London and Kent. She has expertise in autistic spectrum disorders, developmental coordination disorder, sensory integration, behavioural challenges, and ADHD.

Shivangi is trained in delivering evidenced based interventions such as cognitive orientation to occupational performance, zones of regulation, interception intervention, The Alert Programme, Sensory Processing (neurosciences and fundamentals), and Bobath (early assessment & intervention with babies and young children). She has also successfully completed Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (Module 2) to diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder.

Shivangi set up clear functional goals in consultation with parents/teachers, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning and involving the use of therapeutic activities and approaches which are meaningful and appropriate. She is also experienced in providing relevant training including sensory workshops, how to manage child's sensory needs at home and school, motor planning and organisational skills, and fine and gross motor skills.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, South East of England, Kent, London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, BOBATH, CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support

Mayah

Berkshire, South East of England

Mayah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist providing specialist assessments across Berkshire, Greater London and West London. She specialises in supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), including autism, ADHD and Down's syndrome, alongside sensory regulation difficulties, motor co-ordination challenges, executive functioning difficulties and self-care skills. Mayah is passionate about creating affirming, inclusive school experiences through collaborative, child-centred occupational therapy that enables every child to participate confidently in learning and everyday life.

Qualifying with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Coventry University, Mayah has extensive experience supporting children with sensory regulation, attention and readiness for learning, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, executive functioning, visual perceptual skills and activities of daily living. She also completes comprehensive EHCP assessments and produces high-quality reports that accurately reflect each child's strengths, needs and lived experience, helping to ensure appropriate provision is identified to support educational outcomes.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Berkshire

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Muhammed

London - East, Cambridgeshire

Muhammed is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist who specialises in sensory integration, neuro rehabilitation, equipment provision and major adaptations for children and young people. Based in the South East, Muhammed provides specialist occupational therapy assessments across London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Kent. Qualifying in 2011, he has extensive experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, DCD, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, hemiplegia, muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injury and sensory processing difficulties.

Muhammed takes a holistic, family-centred approach, working closely with parents, carers, schools and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, meaningful strategies that support children's participation in everyday life. He is passionate about helping children achieve greater independence at home, in school and within their communities, ensuring interventions are effective, achievable and sustainable.

Muhammed is HCPC registered, a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT), and committed to providing evidence-based occupational therapy that helps children and families achieve their goals.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, East Midlands, East Anglia, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West, Birmingham, Leicester

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, School Based Therapy/Support, Mental Health

Amanda

Hampshire, South of England

Amanda is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist located just outside of Basingstoke and covers a client base across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey. She has always been passionate about working with children, young people, and their families and immediately specialised in the field of Paediatrics. Now with over 15 years of experience, Amanda has remained dedicated to this field and has developed an exceptional knowledge and skill set on a wide variety of conditions and needs.

Her areas of expertise draw on her experience supporting children with autistic spectrum disorder, sensory integration difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and Down's syndrome. Amanda has worked predominantly in the community, schools, nurseries, and homes, assessing and working with individuals aged 2-19 years with OT needs.

Amanda supports child and their families with a broad range of needs including behavioural difficulties, gross and fine motor skills, dexterity and hand writing difficulties, visual perception skills, balance and co-ordination, planning and execution of activities, and self-care tasks such as dressing and feeding.

Amanda enjoys learning and is currently working towards her post graduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner status.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Elena

Cardiff, Cardiff

Elena is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments across Cardiff and the surrounding areas. She has specialist expertise in autism, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury, developmental delay, rare genetic conditions and complex physical and intellectual disabilities. Elena is experienced in specialist equipment assessments, upper limb therapy, functional rehabilitation, seating and postural management, school-based Occupational Therapy and parent coaching.

Passionate about child-centred practice, Elena works collaboratively with children, families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to develop meaningful goals and embed practical strategies into everyday life. Alongside her clinical work, she supervises Occupational Therapists and students, lectures in paediatric Occupational Therapy at university level, and is currently studying for a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Elena is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Wales, Bridgend, Cardiff

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Farhat

Birmingham, West Midlands

Farhat is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting and activities of daily living. Based in Birmingham, she works across the West Midlands, supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, global developmental delay and cerebral palsy.

Farhat has extensive experience supporting individuals with complex learning disabilities across educational, home and community settings. She has particular expertise in working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), emotional regulation challenges and behavioural difficulties. Her practice includes comprehensive assessments, personalised intervention planning, therapeutic equipment advice and strategies to promote independence and participation.

Farhat works collaboratively with children, families, schools and multidisciplinary teams, providing parent and staff training, contributing to EHCP Tribunal processes and supporting multi-agency planning. Her approach is empathetic, evidence-based and person-centred, informed by her own lived experience as a parent-carer. She is passionate about empowering children and families to achieve meaningful goals and improve quality of life.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, West Midlands, Birmingham

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Ganga

Kent, South East of England

Ganga is an expert Occupational Therapist, specialising in rehabilitation for both adults and children. She visits clients across the South East of England including Kent, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, and towns in Surrey.

Ganga has over 10 years of experience working in various settings across the NHS and private practice, in acute units and within the community. She delivers assessments and interventions for clients with physical and mental health conditions, providing rehabilitation and treatment. This includes anxiety management and relaxation techniques, recommendations for aids and adaptations, and developing strategies for the client so they can carry out their daily life activities.

Ganga also works with children and their families, providing an integrated therapy service. Meeting the needs of children with complex conditions, Ganga provides sensory strategies, fine motor development, and advice on specialist seating to help the child reach their maximum potential.

She is committed to ensuring she delivers the highest standards of care to her clients and their families and will provide expert independent assessments and treatment programmes to clients in their own environment.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, London - South, London - East, Brighton

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Neurological rehabilitation

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Social integration

Elizabeth

London - South, Surrey

Elizabeth is a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a specialization in Sensory Integration. She practices across London and Surrey.

With a wealth of experience, Elizabeth has worked with a diverse range of conditions, including Daily Living Skills, Community Access, Sensory Integration, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting Assessment and Treatment, Visual Perception, Self-Care, Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Neurological Conditions, Learning Difficulties, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Stroke, Amputations, AIDS/HIV, and Developmental Delays.

Elizabeth's commitment to the well-being of children is evident in her multifaceted approach to pediatric occupational therapy, ensuring that each child receives personalized care and support.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London , London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Julia

Kent, South East of England

Offering specialist occupational therapy services across Kent and the South East of England, Julia is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in working with children from infancy through school age. She specialises in a wide range of conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down's Syndrome, Chromosome Syndromes, Cerebral Palsy, and Muscular Dystrophy. Julia is also highly skilled in addressing Sensory Integration Difficulties, Gross and Fine Motor Skill Challenges, Handwriting, Visual Perception, Balance, and Coordination, as well as self-care tasks.

After qualifying in 2015, Julia began her career working closely with babies and pre-school-aged children, before transitioning to working with school-aged children. She has also undertaken specialised training in Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (Co-Op), an evidence-based approach that supports children and adults in building confidence and skills to complete daily tasks.

Julia’s work extends beyond direct therapy, as she actively supports parents and school staff in understanding and managing sensory processing difficulties. Through tailored guidance and strategies, she helps improve outcomes for children both at home and in school. She also conducts assessments in primary, secondary, and SEN schools, as well as home-based assessments to support Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Julia is HCPC registered and is also a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), including the Children, Young People & Families, and Independent Practice specialist sections.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Kent

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Nikki

Renfrewshire, Scotland

Based to the west of Glasgow in Renfrewshire, Nikki delivers expert care to clients across Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Nikki has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, working for most of her career in the field of Paediatrics. She started out in acute settings but for the past 20 years has worked in a variety of community settings within Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Throughout her time working in Paediatrics, Nikki has gained the skills to work with a wide range of children and young people, whether at home or school/nursery. She has developed expertise on a wide range of conditions including global developmental delay, acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hypermobility, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She supports and offers the appropriate assessment, treatment, and intervention at the right time to help them participate and function in their day-to-day activities.

With over two decades of experience in Occupational Therapy, Nikki offers a wealth of knowledge and skill to her private clients. She has a passion for working with children and their families, to provide functional and meaningful client-centred interventions. Nikki also enjoys supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapy students and junior members of staff, sharing her specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge in this field.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Glasgow (City of), North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Lothian, Glasgow, Edinburgh

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Kyla

London - South, Surrey

Kyla is an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation and Paediatrics. Based in Surrey, she provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments across Surrey, London and the surrounding areas, supporting adults and children with neurological conditions, complex injuries, physical disabilities and additional needs.

Kyla has experience supporting adults throughout the rehabilitation journey, from intensive hospital care through to long-term community rehabilitation. She has experience working with stroke, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, as well as complex injuries and long-term conditions.

Kyla also has experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy, providing input for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). She supports children with autism, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, developmental delay and complex physical health needs, including cerebral palsy. Her work includes functional assessments, goal setting, equipment and wheelchair provision, environmental adaptations, seating, and support for fine and gross motor skills.

Kyla works collaboratively with clients, families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, person-centred solutions that promote independence, participation and meaningful outcomes.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Surrey, London - Central, London - South, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Neurological rehabilitation

Kathy

Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Based in Northern Ireland, highly skilled occupational therapist Kathy specialises in paediatric therapy. With a passion for helping children, she focuses on addressing a wide range of challenges that impact a child's development. Her expertise lie in improving sensory integration difficulties, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), behavioral difficulties, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, dexterity, handwriting difficulties, visual perception, balance and coordination, planning and execution of activities, as well as self-care tasks like dressing and feeding.

With a child-centered approach, she creates personalised treatment plans to promote optimal growth and development. Through engaging activities and evidence-based interventions, she aims to empower children to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Northern Ireland

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Tenille

London - Central, London

Tenille is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist providing assessments across London. She specialises in supporting children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC), sensory processing and sensory integration difficulties, pathological demand avoidance (PDA), developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), anxiety, fine and gross motor difficulties, handwriting challenges, visual perceptual difficulties, planning and praxis difficulties, balance and co-ordination, self-care skills and early childhood development.

Qualifying in 2016 from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Tenille has extensive experience supporting children and young people within home, community and educational settings. She is a qualified Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) practitioner and has completed Therapeutic Listening training, enabling her to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions tailored to each child's individual sensory, developmental and functional needs.

Tenille delivers comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develops individualised intervention programmes that promote independence, confidence and participation at home, in school and within the community. She works collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical strategies that help children achieve meaningful goals and reach their full potential.

Known for her warm, approachable and child-centred style, Tenille is passionate about empowering children through meaningful, evidence-based occupational therapy. She is committed to ongoing professional development, regularly attending specialist training, conferences and service development initiatives to ensure her practice remains current and effective. Tenille is HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London , London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Emma

Warwickshire, West Midlands

Emma is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist serving the West and East Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Worcestershire, including cities like Derby, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Leicester, and Nottingham. She specialises in Functional Assessments, Motor Coordination difficulties, Self-Care Skills, Handwriting, Visual Perceptual Skills, and Fine and Gross Motor Development.

Emma brings a wealth of experience in providing care for children of all ages with a wide range of diagnosed health and social care needs, including Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Developmental Delay, Down's Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dedicated to helping children achieve their goals and increase their independence, she offers treatment sessions, equipment provision, assessments, and advice to families, schools, and other professionals.

To ensure she delivers care within best practice guidelines, Emma actively engages in personal and professional development through reflective practice, new practice experiences, and continuous training. She is HCPC and BOAT registered, underscoring her commitment to maintaining high standards in her practice.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, East Midlands, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Derby

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support

Roisin

Southampton, Hampshire

Roisin is a Specialist OT in Paediatrics, Seating, Functional Rehabilitation and Moving & Handling based in Hampshire (Southampton), working with both adults and children. Roisin has worked in schools and colleges, practicing her clinical areas that include Cognitive issues, Fine and Gross Motor Skill development, Handwriting and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Regarding adults, she completes specialist wheelchair and Seating Assessments. Roisin has enjoyed working with clients who have Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Down’s Syndrome, Brain and Spine Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Amputation, and Anxiety or Depression.

With over ten years’ experience Roisin possesses a wealth of clinical experience and embraces opportunities for learning to ensure her clinical practice remains up to date and client centred. She recently completed her Sensory Integration Level 1 and Alert Programme Emotional Regulation training.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South of England, Hampshire, Southampton

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, AMPS

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Learning disability

Hannah

Kent, South East of England

Hannah is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist covering the South East of England. With over a decade of experience, she provides expert assessment and intervention for children aged 0–19. She works with a wide range of conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Handwriting Challenges, Fine and Gross Motor Skill Difficulties, and Self-care Tasks such as Dressing and Feeding.

Since qualifying from Canterbury Christ Church University in 2011, Hannah has gained extensive experience in mainstream schools, specialist educational provisions, and community healthcare settings. Her work spans supporting children of all ages, with a particular focus on early years and primary school ages. She is also skilled in the assessment and provision of specialist seating and bathing equipment for children with developmental and postural needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Hannah has delivered training for parents and education staff on topics such as sensory processing and postural development. She is committed to professional growth, maintaining her skills through ongoing training, supervision, and reflective practice.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, East Sussex, Essex, Kent, London - South

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Sign Language, Makaton, Learning disability

Helen

Hertfordshire, East Anglia

Helen is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience working with children with a wide range of difficulties. She provides therapy intervention for children with complex neurological conditions having worked as a therapist for the PACE Centre, a charity providing expert therapy and schooling for children with neurological motor disorders.

Helen is experienced in working with children with co-ordination difficulties and is able to use a variety of treatment approaches. She has undertaken further training to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment programmes, and is a Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Therapy (Co-Op) Certified Practitioner. She also works with children with fine motor and handwriting difficulties, undertaking holistic assessments and treatment programmes.

Helen has completed further training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, South of England, Hertfordshire, London - North

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care

Tina

Glasgow, East Renfrewshire

Tina is a highly experienced Paediatric OT, working with children and their families for over 20 years. Specialising in Sensory Integration, Tina offers varying approaches to treatment, including sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, functional, and cognitive. She has worked with children with many different conditions including, autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and developmental delay. Tina aims to deliver assessments and treatment to enhance independence and confidence, in home and school environments.

Tina focuses on developing a child’s gross motor skills, evaluating their level of independence and ability to take part in physical activities. Her aim is to enhance body awareness, coordination, and balance, to maximise a child’s potential. Tina also considers a child’s fine motor skills, the ability to undertake small movements using the hands and fingers such as tying shoelaces or using scissors. Tina can conduct handwriting assessments, looking at a child’s hand strength, dexterity, and comfort when completing writing activities. From this, Tina aims to recommend treatments or aids to support a child’s handwriting ability.

Tina is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Integration Network.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow (City of), Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support

OT Practice Kids International

Since 2014 the OT Practice Kids team has been traveling overseas to provide assessments, treatment and training to children in their own homes or schools.

We have experience in working in the Middle East, Europe and America where we can provide therapists for short or longer term input. OT Practice Kids delivers the best of the UK paediatric occupational therapy practice to children worldwide.

To discuss our international service, please call or email.

+44 330 024 9910 | enquiries@theotpractice.co.uk