The OT Practice Kids

Specialising in Paediatrics, Lorna is an experienced OT based in Shropshire. She visits clients across the West Midlands including Cheshire, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. Lorna has practiced in the field of paediatrics for over 15 years, supporting children with a wide range of conditions including autism, developmental delay, and learning disabilities.

Lorna works with children in both home and school settings, offering bespoke treatment programmes tailored to the child’s individual needs. She principally supports with motor and sensory difficulties including handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, self-care tasks, and behavioural management.

Although primarily focused on Paediatrics, Lorna is also experienced in Housing and Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation assessments for adults. She delivers expert advice on a range of client needs, from equipment provisions, daily living skills, return to work programmes, and motivational interviewing.

Lorna is committed to her continued professional development, undertaking a wide range of post-graduate courses in areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Sensory Integration level 1 and 2, and Cognitive Orientation.

Specialising in housing & equipment, rehabilitation and moving & handling, Natiq provides expert occupational therapy to adults and children. He is located in London and travels in and around the city visiting and treating clients at home. In addition to providing detailed clinical assessments, Natiq is also experienced in providing Blue Badge mobility assessments.

Having worked in a variety of acute and community settings, Natiq has gained extensive experience working with all age groups. He provides assessments and provision for major adaptations, advising on items such as ceiling track hoists, gantry hoists, through floor lifts, stair lifts, level access showers and ramps.

Ensuring the client is at the centre of his care, Natiq also recommends for specialist equipment, including mobile hoists, standing aids, profiling beds and pressure relieving mattresses. He works with the client and their family to promote safe moving & handling within the home and ensures that they are using the equipment safely and correctly.

Natiq specialises in working with children, supporting them at home or in school. He provides bespoke treatment packages, ensuring they are working towards their maximum potential and each of their personal goals are being met. This can include working on fine motor skills, teaching coordination skills, assisting children with behavioural disorders and also prescribing specialist equipment, such as wheelchairs and bathing equipment.

With a career spanning over 15 years, Kirsty has worked with both children and adults in a range of clinical settings. Since 2010 she has focused on delivering expert assessments and treatments for children. Kirsty has developed expertise on a wide variety of conditions such as developmental coordination disorder, autism, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, head injury, ADHD, genetic disorders, and sensory processing difficulties.

Kirsty evaluates the outcomes of her assessments using advanced clinical reasoning skills and designs intervention programmes to enable each child to fulfil their potential and meet the goals they have set. Kirsty has undertaken additional training through BOBATH Scotland and regularly attends training through NHS Education Scotland. She also recently undertook a research project as part of an MEd in Autism, focusing on post diagnostic care.

Debbie is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, providing expert assessment and treatment to children and young adults at home, in school, or at nursery. She visits children and their families in the London area, working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure the child reaches their maximum potential.

Having gained experience working in the NHS and private sector, Debbie provides therapy to children of all ages with mild, moderate, and severe communication needs. She supports children with the development of speech, as well as focusing on attention, listening, and social skills. She provides fun and motivating therapy, working with a child to maximise their speech and language use and increase their independence. Therapy includes sensory stimulation, intensive interaction strategies, and building on self-esteem.

Working holistically, Debbie provides training to parents, teachers and teaching assistants so they feel confident communicating with children and young adults with additional needs. She is also a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Claire is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children with a wide range of developmental and behavioural challenges. Based in London and the South East of England, Claire works with children diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, Childhood Trauma, Communication Difficulties, and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Her expertise lies in fostering independence and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on sensory integration strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.

A registered Occupational Therapist, Claire graduated from the University of Brighton and is a certified Sensory Integration Practitioner. She has built her practice around supporting children in residential homes and schools, particularly those with special educational needs. Claire designs and delivers personalised interventions to help children achieve their independence goals while addressing challenges in both home and school environments. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate care, ensuring families feel empowered and supported.

Claire is deeply committed to her professional development, regularly attending conferences and training to stay updated with the latest advancements in paediatric occupational therapy. Her passion is helping children overcome functional difficulties, enabling them to thrive in daily life and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Julie, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, neurology, complex paediatrics, and handwriting assessments and treatments. Serving in Berkshire and West London, Julie brings a wealth of experience to her practice.

With expertise spanning functional rehabilitation, neurology, and complex paediatrics, Julie has worked extensively with conditions such as stroke, head injury, cerebral palsy, and elderly care, covering activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Her proficiency extends to stroke rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopaedic (hip/knee replacement rehab), as well as wheelchair and posture/seating assessments. Julie's comprehensive experience allows her to provide tailored and culturally sensitive occupational therapy services, addressing a wide range of needs in Berkshire and West London.

Fluent in Afrikaans, she enhances her ability to connect with a diverse clientele. Julie qualified in 1992, reflecting a deep and enduring commitment to the field of occupational therapy.

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2014, Sylwia has specialised in Paediatrics. She works with children ages 3-15 diagnosed with ASD, AD(H)D, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Motor, Perceptual, Handwriting and Self-Regulating Difficulties, Sensory Differences and Neuromuscular Disabilities. To identify children’s Fine and Gross Motor, and Perceptual needs, Sylwia provides Functional Assessments. Sylwia works in both mainstream and specialist schools.

She works in a variety of rehabilitation settings where she provides effective intervention, helping clients to participate in activities. Her work includes comprehensive assessments, report writing; and a multi-disciplinary approach with case officers, tribunal officers and special educational needs coordinators; in order achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Also, Sylwia has delivered workshops, responded to Help Line queries and provided Link Therapist services.

Gaining a master’s has helped her to develop her knowledge of evidence-based practice and deepen her critical thinking skills. Over the years, Sylwia has established core competencies through practical experience, personal research, expert supervision, attendance of specialist training courses and post graduate modules. This has helped her to develop a high-level of clinical reasoning that is essential to assessing and treating patients who have highly complex needs.

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.

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.

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.

Amitav is a highly experienced Paediatric Specialist Occupational Therapist, offering services across London and Surrey. With over two decades of expertise, he works with children and young people facing a wide range of neurodiverse and physical conditions. His specialisms include Sensory Processing Challenges, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, and Congenital Deformities. Amitav is skilled in conducting Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments to ensure children receive the necessary support in educational settings.

Amitav is deeply committed to empowering children and their families, working across various settings such as clinics, homes, schools, and communities. His approach is centred on creativity, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and conducive to skill development and long-term retention. By combining professional expertise with personal insights as a parent, Amitav has a deep understanding of both the strengths and challenges faced by children, which allows him to create tailored strategies to support their growth and success.

He qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2002 from the University of Calcutta, India, and completed a Master of Business Administration from Robert Kennedy College in the UK in 2013. He is HCPC registered, a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and fluent in multiple languages, including English, Fiji Hindi, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and Urdu.

Bhawna, a paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in sensory integration and a certified CO-OP practitioner, assists clients with gross and fine motor skills, handwriting treatments and assessments, visual perception, and school-based therapy. Fluent in Hindi, she resides in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, offering her services in Coventry, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Bhawna brings over ten years of experience, having worked with diverse conditions such as ASC (Autism Spectrum condition), ADHD, and/or learning difficulties, motor skills (gross and fine), Dyspraxia, DCD (developmental coordination disorder), emotional and behavioural difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, genetic conditions, Down's Syndrome, mental health conditions (i.e., anxiety, low mood, risk of self-harm, and suicidal ideation), attachment difficulties, trauma, and abuse. Bhawna is dedicated to providing holistic occupational therapy support for paediatric clients, fostering their development and well-being.

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.

Katie is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist located in Tewkesbury. She visits clients across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire including Gloucester, Hereford, Cheltenham, Worcester, Stroud, and Evesham. Katie supports children with conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, and learning difficulties.

Katie began her career supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in the community. She then went on to apply her skills and passion in Paediatrics, which she now specialises in. Katie has enhanced her therapeutic skills through the completion of additional training including AMPS training and Sensory Integration Module 1. Katie considers a child’s sensory needs as part of holistic assessments, working collaboratively with parents, schools, and other professionals to identify and address a child’s individual goals.

She supports children to develop fine and gross motor skills, enabling them to complete activities of daily living such as dressing, feeding, and washing. Katie is also experienced in assessing for and recommending suitable home adaptations and specialist equipment.

With over 20 years of experience, Occupational Therapist Ciara specializes in pediatrics and sensory integration, serving Northern Ireland in Antrim, Armagh, Down, and Tyrone.

Ciara is dedicated to working with children and has expertise in addressing conditions such as DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, and Learning Difficulty.

Her focus is on enhancing clients' Gross Motor Skills, Balance and Coordination, Motor Planning Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Visual-Motor Skills, Visual Perception Skills, and Self-Care Skills to help them reach their maximum potential.

Isobel is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatrics, based in the South of England, particularly covering Dorset and Southampton. She works with children with a diverse range of conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Isobel’s expertise encompasses enhancing fine and gross motor skills, manual dexterity, balance, and coordination, as well as addressing sensory integration and processing difficulties. Additionally, Isobel supports children in developing essential life skills, such as cooking, dressing, and personal care tasks, while fostering independence and problem-solving abilities.

Isobel has experience in conducting assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and is currently completing her CLASI certification in Ayres Sensory Integration intervention. She is proficient in implementing the Interoception Curriculum and Zones of Regulation to help children understand their emotions. Her collaborative approach involves working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring she partners with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to achieve optimal outcomes for her clients. She is passionate about creating engaging and enjoyable therapy experiences tailored to each child's unique needs, promoting their potential and independence through functional and collaborative goal-setting.

Caroline is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatrics and Neurological Rehabilitation, with a strong focus on supporting children and young adults with neurological conditions. Based in Greater London, Caroline works with a wide range of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Genetic Conditions, Handwriting and Fine Motor Difficulties, Sensory Integration Challenges, Developmental Delays, and Self-care Difficulties.

Caroline qualified in 2015 from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, specialising in Paediatric and Adult Neurological Disorders, which she completed at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020. After moving to the UK in 2020, Caroline has gained experience in various settings, including a special needs school for learners with complex needs and NHS adult neuro-rehabilitation centres. She is also a qualified Sensory Integration Practitioner, having completed this certification in 2023.

With almost a decade of clinical experience, Caroline is proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments, providing tailored interventions, and recommending the most appropriate equipment for both adults and children. She is recognised for her excellent communication skills and her ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring that care is personalised and effectively delivered. Caroline is HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

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.

Based in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Maire is a highly skilled, committed, and experienced Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience within Paediatrics. She supports children of all ages with a variety of conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration Difficulties, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, and Down's Syndrome.

Throughout her career, she has worked across all areas of Paediatrics including Pre-School, Mainstream, Community and Special School allowing her to gain a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of Paediatric difficulties and diagnoses. As a result, Maire can utilise a diverse set of treatment approaches depending on the child and family needs and goals. She is a child and family-centred therapist and is passionate about helping children to reach their potential. Maire supports with the development of fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, balance, and co-ordination difficulties.

Maire has a comprehensive knowledge and skills base within the field of Paediatrics and continues to develop her clinical skills through regular post graduate training to ensure she utilises the most recent, evidence-based treatments for the children she works with.

Katy has worked as an OT for over 15 years, attaining an invaluable breadth of knowledge and skill to assist children with a variety of needs. Katy works with children and their families across North East England, including Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Northumberland. She has extensive experience with both the physical and sensory needs of a child, providing bespoke and creative treatment plans.

Katy has worked with many different physical disabilities, conditions such as cerebral palsy, and acquired brain injury. In particular, she works on the development of fine and gross motor skills, helping a child to build up the strength, balance, and coordination to perform activities and maintain independence.

Alongside rehabilitation, Katy will also advise on home adaptations and equipment required to meet the child’s functional needs. For example, this could include a specialist chair or bed to assist with posture and comfort. Katy is an expert in this field, undertaking specialist training in the Chailey Approach to Postural Management.

Katy is dedicated to her continual professional development, regularly attending conferences and lectures to keep up-to-date with the most innovative research. She has completed additional qualifications in Sensory Integration and The Listening Programme, which is music-based therapy to help with mental, physical, and emotional health. Katy has also organised and delivered a range of training programmes for parents, carers, other healthcare professionals, and education staff on topics including handwriting difficulties, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills.

Katy is a professional member of the Independent Practice section of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Fran is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in housing & equipment, moving & handling, as well as pediatrics and sensory integration. Fran is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of her clients in North East England, North Yorkshire, and Newcastle and with over 10 years of experience, she enjoys working to help those with Neurological Conditions, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopaedic, Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities.

Fran thrives in challenging situations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. She is skilled in providing effective and calm solutions to help individuals overcome obstacles and improve their overall well-being.

Rose has over 15 years' experience as an OT and a Masters in Public Health. Rose completes assessments for Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in client's homes and care home settings, servicing Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire. Rose has worked with many conditions affecting capacity including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's syndrome, neurological conditions, genetic conditions, brain injury, spinal injury, Cerebral Palsy, orthopaedic and trauma, Muscular Dystrophy, global developmental delay, learning difficulties, Parkinson's disease, Motor neurone disease, Multiple sclerosis, Dementia / Alzheimer's, Stroke, Amputations, Anxiety disorder, Depression, Osteoporosis, and burns cases. Rose is a caring and empathetic professional with a passion for ensuring clients can maximise their independence and feel safe doing so.

Marie is a specialist in the field of neurological rehabilitation for both adults and paediatrics. Marie currently works in a community team for children (5-19 years) with complex needs, alongside her role in a rehabilitation unit for adults with acquired brain injury. She offers to clients a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of neurological rehabilitation particularly in the area of brain injury, stroke and paediatrics with complex needs. Marie is skilled in providing comprehensive assessments for specialist seating, moving and handling, home adaptations and school based interventions. Her postgraduate training includes neurological splinting, stroke rehabilitation and upper limb courses from the National Centre for Rehab Education. She travels around the Wirral visiting clients, including areas of Birkenhead, West Kirby and Wallasey, as well as visiting clients in the West Midlands and Wales.

Since qualifying in 2003, Marie is committed to keeping up to date with continued professional development and regularly attends training and courses to enable her to do so. She is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section in Neurological Practice.

Marie has extensive experience in the field of neurological occupational therapy, spending her career working in acute units, rehabilitation units and in the community. She currently works as Team Leader of a highly regarded community stroke team in the Merseyside area, assessing and treating clients with complex conditions.

As an independent OT, Marie works closely with her client and their family to develop a personalised treatment plan which helps the client maximise their independence. This includes equipment provision, manual handling and seating advice and physical or cognitive rehabilitation.

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.

With an impressive 38-year career, Sue stands as a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, specializing in pediatrics, vocational, and functional rehabilitation.

For the past 28 years, Sue has dedicated herself to pediatric care, working with children and their families across diverse regions, including the West Midlands and the South of England: Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcester.

Her expertise extends to a broad spectrum of conditions, such as autism, cerebral palsy, hyper-mobility, hand injuries, ADHD, fetal alcohol syndrome, trauma, learning disabilities, and difficulties. Sue's extensive experience underscores her commitment to providing comprehensive and impactful occupational therapy services.

Amber is a dedicated and compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning needs. Based in the South East of England, she has extensive experience working with conditions such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Difficulties, and Social-Emotional Challenges. Amber’s work focuses on delivering individualised, evidence-based interventions designed to promote the wellbeing, independence, and educational success of each child or young person.

In addition to her work in paediatrics, Amber is skilled in conducting autism assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective intervention strategies. She works closely with schools and parents to provide a range of universal, targeted, and specialist provisions that best meet the needs of children and young people.

Amber graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2014 and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as well as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She is an active member of the RCOT's Independent Practitioners Group and the Children, Young People, and Families Group, which connects professionals throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.

Natasha is a highly skilled occupational therapist specialising in paediatrics and sensory integration. With a passion for helping children with Sensory processing difficulties, Autism spectrum disorders, Downs Syndrome, Developmental co-ordination Disorder, dexterity and handwriting difficulties reach their full potential. Based in both London and Essex, Natasha is dedicated to providing individualised care to children with sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, and motor coordination difficulties. Through evidence-based interventions and a family-centred approach, she creates personalised treatment plans that promote independence and enhance daily functioning. With a deep understanding of child development and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, Natasha is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Esther works in London with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities, Sensory Integration difficulties to improve Fine and Gross Motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination, the Planning and execution of activities, and Self care tasks, (such as dressing, feeding and meal preparation).

Esther is passionate about improving Function through meaningful occupation and she is experienced in providing in depth assessments for individuals with complex needs, as well as creating motivating treatment plans and recommendations to address specific areas of difficulty.

Jess has more than ten years' experience as an occupational therapist working in paediatrics, child, and adult rehabilitation. Based in the North East and Northumberland areas Jess offers a wide range of experience with EHCP writing, handwriting, fatigue management and sleep health, self-care, continence and bed wetting, postural support and specialised seating, gross and fine motor skill development, behaviour management, chronic pain management, success with sensory supports, daily living skills, child development, gait, balance and coordination, and falls injury rehabilitation. Jess is expert in supporting complex caseloads, and paediatrics cases with physical, learning, behavioural, and sensory difficulties, and in managing cases with children aged 0-19 who present with a range of special needs such as neurological, developmental and Autistic Spectrum disorders in a variety of settings. She has also worked with adult stroke cases requiring a range of specialist assessments; in stoke policy development; and on rotations for respiratory and palliative care, trauma and orthopaedics, and general medicine. Jess is passionate about the education of schools in paediatrics occupational therapy and how to streamline service delivery, having developed an online CPD training and webinar series for teachers, schools and therapists.

Occupational Therapist Louise specializes in pediatrics, sensory integration, and Chailey postural management. Fluent in Cantonese, she practices in the North West of England, covering areas such as Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Salford.

Qualifying in 2008, Louise brings extensive experience in working with children and young people facing various specific, multiple, and highly complex physical, cognitive, and/or mental health needs. Proficient in comprehensive assessments, she utilizes both specialist standardized assessments and non-standardized methods to tailor interventions for each individual.