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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.

Helena

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Helena provides expert Occupational Therapy services across the Northeast region, including the Scottish Borders. With specialisations in Paediatrics, Functional Rehabilitation, and Neurological Rehabilitation, she offers tailored support for children, young people, and their families. Helena’s expertise encompasses daily living skills, fine motor and handwriting development, visual-motor skills, postural management, sensory regulation, and school-based therapy. She has worked extensively with a range of conditions, including Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder, and more.

Helena is HCPC-registered, having earned her BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Northumbria University in 2018. She holds additional qualifications in Sensory Integration, Kinesio UK, and Bobath therapy, further enriching her practice. Her interventions are rooted in family and client-centred care, focusing on advocacy and creative problem-solving to achieve the best outcomes. Helena is skilled in conducting assessments and developing personalised intervention plans that support young people in home, school, residential, and clinical settings.

Additionally, Helena has experience supporting stroke survivors through her work with a national charity, helping individuals achieve their maximum potential during recovery. She is a proud member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and continually seeks opportunities to expand her expertise through training, research, and engagement with professional networks.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, BOBATH

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, 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

Janet

London - South, Kent

Janet is a highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Kent, covering a client base across London and the South East of England. She has experience of working with a range of disabilities and needs including autism, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, sensory integration difficulties, ADD/ADHD, and global developmental delay. Janet has expertise in the assessment and treatment of children of all ages, but is particularly interested in working with babies, toddlers, and primary school aged children. Janet has over 15 years of experience working in a variety of specialist areas including physical manual handling, rehabilitation, surgical aftercare, equipment provisions and major adaptations.

She has completed training in Therapeutic Listening, Saebo, Modified Constraint Therapy, Manual Handling, Perceive:Recall:Plan:Perform (PRPP) and Introduction to MAES therapy for CP children. She has most recently worked in mainstream schools and in a comprehensive early years team. She has a particular interest in Sensory Processing Difficulties and has been providing training workshops to parents specifically focusing on Managing Sensory. Janet is also a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and two of their Specialist Sections for Children, Young People and Families and Independent Practice.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

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

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

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

Lorraine

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Lorraine is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. She is based in Alnwick in Northumberland and covers a client base across the North of England including Tyne and Wear, Cleveland, and Durham and the Scottish Borders.

Throughout her career, Lorraine has developed expertise on a range of conditions and diagnoses including cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties, Down’s syndrome, brain injury, sensory processing difficulties, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, orthopaedic trauma injuries and developmental coordination difficulties.

Lorraine utilises her expertise and many years of experience to deliver assessments and interventions. She visits children in both home and school settings to help them reach their maximum potential. Lorraine also has experience working in an OT capacity for local charities to provide assessment and intervention for specialist case management firms to assist with medico-legal claims.

Lorraine is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and continues to develop her skills through training courses and practical experience.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

, Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Borders

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, AMPS, Chailey Postural Management

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Katie

West Yorkshire, North West England

Katie is an expert Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience in both NHS and private sector roles. She predominantly supports children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory processing difficulties. Katie is based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and visits clients across the North-West of England including Manchester, Bradford, Huddersfield, and Leeds.

Using a person-centred approach, Katie is passionate about helping people to identify and overcome barriers; working together to recognise and reach their full potential in activities and occupations meaningful to them. Katie supports clients with a wide range of needs including behavioural difficulties, fine and gross motor skills, planning and execution skills, and self-care.

Katie has worked in various settings and undertaken several post-graduate courses to develop her practice and performance as an Occupational Therapist. She has completed Sensory Integration Levels 1-4 and is currently in the final year of her MSc in Sensory Integration.

Alongside her normal work, Katie has also volunteered in Mexico for children with cerebral palsy through a charity called MeDiCT. She is now a trustee of this charity and continues to liaise and support the team.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Wakefield, Salford

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability

Kirsty

Renfrewshire, Scotland

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.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Scotland, Glasgow (City of), Glasgow

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Counselling

Sally-Ann

Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire bases OT Sally-Ann specialises in paediatrics and sensory integration, and has a wealth of experience supporting children with complex needs across a range of conditions, including ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety, Down's syndrome and Cerebral Palsy

Sally-Ann is a specialist in fatigue management, routine planning, daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, behaviour management, handwriting and keyboard skills, visual perception, social integration, school-based therapy/support and anxiety management. Her expertise in these areas enable her to provide tailored interventions that address the specific needs of each child she works with.

Sally-Ann is particularly skilled in supporting children with sensory integration difficulties. She has extensive experience working with children who struggle to process and respond to sensory input, helping them to develop the skills and strategies they need to engage more fully with the world around them.

Sally-Ann is passionate about empowering children to achieve their full potential. She is skilled in developing strategies that enable children to develop independence and confidence in these areas, improving their quality of life and overall well-being.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability

Sam

Sam, an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. With qualifications dating back to 1998, Samantha has continuously developed her skills and knowledge to better serve her clients.

Her extensive career has seen her work within various sectors, including the NHS, social services, education, independent practice, children's clinics, and private companies. This diverse background has equipped Sam with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of pediatric occupational therapy.

Samantha has a particular focus on working with children facing various conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), emotional and self-regulation challenges, sensory processing difficulties, developmental delays, genetic disorders, fatigue management, and fine and gross motor difficulties, including prewriting, handwriting, and life skills.

Known for her passion and commitment to the well-being of children, Samantha is highly skilled in the education sector, having worked in a range of both state and privately funded schools. Her dedication to professional development and continuous learning reflects her commitment to helping her clients reach their maximum potential.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Jo

Gloucestershire, West and South West of England

Jo is a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with almost two decades of experience of working as an Occupational Therapist in both adult and children’s services in both private, public health and Health and social Care settings.

She has worked in a wide variety of locations, and most recently as Head of Services (children's) in Gloucester and in acute hospitals, community hospitals, community home visits, clinics and schools. Conditions that she has worked with include stroke, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, hypoxic and traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, palliative care, rheumatology, amputee’s and spinal injuries.

She has extensive experience in major and minor adaptations, designing and overseeing ground floor extensions to enable adults/children access to their essential facilities under the Disabled Facilities Grant.

Jo also has experience of working with children and young adults with ADHA and autism. Jo specialises in minor and major housing adaptions, moving and handling and functional rehab for both adults and children.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Gloucestershire

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Alexis

Norfolk, East Anglia

Alexis is an experienced Occupational Therapist based in East Anglia, covering Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. She specialises in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, and Neurological Rehabilitation. Alexis works with a diverse range of conditions, including Brain and Spinal Injuries, Genetic and Neurological Conditions, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Amputations, Osteoporosis, and Mental Health Challenges. Her expertise encompasses Pain Management, Sensory Integration, Balance and Coordination, Daily Living Skills, Handwriting Assessment, Routine Planning, and Social Integration.

Originally from Canada, Alexis relocated to the UK in 2017 to pursue her career, qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2019. She takes a holistic approach, focusing on reducing hospital stays, enabling safe discharges, and enhancing independence through tailored interventions such as home adaptations, falls prevention programmes, and rehabilitation goal-setting. She is highly skilled in developmental services and supervision, ensuring effective client outcomes while fostering professional growth among her colleagues. HCPC-registered and a proud member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Alexis is committed to continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of clinical advancements.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

Specialisms

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

Specialist skills

Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, TBI

Karin

Cambridgeshire, East Midlands

Karin is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who specialises in treating children with autistic spectrum disorder. She carries out assessments and treatment of children at home and school, helping them to achieve their maximum potential. She is trained in sensory integration and treats children with neurological and physical disabilities. Based in Peterborough, Karin covers the areas of Northamptonshire, Rutland, and Cambridgeshire.

Karin has over 15 years of experience, working with children who need support to develop their fine motor skills, including handwriting as well as sensory processing difficulties and support with self-care. Throughout her career, Karin has become proficient at carrying out comprehensive assessments and creating child centred treatment programmes to help children achieve their goals and develop their skills. The home and school-based treatments she provides include advice and guidance for parents and teachers to help them work collaboratively ensuring the child is supported in gaining independence.

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

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Postural management, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support

Dawn

Cornwall, West and South West of England

Dawn is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist based in Truro, Cornwall. She supports both adult and paediatric clients, covering key areas such as Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, and Newquay. Dawn provides Functional Rehabilitation for clients with a wide range of conditions and injuries, helping them with daily living skills to promote independence.

Dawn has previously worked in Adult Community Mental Health Team, Inpatient Acute Assessment and Discharge, and Inpatient Palliative Care. She draws on her extensive experience working with adults to support clients with self-care tasks, mental health challenges, and to provide suitable equipment to support safety and mobility in the home.

Working with children, Dawn provides expert assessments and interventions in schools, nurseries, and their home environment. She has experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Children's Community Therapy, special needs schools, mainstream schools and the community. Dawn utilises the skills she has acquired in her career so far to deliver specialist interventions and support children to reach their full potential.

Dawn also has a particular interest in sensory processing disorders and in March 2021 completed Module 1 of her Sensory Integration training.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme

Specialist skills

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

Margaret

London - East, London

Margaret is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in London, with extensive experience working with children across a range of developmental and neurological conditions. She specialises in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Margaret’s areas of expertise include Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Dexterity and Handwriting, Balance and Co-ordination, Executive Function Skills, and Self-Care Tasks.

Margaret works with children aged from birth to 18 years, specialising in Early Intervention and Early Years, and collaborates closely with extended care networks, including families, schools, and other specialists. Her holistic, family-centred approach ensures that each child’s individual needs are met through tailored interventions designed to improve their participation, independence, and overall well-being.

Margaret qualified with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice in Australia in 2017, with additional specialist paediatric study completed during a semester in the United States. Over the years, she has worked in various clinical settings, including private allied health clinics in both regional and metropolitan Australia, as well as with local authority and NHS trusts in the UK. Throughout her career, Margaret has refined her clinical reasoning through a combination of hands-on experience, research, expert supervision, and specialist training courses.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

Specialisms

Paediatrics

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

Occupational Therapy

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

Sylwia

Surrey, South of England

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.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

South East of England, Surrey

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Specialist skills

Daily living skills

Jo

London

Jo is a physiotherapist specialising in paediatric assessments and treatment. She is based in Hillingdon, visiting children in both home and school settings across London, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. With over ten years of experience, Jo has worked in many different settings including at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Jo delivers assessments and treatment of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions with particular expertise in complex motor disorders and neurological dysfunction. She works with children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, muscular dystrophies, developmental delay, and Down Syndrome. Jo supports children and their families with gross motor skill development, splinting, and school-based therapy.

Jo is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists and undertakes regular professional development activities to ensure her clinical knowledge and practice is up-to-date.

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Profession

Physiotherapy

Regions covered

London, South East of England, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Gross motor skills, 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

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

Lucy

Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham

Lucy is a highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapist located Chester-Le-Street, County Durham. She visits children and their families across the North East of England, covering Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle. With over 10 years of experience, Lucy delivers expert and comprehensive assessments, analysing a child’s functional and cognitive needs.

Lucy works with children with a wide range of conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, global developmental delay, and autism. She helps children to develop their fine and gross motor skills, supporting them to complete every day tasks such as dressing and feeding. Her aim is to enable each child to reach their maximum potential and develop skills of independent living. She can also help children with handwriting needs, having undertaken a specialist training course on the subject.

Supporting children with sensory needs, Lucy has completed training in Sensory Integration and The Listening Programme. She is able to offer holistic interventions, addressing a child’s every need both physical and cognitive. Lucy has also completed training on the Chailey Approach to Postural Management, supporting children, their families, and carers with seating and postural needs.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North East England

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Further qualifications

Chailey Postural Management, The Listening Programme

Specialist skills

DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support

Gabrielle

London

Gabrielle Smith is a registered Occupational Therapist with nearly a decade of experience, specialising in Paediatrics. Operating primarily in North West London, Gabrielle works with a diverse range of conditions, including Developmental Delays, Birth Defects, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Neurological Deficits, Hand Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Burns, Amputations, and Psychiatric Conditions.

Gabrielle is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with high-risk babies and children facing developmental delays and neurological challenges. She is dedicated to assessing functional difficulties, providing tailored equipment and adaptation advice, and implementing therapeutic interventions that enhance independence and improve the quality of life for her young clients and their families. Her holistic approach emphasises collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Gabrielle is committed to ongoing professional development, and is registered with the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She has presented at several notable conferences, including the OTASA Congress in 2024, where she discussed "The Integration of Occupational Therapy into Perinatal Mental Health Care." She also presented at the Rural Health Conference in 2018, focusing on the importance of investing in rural mental health. Gabrielle’s academic contributions also include her Master’s thesis on “Access to Mental Health Services in Rural Areas: Barriers and Recommendations”.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

Lucy

Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Based in Cambridgeshire, Lucy provides independent Occupational Therapy assessments to clients in the areas of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, and St. Ives, as well as Norfolk and Suffolk. She specialises in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing & Equipment, and Seating & Postural Management.

Lucy has over 20 years of experience, working with clients with a range of physical, learning, and mental health needs. She provides assessments and intervention to clients to maximise their independence, develop new skills, and build on new coping strategies to support them in their everyday life. Lucy uses the Assessment of Motor Process skills (AMPS) to guide her interventions.

Visiting clients at home, Lucy provides interventions that are based on the client's functional goals. This includes providing expert advice on specialist equipment and seating that would increase the client's independence in their own environment. Lucy is also able to deliver accredited postural care training to families and carers.

Lucy can also deliver Vocational Rehabilitation, providing support to clients who wish to return to work/find work and have physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges. She supports the client’s transition to a work environment, carrying out work place assessments to view the suitability of the environment and make any recommendations about adaptations that may be needed to support the person to succeed.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation

Further qualifications

AMPS, Train the trainer

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration

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

Chia-Chien

London - South, Surrey

Chia qualified as an occupational therapist in 2009 in Taiwan and has specialised in the field of neurology, working with adults and children who have sustained traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, progressive neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries (including stroke). She has recently also been working with young adults with profound and multiple learning disability and neurodivergent conditions.

Chia is interested in cognitive rehabilitation and upper limb rehabilitation offering a wide array of assessments, including posture and seating, physical, sensory, cognitive, and functional evaluations, as well as assistive technology assessments. Her expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of assessments, from risk and seating evaluations to specialised measures such as SADI, OGQ, ARMA, and others. She conducts comprehensive PDOC assessments using WHIM/CRS-R, guiding sensory stimulation programs and providing educational support to families and junior staff.

Chia has developed her expertise while working overseas, within the NHS, in educational settings and in the independent health-care sector as an occupational therapist.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Surrey, London - North, London - South, London - West

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

CO-OP Practitioner

Specialist skills

Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Splinting, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability, TBI

Jasmine

Gloucestershire, West and South West of England

Jasmine is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatrics, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Functional Rehabilitation. She covers the West Midlands and the West and South West of England, including Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Bristol. Jasmine works with a diverse range of conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration Difficulties, Brain Injury, and Stroke. Her expertise also extends to Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Dexterity, Balance, and Activities of Daily Living.

Jasmine's clinical approach is rooted in person-centred care, where the unique needs, preferences, and aspirations of each individual guide her therapeutic interventions. She employs evidence-based practice, integrating current research findings and best practices to ensure her interventions are both effective and tailored to the specific circumstances of each client.

Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the West of England, earned in 2015. She is also pursuing certification as a Sensory Integration Practitioner, having completed two foundational modules in 2023 and 2024. Her professional registrations include membership in the Health & Care Professionals Council and the British Association of Occupational Therapists. Jasmine is also member of Sensory Integration Education and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Specialist Section for Learning Disability.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

West Midlands, West and South West of England, Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening

Specialist skills

Motivational interviewing, PIPs, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability, TBI

Esther

London

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.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London

Specialisms

Paediatrics

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, Housing and Equipment

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

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

Donna

Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Donna is a dedicated occupational therapist based in Northern Ireland, specifically serving the Tyrone region. With a wide range of expertise in paediatrics, housing and equipment, seating, and postural management, Donna provides compassionate care to individuals. Her extensive experience and specialised knowledge allows her to support clients with various conditions and challenges.

Donna has a deep understanding of working with children who have diverse needs, including conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Neurological Conditions, Genetic Conditions, and Global Developmental Delay. She tailors her therapeutic interventions to promote children's independence, sensory integration, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, behaviour management, balance and coordination. Donna believes in the importance of fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that empowers children to thrive and reach their potential.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

, Armagh, Londonderry, Tyrone, Belfast

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Julie

London - West, Berkshire

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.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

London, Berkshire, London - West

Specialisms

Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Further qualifications

BOBATH

Specialist skills

Handwriting assessment & treatment

Stephanie

Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Stephanie, an accomplished Occupational Therapist residing in Nottinghamshire, serving regions across the North West, East of England, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, West and East Midlands, West and South West of England, East Anglia, London, and Wales. With expertise in paediatrics, housing and equipment, seating and postural management, moving and handling, and complex paediatrics, Stephanie holds a distinct qualification in sensory integration. Her specialised skills encompass pain management, sensory integration, gross and fine motor skills, and learning disabilities. Stephanie's holistic approach and dedication ensure comprehensive support, tailored to individual needs, fostering well-being and optimal development. Stephanie provides expert guidance in enhancing lives through occupational therapy.

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Profession

Occupational Therapy

Regions covered

North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, East Anglia, London, Wales

Specialisms

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

Further qualifications

Sensory Integration

Specialist skills

Pain management, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Social integration, 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, Housing and Equipment

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

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