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A dedicated children’s occupational therapy service providing expert care to our youngest client group and those that care for them.
Our passion is to see children fulfil their potential by helping them overcome some of the challenges associated with growing up.
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.
Practical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read moreA child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read moreDifficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike
Read moreSmall movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read moreA child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
Read moreWe have a dedicated office-based client management team and a nationwide team of expert paediatric occupational therapists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Middlesex, London
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).
Hertfordshire, South of England
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Rachel covers the South of England, including London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Hertfordshire. She works with children and their families to manage a broad range of conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Self-regulation Difficulties, Behavioural Challenges, and Learning Disabilities. Her expertise extends to improving daily living skills, enhancing fine and gross motor skills, supporting dexterity and handwriting, and assisting with anxiety management, routine planning, and sensory integration. With her compassionate and approachable nature, Rachel focuses on building strong relationships with her clients, enabling them to maximise their potential and achieve meaningful goals.
Having qualified in 2014 with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Essex, Rachel's professional journey spans a variety of settings within the NHS and private sector, including adult inpatient mental health services and paediatric support within school environments. She is skilled in utilising a range of standardised assessments, such as Sensory Profile, Movement ABC, MOCA, and ACE III, ensuring interventions are tailored and evidence-based.
A qualified Advanced Special Yoga Practitioner, Rachel integrates therapeutic approaches to support holistic care. She is also working towards her postgraduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner certification, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy
London, South of England, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
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.
Occupational Therapy
London , London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening
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
Shropshire, West Midlands
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Powys, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
Motivational interviewing, Counselling, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
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.
Occupational Therapy
East Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Postural management, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support
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.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, London - South, London - East, Brighton
Paediatrics, Neurological rehabilitation
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Social integration
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.
Southampton, Hampshire
Samantha is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Hampshire, with over a decade of experience working with children and families. She works with children facing a variety of conditions, including Developmental Coordination Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory and Behavioural Difficulties, ADHD, Eating Disorders such as ARFID, and Motor Skills Challenges. Samantha is skilled in addressing difficulties in fine and gross motor skills, dexterity, handwriting, visual perception, balance, coordination, self-care tasks like dressing and feeding, and helping children manage anxiety around food. She is passionate about delivering individualised care that enhances independence and supports the development of essential life skills.
Samantha holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and has a background in Early Childhood Studies, equipping her with a solid foundation for supporting children with developmental, neurodiverse, and mental health challenges. She excels in conducting thorough assessments, developing tailored intervention plans, and working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.
Known for her compassionate approach, Samantha is committed to continuous professional development. She has completed training in sensory integration, cognitive behavioural therapy, and coaching. Her ongoing education ensures she remains at the forefront of best practices in occupational therapy, making a lasting positive impact on her clients' lives.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, South of England
Paediatrics
Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability, Mental Health
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.
Occupational Therapy
South of England, South East of England, Kent, London - South
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, BOBATH, CO-OP Practitioner
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support
Shropshire, West Midlands
Rachel is a Paediatric OT based in Shrewsbury, visiting clients across the West Midlands and Wales, including Birmingham, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton. She provides specialist assessments and treatments for children and their families in both home and school settings. Rachel specialises in Sensory Integration and autism, but works with children with a wide range of conditions and needs including, Down’s syndrome, learning difficulties, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
Throughout her career, Rachel has acquired a strong skillset to support with a child’s development. These include Makaton training, using signs and gestures alongside speech to enhance communication, and motivational interviewing. Rachel focuses on enhancing a child’s self-care skills so that they can act independently at home, this includes activities such as dressing, washing, and feeding. Rachel also works with a child to support community access and social integration, aiming to ensure that a child has all of the opportunities available to them at school and in the wider community.
Rachel is a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly completes additional qualifications to enhance her knowledge and skillset.
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.
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.
Occupational Therapy
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration, Behaviour management, Anxiety management & relaxation, Mental Health
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Worcestershire
Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Sensory Integration
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Financial management, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
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 Therapy
North East England
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Dysphagia management
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
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.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Surrey, London - South, London - West
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme
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
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.
Bristol, West and South West of England
Eva is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in helping children with a range of conditions, including Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration, Dyspraxia, Motor Coordination Difficulties, and Challenging Behaviour. Working across the West and South West of England, Eva focuses on enabling children to engage in activities such as Handwriting, Social Skills, Daily Living Activities, and Community Participation. Her expertise lies in building sensory processing profiles to better understand children’s behaviours and supporting carers in addressing sensory needs. With a compassionate and tailored approach, Eva empowers children to achieve their goals and thrive in their daily lives.
Since qualifying from the University of West of England in 2011, Eva has gained extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Initially working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, she transitioned to paediatrics in 2015. Eva has worked with children in primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges, developing strategies to enhance their independence and participation. She is particularly skilled in supporting neurodiverse children and those with multiple conditions or illnesses, providing holistic care that positively impacts their behaviour and wellbeing.
Eva is HCPC and BAOT registered and passionate about professional development, continually advancing her skills to deliver the highest quality care. Currently completing her Sensory Integration Module 3, Eva is on track to receive a Post Graduate Certification in Sensory Integration. Her commitment to supporting children and their families, coupled with her extensive experience, makes Eva a trusted practitioner and advocate for Paediatric Occupational Therapy.
London - East, Essex
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.
Occupational Therapy
London, Essex
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, School Based Therapy/Support, Mental Health
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.
Occupational Therapy
South of England, Hampshire, Southampton
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Sensory Integration, AMPS
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
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.
Occupational Therapy
East Midlands, East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk
Paediatrics, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation
AMPS, Train the trainer
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Self care, Social integration
Somerset, 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.
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.
Occupational Therapy
North East England
Paediatrics
Chailey Postural Management, The Listening Programme
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support
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.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme
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
London
Working as a Paediatric OT for over 10 years, Zandri specialises in Sensory Integration, visiting children at home, school, or nursery. Zandri has worked with children with a broad range of conditions such as, autism, dyspraxia, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, learning difficulties, and more. Her assessments and flexible treatment programmes focus on identifying the child’s individual needs, frequently regarding confidence building, balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and visual perception.
Zandri works with children to help them develop independence, regain and maintain the ability to play sport and activities, and confidently complete daily self-care tasks. This includes dressing, using cutlery, and writing. In a school setting, Zandri helps children with shyness and class participation, enabling them to build confidence and overcome challenges. Zandri ensures that a child’s every need is addressed and that there is appropriate support in place at home and school.
Zandri is a member of RCOT and regularly undertakes additional training in Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Listening.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Specialising in paediatrics and sensory integration, Amy, an Occupational Therapist, possesses advanced skills in daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting assessments and treatments, visual perception, coordination, and planning and execution. Operating in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Sheffield, Amy has extensive experience working with diverse conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Sensory Integration difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental difficulties. Committed to providing the highest level of care, Amy is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Occupational Therapy
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Sheffield
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution
London - South, Surrey
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.
Occupational Therapy
London, Surrey, London - Central, London - North, London - South, London - East, London - West
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Mental Health
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Emily is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a specialization in pediatrics, bringing her expertise to the West and Southwest of England, particularly in Cornwall. With a wealth of experience, Emily possesses specialized skills aimed at improving the lives of her clients.
Her focus includes working collaboratively with clients to enhance various aspects such as fatigue management, daily living skills, community access, fine motor skills, balance, coordination, planning and execution, postural management, school-based therapy and support, anxiety management, and learning disability. Emily's commitment to providing holistic and personalized care makes her an invaluable resource for families seeking expert occupational therapy services.
Living in the picturesque region of Cornwall, Emily is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential and enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Occupational Therapy
London, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
Paediatrics
Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Fine motor skills, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
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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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.
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