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

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

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

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.

Robyn is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in the fields of Paediatrics and Sensory Integration. She works in London (specifically Bow, Mile End, Stratford, Bethnal Green area). She enjoys working with those who have Autism or Learning Difficulties, to impact Daily Living Skills & Independence, Handwriting difficulties, Fine and Gross Motor skills, and Sensory processing.

Robyn is passionate about working with children and the organisations that help to reach a child’s maximum potential, and is experienced working in SEN schools and home settings. Robyn believes in school-based therapy/support and Self-care.

Robyn continues to develop her professional practice through regular postgraduate training to ensure that she is up to date with current research and clinical methods.

Robyn is a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist from South Africa, who feels that her diverse background fuels her passion for working with children and young people who have Learning Disabilities, ASC and SEMH needs.

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

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

Victoria is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist from Chester-Le-Street in Durham. She supports children aged 0-18 years presenting with developmental, neurological and sensory processing difficulties. She works in both home and school environments across the North East of England including Newcastle and Sunderland.

With over 15 years of experience, Victoria has a vast knowledge and skill-set relating to different disabilities and conditions including autistic spectrum disorders, down's syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and developmental delay. She provides highly specialist assessments using a variety of standardised, non-standardised and observational assessments, depending on the individual needs of the child.

Victoria utilises both in-person and virtual therapy sessions, focusing on the areas that matter the most to the client such as fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, and self-care tasks. Victoria consistently demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice within her goal setting and intervention planning. She also has extensive experience of completing EHCP assessments and reports.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anthea is a highly specialist children's Occupational Therapist with over two decades of experience in Paediatrics, providing expert care across East Anglia, including Essex and Hertfordshire. Specialising in a wide range of conditions, she works with children facing Sensory Integration difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Gross and Fine Motor Skill Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental Delays, Traumatic Head Injuries, ADHD, Motor Planning Issues, Attention and Concentration Difficulties, and Emotional Regulation Challenges. Anthea’s expertise lies in delivering tailored interventions that support children's independence in daily life tasks, such as self-care, school participation, and social integration.

Anthea qualified from the University of Cape Town in 2002 and has extensive experience across clinical, educational, and private sectors in South Africa, the UK, and Singapore. She holds a Masters Degree in Sensory Integration, is an accredited Bobath trained therapist, and is committed to continuous professional development through research, education, and supervision to provide the best possible care.

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.

Hannah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Basingstoke. She currently visits children in their home environment and schools across the South of England including Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. Over the last 10 years, Hannah has attained an invaluable breadth of knowledge and skills to assist children with a variety of conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration difficulties, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and developmental co-ordination disorder. She has acquired extensive experience with both the physical and sensory needs of a child including handwriting, visual perception, behavioural and attachment needs.

In particular, Hannah enjoys working on a child’s development of fine and gross motor skills. She supports them to build up the strength, balance, and coordination to perform activities and maintain independence. Hannah also has a specialist interest and training in Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy. She has previously supported children with complex learning needs through the therapeutic nature of working with animals in a reduced stress outdoor environment.

As a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Hannah is dedicated to her profession and continuing her clinical development. She keeps up-to-date with the most recent research and has completed several post-graduate qualifications in Sensory Integration and Posture Management.

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

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

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.

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

Lone is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist who treats children at home, in nursery, and at school. She is based in Hertfordshire, travelling to the areas of in Essex and North London visiting children and their families. She is qualified in both Bobath and Chailey approaches, as well as being trained in advanced Sensory Integration techniques and using the CO-OP approach.

With over 25 years’ experience, Lone has spent her career working in UK statutory services, in schools and also independently in private practice. Lone works with children with a variety of clinical needs assessing functional, sensory, or motor difficulties. She has experience helping children with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, and mild to profound learning difficulties. This includes supporting children with postural needs, prescribing the right equipment and offering advice to ensure safe use.

Lone aims to enhance a child's independence and functional ability and will include family, carers, or teachers when creating a personalised treatment plan. To ensure the care she is providing to families is of the highest standard, Lone maintains professional development through her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Children, Young People & Families and Independent Practice.

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.

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

Morven has over 30 years' experience as an OT in paediatrics, hand therapy, and neuro rehabilitation. Based near Edinburgh and East Lothian, Morven is an experienced paediatrics OT who provides housing and equipment, and moving and handling support to patients in need of hand therapy, neurological rehabilitation (both adults and young persons) seating and postural management, large equipment and housing adaptations and for the OT Practice assesses clients in their own homes. She has worked with a range of people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and complex learning disabilities, and she volunteers at Muirfield Riding Therapy (a facility that provides horse riding to disabled riders and is a qualified Equine Facilitated Therapist OT). Morven is a special DFG assessor, and supports her clients to attain independence with routine planning, daily living skills support, community access, fine motor skills, self care, social integration, anxiety management and relaxation, and provides clinical interventions to improve people's physical and mental health.

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

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

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

Rachel, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in paediatrics and handwriting assessments and treatments. Residing in Hampshire, she extends her services to the South of England. Rachel's enthusiasm for working with children is evident in her dedicated approach to creating specialist intervention programmes aimed at meeting each child's goals. She is committed to progressing and adapting programmes as needed to achieve the expected outcomes. Rachel brings experience in working with various conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her passion for supporting children's development underscores her commitment to delivering effective and tailored occupational therapy services.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

With over two decades of experience, Natalie is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist, specialising in Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, and Functional Rehabilitation. She provides expert assessment and intervention across the East Midlands and East Anglia, covering Cambridgeshire, North Essex, Suffolk, Peterborough, and Nottinghamshire. Her extensive expertise includes Sensory Integration, Autism, ADHD, Gross and Fine Motor Movement, Dyspraxia, Elderly Rehabilitation, and Chronic Long-Term Conditions. She supports individuals with self-care, personal care, scheduling and planning, domestic activities of daily living, moving and handling, and equipment provision, ensuring tailored and effective interventions for clients of all ages.

Natalie graduated from the University of Derby in 2003 and has worked extensively with both adults and children, developing a broad knowledge base to provide safe and effective care. Her international experience has focused on Sensory Integration and Paediatrics, working with children and young people who are or may be neurodivergent, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Passionate about continuous learning, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University.

In 2023, Natalie received the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Award for International Activity in recognition of her contributions to sensory integration. She has also presented at the RCOT Conference, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing occupational therapy practice.

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.

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.

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.