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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.
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
Tyrone, Northern Ireland
With over 20 years of experience, Occupational Therapist Ciara specializes in pediatrics and sensory integration, serving Northern Ireland in Antrim, Armagh, Down, and Tyrone.
Ciara is dedicated to working with children and has expertise in addressing conditions such as DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, and Learning Difficulty.
Her focus is on enhancing clients' Gross Motor Skills, Balance and Coordination, Motor Planning Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Visual-Motor Skills, Visual Perception Skills, and Self-Care Skills to help them reach their maximum potential.
Occupational Therapy
Northern Ireland, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Tyrone
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support
Kent, South East of England
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.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, Kent
Paediatrics
CO-OP Practitioner
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability, Mental Health
Hampshire, South of England
Amanda is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist located just outside of Basingstoke and covers a client base across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey. She has always been passionate about working with children, young people, and their families and immediately specialised in the field of Paediatrics. Now with over 15 years of experience, Amanda has remained dedicated to this field and has developed an exceptional knowledge and skill set on a wide variety of conditions and needs.
Her areas of expertise draw on her experience supporting children with autistic spectrum disorder, sensory integration difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and Down's syndrome. Amanda has worked predominantly in the community, schools, nurseries, and homes, assessing and working with individuals aged 2-19 years with OT needs.
Amanda supports child and their families with a broad range of needs including behavioural difficulties, gross and fine motor skills, dexterity and hand writing difficulties, visual perception skills, balance and co-ordination, planning and execution of activities, and self-care tasks such as dressing and feeding.
Amanda enjoys learning and is currently working towards her post graduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner status.
Occupational Therapy
South of England, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Essex, East Anglia
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.
Occupational Therapy
East Anglia, Essex, Hertfordshire
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, BOBATH, Therapeutic listening
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, School Based Therapy/Support
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.
Occupational Therapy
South East of England, East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
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
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
Shropshire, West Midlands
Covering the West Midlands and Wales, including Cheshire, Wrexham, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gwynedd, and Powys, Occupational Therapist Alison specialises in Paediatrics, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, and Neurological Rehabilitation. She has extensive experience working with individuals with orthopaedic conditions, amputations, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ataxia, and dyspraxia. Alison is dedicated to providing client-centred, holistic care, helping individuals maximise their independence and quality of life.
A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Alison qualified from Coventry University in 2001 and brings over two decades of clinical experience in both adult and paediatric care. Her work with adults has included trauma, orthopaedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation, while her paediatric expertise covers assessments and interventions in both mainstream and specialist school settings. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals with complex physical and neurological conditions.
Alison is committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring her practice is informed by the latest research and best practices. She also holds a qualification as a moving and handling trainer, further enhancing her ability to support individuals with complex postural and mobility needs. Her approach focuses on enabling individuals to achieve their goals through personalised, evidence-based interventions.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gwynedd, Powys, Wrexham
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Sensory Integration, Train the trainer, Certificate in Education
Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Wheelchair accreditation
London - Central, Essex
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.
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”.
London - East, London
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.
Occupational Therapy
London , London - Central, London - North, London - East
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, Sensory Attachment Therapy
Routine planning, Daily living skills, 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, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability
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.
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Based to the west of Glasgow in Renfrewshire, Nikki delivers expert care to clients across Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Nikki has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, working for most of her career in the field of Paediatrics. She started out in acute settings but for the past 20 years has worked in a variety of community settings within Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Throughout her time working in Paediatrics, Nikki has gained the skills to work with a wide range of children and young people, whether at home or school/nursery. She has developed expertise on a wide range of conditions including global developmental delay, acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hypermobility, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She supports and offers the appropriate assessment, treatment, and intervention at the right time to help them participate and function in their day-to-day activities.
With over two decades of experience in Occupational Therapy, Nikki offers a wealth of knowledge and skill to her private clients. She has a passion for working with children and their families, to provide functional and meaningful client-centred interventions. Nikki also enjoys supporting and mentoring Occupational Therapy students and junior members of staff, sharing her specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge in this field.
Occupational Therapy
Scotland, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Glasgow (City of), North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Lothian, Glasgow, Edinburgh
Paediatrics
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Learning disability
Brighton, East Sussex
Claire is a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children with a wide range of developmental and behavioural challenges. Based in London and the South East of England, Claire works with children diagnosed with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, Childhood Trauma, Communication Difficulties, and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Her expertise lies in fostering independence and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on sensory integration strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.
A registered Occupational Therapist, Claire graduated from the University of Brighton and is a certified Sensory Integration Practitioner. She has built her practice around supporting children in residential homes and schools, particularly those with special educational needs. Claire designs and delivers personalised interventions to help children achieve their independence goals while addressing challenges in both home and school environments. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate care, ensuring families feel empowered and supported.
Claire is deeply committed to her professional development, regularly attending conferences and training to stay updated with the latest advancements in paediatric occupational therapy. Her passion is helping children overcome functional difficulties, enabling them to thrive in daily life and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Occupational Therapy
London, South East of England, East Sussex, Essex, Kent, London - Central, London - South, London - East, London - West, Brighton
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Learning disability
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.
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
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
Glasgow, East Renfrewshire
Tina is a highly experienced Paediatric OT, working with children and their families for over 20 years. Specialising in Sensory Integration, Tina offers varying approaches to treatment, including sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, functional, and cognitive. She has worked with children with many different conditions including, autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and developmental delay. Tina aims to deliver assessments and treatment to enhance independence and confidence, in home and school environments.
Tina focuses on developing a child’s gross motor skills, evaluating their level of independence and ability to take part in physical activities. Her aim is to enhance body awareness, coordination, and balance, to maximise a child’s potential. Tina also considers a child’s fine motor skills, the ability to undertake small movements using the hands and fingers such as tying shoelaces or using scissors. Tina can conduct handwriting assessments, looking at a child’s hand strength, dexterity, and comfort when completing writing activities. From this, Tina aims to recommend treatments or aids to support a child’s handwriting ability.
Tina is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Integration Network.
Occupational Therapy
Scotland, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow (City of), Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, CO-OP Practitioner
Routine planning, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support
Dorset, South of England
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.
Swindon, Wiltshire
Sarah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Swindon, she visits clients across the South-West, including Bristol, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. With over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings, Sarah has acquired a breadth of knowledge and skill. She is particularly focused on Functional Rehabilitation and Seating & Postural Management for children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, sensory difficulties, and many more.
Sarah works with children at home or in a school environment, assessing their needs relating to fine and gross motor skills, their ability to act independently and carry out activities of daily living, and sensory challenges. Sarah is used to working in a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating efforts with various professionals to ensure the child is fully support in all areas.
Sarah can offer handwriting assessments and treatment, focusing on the fine motor skills of using a pen or pencil. Sarah has also undertaken training in Makaton, a type of sign language that incorporates speech. This has proven particularly beneficial to children of all ages and with a variety of needs.
Sarah is a professional member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly undertakes additional qualifications to enhance her skillset.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Berkshire, Bristol, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Makaton, 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
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
Birmingham, West Midlands
Katy is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in pediatrics, sensory integration, and sensory attachment. With a focus on improving daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, and anxiety management, Katy works with clients in the West Midlands, East Midlands, including Warwickshire, Birmingham, Coventry, and Derby.
Her expertise extends to working with children with conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral difficulties. Katy's compassionate approach aims to support clients in overcoming challenges, promoting their well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans, Katy empowers her clients to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. She is committed to providing holistic and client-centered care, ensuring that each individual's unique needs are addressed with sensitivity and understanding.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, East Midlands, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Birmingham, Coventry, Derby
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration, Sensory Attachment Therapy
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation, Learning disability
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.
Occupational Therapy
West Midlands, West and South West of England, Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, Therapeutic listening
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
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.
Occupational Therapy
London, South of England, Hertfordshire, London - North
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care
Oxfordshire, South East of England
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mary works with children and young people with conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Neurological and Genetic Conditions, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopedic Trauma, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Difficulties, Anxiety, and Depression. Serving the South East of England and Oxfordshire, Mary specialises in routine planning, daily living skills, gross and fine motor skills, handwriting assessment and treatment, visual perception, balance, coordination, and self-care.
With a Master's degree from Oxford Brookes University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh, Mary has worked with young people aged 3 months to 19 years across the NHS and private sectors. She provides tailored support in community, home, and school environments, offering assessments using both standardised and non-standardised tools to meet individual needs.
Mary is passionate about advocacy and actively collaborates with young people, their families, and educational staff to enhance participation in meaningful activities. Her expertise extends to writing comprehensive reports, including EHCPs and annual reviews, ensuring that her clients receive the support they need for their development and wellbeing.
Mary has further enhanced her expertise through courses in Sensory Attachment Intervention Foundation Training and Introduction to Sensory Integration Difficulties for Schools. She is committed to ongoing professional growth, continually advancing her clinical knowledge to provide the highest quality of care. Her approach is centred on empowering children and families to achieve meaningful progress, promoting independence, and improving overall quality of life.
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
Edinburgh, Edinburgh (City of)
Based in Edinburgh, Rebecca is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who currently visits clients across Lothian and Fife. With over 10 years’ experience, largely in the private-sector, Rebecca has a passion for working with children and their families, to provide functional and meaningful client-centred interventions. She works with children who have various diagnoses such as developmental delays, Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, visual perceptual concerns, executive functioning difficulties, behavioural difficulties, and emotional difficulties.
Rebecca works with children in an environment to suit them and their needs, whether at home or in school. Rebecca has received extensive training in Sensory Integration and has completed the comprehensive Sensory Integration Praxis Test (SIPT) certification program. Rebecca delivers comprehensive assessments and addresses functional skills including play, academics, sensory processing, activities of daily living, and vocational training.
To support therapeutic interventions, Rebecca works closely with family members and where necessary teachers, classroom staff, and other health professionals. She strives to maximise a child’s engagement and independence in all activities, both at home and school.
Occupational Therapy
Scotland, East Lothian, Edinburgh (City of), Fife, Midlothian, West Lothian, Edinburgh
Paediatrics
Sensory Integration
Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, School Based Therapy/Support
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.
Hampshire, South of England
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.
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