Occupational Therapy Assessments at The Family Treatment Service

Occupational Therapy is an evidence-based profession that seeks to enable a person to engage in everyday activities that they need, want, and/or have to do, that are necessary, meaningful, and supportive for everyday life. Occupational Therapists believe that engagement in these activities supports health and wellbeing both physically and mentally. 

What is an Occupational Therapy Assessment

An Occupational Therapy (OT) Assessment within a Family Treatment Service is a comprehensive evaluation that aims to understand an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and participate in family life. The assessment is typically designed to support children, adolescents, or adults who face challenges due to physical, developmental, sensory, or mental health conditions.

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How it Works

  • The first step to accessing our service would be to attend an online initial Occupational Therapy consultation. This comprises a 60 minute appointment with an expert Occupational Therapist. This screening aims to identify specific areas of difficulty and to determine next steps.

    An initial Occupational Therapy Consultation is priced at £180. Initial consultations for children would be with parents only.

  • Based on the screening at the initial consultation, the Occupational Therapist will recommend tailored assessment or
    intervention requirements to best meet individual needs. Following this appointment you will receive a summary of the consultation, outcome, and recommended plan.

    Subsequent follow-up appointments for therapeutic intervention are billed at £160 per session and can take place in our clinic, or in school / at home subject to a travel charge. 

We offer the following Occupational Therapy Assessments at The Family Treatment Service. These can only be booked following an initial appointment with one of our Occupational Therapists. 

  • Gross Motor Skills Assessment

    If the difficulties reported relate specifically to gross motor skills alone (e.g. difficulty with riding a bicycle, throwing, catching, kicking a ball etc) the our Occupational Therapists may recommend this assessment. This includes a two hour face-to-face assessment either in school or at home, discussion with key staff at school, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. Please note this assessment is only available for children between the ages of 5-16. 

  • Fine Motor Skills

    If the difficulties reported relate specifically to fine motor skills (e.g. difficulties with handwriting, messy eating, doing up zips, buttons, tying shoelaces etc) the our  Occupational Therapists may recommend this assessment. This includes a two hour face-to-face assessment either in school or at home, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. Please note this assessment is only available for children between the ages of 5-16. 

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder Assessment

    Developmental Coordination Disorder (previously known as Dyspraxia) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. Symptoms are typically present from early childhood and include clumsiness, slowness, or inaccuracy of motor performance. Our service includes a three hour face-to-face assessment with an Occupational Therapist either in school or at home, discussion with key staff at school, a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. Please note this assessment is only available for children between the ages of 5-16.

  • Sensory Processing Assessment

    This assessment is for adults or children who have difficulties tolerating noises, tastes, textures of food, or are highly sensitive to touch including feel of clothing on skin. It includes a one hour online interview, a classroom observation (children only) , a full report with person specific recommendations and an online feedback call. If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental disorder such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, occupational therapy or assessment for sensory processing needs may have been recommended. 

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