Supporting your child...

As an occupational therapist and teacher I will be able to support your child in their 'doing' both at school and at home.  

I am Makaton trained, and have experience of working with a variety of needs including children with autism, down’s syndrome, ADHD, and DCD. I am also happy to link with your child’s school as appropriate and to working with your child in your local community.

The following are typical areas in which I can offer support:

• Assessing of sensory needs
   

• Autism awareness - What does being autistic mean to me?
   

• Setting up of a sensory space at home
   

• Liaising with school to ensure that your child's needs are being met - providing training to teacher assistants where possible
   

• Putting together a sensory circuit that will help your child to self-regulate throughout the day
   

• Transitioning from nursery, infant, primary, and secondary school
   

• School based support needs assessment
   

• Building a functional daily routine
   

• Acquiring functional skills in dressing, personal care, and use of a knife and fork
   

Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss whether the support I can offer is appropriate for your child. I will also offer a free consultation meeting prior to starting a treatment programme.